VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), connecting (starting 1994 m.y.)

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Remove front ashtray.
Slide small cover to the left -arrow-.
With ignition switched OFF, connect VAG 1551/3 adapter harness between Data Link Connector (DLC) and VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).

Fig 1: Connecting VAG 1551/3 Adapter Harness Between Data Link Connector (DLC) And VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) (Starting 1994 m.y.)
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Indicated on display.

Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) Display - On Board Diagnostic (Starting 1994 m.y.)
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* Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately.