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Data Link Connector: Testing and Inspection






Vehicle Tester, Connecting

Follow the current operating instructions for the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information System, which can be displayed by selecting the "Administration" and "operator's handbook " buttons.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Tester

Diagnostic Cable (VAS 5051/6A) (5 m)

Diagnostic Cable (VAS 5051/5A) (3 m)

For the diagnostic, only the diagnostic cables listed above are to be used since only these are equipped with CAN wires and permit a CAN diagnostic or CAN communication.

Connect the Vehicle Tester:

- Apply the parking brake.

- In vehicles with automatic transmissions, move the selector lever to the "P" or "N" position.

- In vehicles with manual transmissions, move the shift lever to the neutral position.

- With the ignition switched off, connect the Vehicle Tester with the Diagnostic Cable (VAS 5051/6A) to the data link connector in the vehicle - arrow -.





- Switch on ignition.

- Turn off all electrical consumers.

/The connection of all other and the following diagnostic operation system or vehicle diagnosis and service system occurs in the previously described sequence.