Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Fig 1: Identifying Identifying Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information System VAS 5051B
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Diagnostic Cable, 5 Meters VAS 5051B/1
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Fig 2: Identifying VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic And Service Information System
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Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5053
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Diagnostic Cable VAS 5052/3

Fig 4: Diag. Cable For VAS 5052 (2 Meter) VAS 5052/3
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Diagnostic Cable For VAS5052 (2 meter) VAS 5052/3 A

Fig 5: Diag. Cable For VAS 5052 (2 Meter) VAS 5052/3 A
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Diagnostic Cable For VAS5052 (5 meter)VAS 5052/3 A-1

Fig 6: Diag. Cable For VAS 5052 (2 Meter) VAS 5052/3 A 1
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NOTE:

Make sure the selected Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is only used with the accompanying diagnostic cable.

WARNING:

During a road test you must always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.
Drivers must NEVER operate these tools while driving.

Perform the following procedure:

Fig 7: Connecting Diagnosis Cable Connector To Data Link Connector

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-- Connect the diagnostic cable connector to the diagnostic connection.

-- Switch on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Switch on the ignition.

Follow the instructions on the screen to start the desired functions.