VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST), Connecting

NOTE: The VAG1552 mobile scan tool can be used instead of the VAG1551, but there is no print-out capability.


Requirements
- Battery Positive Voltage (B+) OK (at least 11 Volts)
- Engine and transmission Ground (GND) connections OK
- Fuse OK

Vehicles 1997







- Open rear ash tray and remove Data Link Connector (DLC) cover.







- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3 adapter to Data Link Connector (DLC).

Vehicles 1997


NOTE: The DLC is located below the driver's knee bar to the left of the steering wheel.







- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3 adapter to Data Link Connector (DLC).

All vehicles

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V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer 1)
2 - Blink Code Output 1)


1) Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately

If one of these messages is indicated on the display, perform On Board Diagnostic (OBD) according to OBD instructions:

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Control module does not answer


or

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Error in communication link


or

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Rapid data transfer HELP
K wire not switching to Ground

or

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Rapid data transfer HELP
K wire not switching to B+


- Check wiring connections for Data Link Connector (DLC).
See Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations.


NOTE: If nothing appears on display: See Scan tool operating instructions.


- Switch printer on by pressing PRINT button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
- Press button -1 - to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX


NOTE: After inserting "Automatic Test Sequence" address word 00 and pressing the -Q- button, an automatic test sequence is carried out (checks DTC memory for all systems with rapid data transfer capability).