Transport Mode, deactivating

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The Telematic system is disabled (switched-off) when Transport Mode is activated. This is necessary when vehicles are transported over long distances or stored for longer periods of time.

Volkswagen vehicles equipped with Telematics are initially delivered to dealerships with the system in Transport Mode, and must be deactivated using an OBD program function before delivery to the customer.

Deactivate Telematics Transport Mode and enable Telematics function by using VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System in operating mode "Vehicle Self Diagnosis" or "Guided Fault Finding".

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - VAS 5051

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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 "Vehicle Self Diagnosis"
Select vehicle system (address word) "75 - Telematics"
Select Function "10 - Adaptation" and press ">" to confirm
Locate Channel 3
Enter value "0" (Deactivate Transport Mode - Enable Telematics system)
Remaining steps as prompted by tester.