VAG 1551 Scan Tool, Connecting

NOTE: The VAG1552 scan tool can be used instead of the VAG1551 scan tool, however a printout is not possible.


Test conditions
- Battery (B+) voltage at least 11 V
- Ground connections on engine and transmission OK.
- Fuse OK

Vehicles approx. > 1996
- Open rear ash tray and remove Data Link Connector (DLC) cover.







- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool using VAG1551/3 adapter cable.







Vehicles approx. 1996 >
- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool using VAG1551/3 adapter cable.







All Vehicles

Indicated on display


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


1) Two operating modes are displayed alternately


NOTE: If the display remains blank:
See VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) operating instructions.


- Switch ignition on
- Switch printer on by pressing PRINT button (indicator light in button comes on).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid Data Transfer" operating mode 1.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX


NOTE: In "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1, "Automatic test sequence" address word 00 can be carried out This will automatically check all vehicle control modules which have OBD capability.