Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 , connecting and selecting function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System

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Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
Diagnostic cable, 3m with power supply VAS 5051/1 or Diagnostic cable, 5m without power supply VAS 5051/3

CAUTION:

Test equipment must always be secured on the rear seat during a road test.
Drivers must NEVER operate these tools while driving.

Fig 2: Tester VAS 5051 Connected To Data Link Connector Using Diagnosis Cable VAS 5051/1

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Remove cover - 1 - for Data Link Connector (DLC).
Connect tester VAS 5051 with diagnostic cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3 to Data Link Connector (DLC) with ignition switched off.

Fig 3: Special Tool - VAS 5051 & On Switch

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Switch on tester - arrow -.

The tester is ready for operation when it displays the image (photo) of a vehicle.

Switch on ignition.
Touch field / button on screen: Guided Fault Finding.
Select one after another:

Brand
Model
Model year
Version

Engine codes

Confirm entered data.

Wait until tester has checked all control modules installed in the vehicle.

Press GoTo button and select "Function/component selection" function.

Follow the displays on screen to begin the desired functions.