CONNECT THE Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Follow the current operating instructions for the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system, which can be displayed by selecting the "Administration" and "operator's handbook" buttons.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Fig 1: Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A
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Vehicle Diagnosis System - Diagnostic Cable:VAS 5051/6A (5 m (16.4 feet))

Fig 2: Diagnostic Cable (VAS 5051/6A)
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Vehicle Diagnosis System - Updated Cable - 3m (-9.8 feet):VAS 5051/5A (3 m (9.8 feet))

NOTE:

For the diagnosis, only the diagnostic cables listed above are to be used since only these are equipped with CAN wires and permit a CAN diagnostic or CAN communication.

Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Apply the parking brake.

-- In vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selector lever to the "P" or "N" position.

-- In vehicles with manual transmissions, move the shift lever to the neutral position.

-- With the ignition switched off, connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with the Vehicle Diagnosis System - Diagnostic Cable:VAS 5051/6A to the diagnostic connection -arrow- in the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector

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-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Switch off all electrical equipment.

NOTE:

Connecting all other and successive Vehicle Diagnostic Testers is done exactly the same as in the previously described sequence.