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Initiating & Checking Control Module Versions




Test Requirements

- Check fuses using wiring diagram
- Connect VAG 1551 /1552 Scan Tool or VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System Connecting VAG 1551/Vas 5051
- Ignition switched on

NOTE:
- If the display remains blank, check voltage supply of VAG 1551 according to wiring diagram.
- Additional operating instructions can be called up with the scan tool HELP button.
- The -> button serves to advance the program sequence.
- If an incorrect entry is made, press button C to escape.
- In the operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer" the function 00 can be used to perform an "Automatic test sequence." This will check all control modules in the vehicle automatically.


- Switch on ignition.
- Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp lights up).
- Press button -1- for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Input address word XX



- Press buttons -0- and -1- to enter "Engine electronics" address word 01.
- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX