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On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating




On Board Diagnostic (OBD), initiating


NOTE: The following description refers only to the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).


Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) and selecting functions (checking control module version)

NOTE: Connect Scan Tool (ST).

- Switch on ignition.

Indicated on display:


VAG - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) HELP
1- Rapid data transfer*
2- Blink code output*



* Two operating modes are displayed alternately

- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX



- Press buttons -1- and -7-. "17" is the address word for "instrument cluster".

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer
17 instrument cluster



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
Scan tool sends address word 17



Check control module version

Indicated on display:


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- Upper line Part number of control module3), System identification (Instrument cluster), Manufacturer code: VDO See VDO Version number
- Bottom line Coding number1), Work Shop Code2)

1) Depends on engine, transmission and optional equipment
2) automatically stored in the control module upon entry into the installed system. But not for coding of control modules that have already been used.

When instrument cluster is replaced, vehicles with

- BETA radio system 05.98
- GAMMA radio system 05.98
- Radio navigation system

the radio's electronic anti-theft system must be re-activated.

The convenience anti-theft system is not effective until after activation of the electronic anti-theft system.
Notes regarding function of convenience anti-theft system

Indicated on display:


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- Upper line Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), (17-digit, WVW.. . .) Identification number, (14-digit, VW ....)

If displayed:


Control module not responding! HELP


- Press the -HELP- button to print out an overview of all of the possible malfunction causes.
- Enter address word 17 for instrument cluster again after correcting malfunction and press Q button to confirm.

Indicated on display:


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- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


WVWZZZ70Z1H000054 VWZ1Z0X0264600 ->


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Pressing the -HELP- button will print out an overview of all of the possible functions.

Overview of selectable functions
01 - Check control module version
02 - Check DTC Memory
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
05 - Erase DTC Memory
06 - End Output
07 - Code Control Module
08 - Read Measuring Value Block
10 - Adaptation


NOTE:
- Do not select the additional functions that are printed out via the HELP button.
- After function is completed, the VAG 1551 returns to the start position:

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX