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Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool



Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing And Information System VAS5051, Connecting And Selecting Functions

Test requirements:
- Fuses for engine electronics OK
- Battery voltage at least 12.7 V
- Ground connections on engine and transmission OK.

Procedure
- Switch ignition off.







- Connect up vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051 with diagnostic wire VAS5051/1.

WARNING: Read the safety precautions.

NOTE: A DTC message appears on the display, see Operating instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051

Display on VAS5051:







- Press "vehicle self-diagnosis" button.

Display on VAS5051:







NOTE: The automatic test sequence is carried out by pressing "00 - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory - Total system" in selection -1-, i.e. the DTC memories of all vehicle systems with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability are checked.

Display on VAS5051







Depending on which function is required, see "Diagnostic functions" table Selectable Functions When Using VAG1551/1552 or VAS5051
- Switch ignition on.
or
- Start engine.
- Select vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics" in selection -1-.
- Wait until next display appears.

Display on VAS5051







1 - Control module identification of engine control module
2 - Control module identification of immobilizer

- Press -> button.

Display on VAS5051:







1 - Selection of diagnostic functions Selectable Functions When Using VAG1551/1552 or VAS5051