Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool




Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051, Connecting
All functions which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551/1552 can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051 in the vehicle self-diagnosis operating mode:

Special tools and equipment







- VAS 5051 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system

Additional information
- Self-study program







- Pull cover -1- off in direction of arrow.
- With ignition switched off, connect tester VAS 5051 to diagnosis connection using diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3.







- Switch on tester -arrow-. The tester requires approx. 5 minutes to warm up.
- Switch ignition on.
- Select zone "Vehicle self-diagnosis" on touch screen.

The display will now provide a guide to further selections.