Tester, Connecting
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Volkswagen offers various testers, for example:
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B
- Tester VAS 5051/11A
- Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System VAS 5052
- Diagnosis System VAS 5053
The operation of this tester is described in the respective operating instructions.
Connecting the VAS 5051
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
WARNING:
- During a test drive you must always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.
- Only the passenger may use the equipment during the road test.
-- Connect the connector from the VAS 5051/1 -2- or the VAS 5051/3 to the diagnostic connection.
-- Turn on the tester -arrow-.
The tester is ready for use when it is possible to select between the fields/buttons Guided Functions and Guided Fault Finding on the screen.
Depending on equipment and tester version, additional functions may be displayed.
Tester is ready for operation.
-- Turn on the ignition.
-- Touch a field/button on the display to start desired function.