Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 / 5052, onnecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Diagnostic Operation System VAS5051A

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Fig 2: Diagnostic Cable - VAS 5051/6A

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NOTE:

Only the diagnostic cables listed above are to be used. Cables are equipped with CAN-wires that permit diagnosis of CAN-Bus systems.

Connecting:

Engage parking brake.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, bring selector lever into position "P" or "N".
For vehicles with manual transmission, bring shift lever into neutral position.
Switch off all electrical consumers.

Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC)

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With ignition switched off, connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051/5052 with diagnostic cable VAS 5051/6A to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under left lower portion of instrument panel - arrow -.
Switch ignition on.
Select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding","Vehicle Self Diagnosis" or "Guided Functions"

The DTC memory of all control modules will be checked: