OBD program functions, performing using VAS 5051
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
OBD program text/data generated by "Premium VI" radios may not be recognized by VAG1551/1552 Scan Tools (ST) with the latest program card. For example: scan tool display shows "text 799", "01529 /references" or similar.
In these cases, OBD program functions on vehicles with "Premium VI" radio systems must be performed using the VAS 5051/VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System in mode "Self Diagnosis" or "Guided Fault Finding".
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed
- VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System
- Cable adapter VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3
- Connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) and select mode "Guided Fault Finding"
- Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.
After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked,
- Select "Go to"
- Select "Function / Component Selection"
- Select "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 to 97"
- Select "Electrical System (Repair Group 27; 90 to 97)
- Select "01-Systems capable of self-diagnosis"
- Select "Radio system"
- Select "Radio system functions" and press ">" to confirm
- Review displayed list of OBD program functions and select as necessary, e.g.: "Radio, coding"
- Perform selected OBD program steps as prompted by tester