Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Service Precautions
Scan Tool (ST) And Test Equipment Safety Precautions
WARNING:
- Due to weight, size and need for manual operation of test instruments while vehicle is driven on public roads, instrument must be used only with a Driver operating the vehicle and an Instrument Operator operating the test equipment.
- Do not use Instrument with Driver only. Always use two persons to conduct test.
- Do not place Instrument on lap of Driver or front seat passenger because emergency stop may dislodge Instrument and cause airbag deployment with risk of injury to Instrument Operator.
Use of Instrument in Audi TT Coupe:
- Place Instrument in rear seating area and secure by available safety belt.
- Instrument Operator must be seated in the other rear seating position, after sliding front passenger seat and moving the seat back as far forward as possible. Do not activate the seat back release lever.
- Instrument Operator must wear safety belt.
Use of Instrument in Audi TT Roadster:
- Use only Instrument VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST). DO NOT USE VAS 5051.
- Before test, deactivate passenger's airbag using key operated switch in glove compartment.
- Instrument Operator must be seated on passenger seat with safety belt worn.
- Place Instrument in foot well in front of passenger seat in a manner allowing the Operator to use the Instrument in a safe manner.
- After completion of test, re-activate front passenger airbag.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electronic and electrical components, note the following:
- Always switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting test instruments.
- During some of the tests the control module may identify and record DTCs. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory should therefore be checked and (if necessary) erased after completing the tests and any repair work that may be required.