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Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface (J533)






Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface (J533)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Protective cap for cable connector (VAS 6223/9) from fiber optic plier repair set (VAS 6223)

Removing

- If the control module was replaced, select the "Replace" function for the respective control module in "Guided Fault Finding" or "Guided Functions" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

- Select the function or path:






- Follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Remove glove compartment.

- Remove bolt - 2 -.






- Pivot the data bus on board diagnostic interface - 3 - out of the bracket - arrow -.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 4 -.

- Disconnect the fiber optic cable connector - 1 -.

- Seal open wiring harness fiber optic connector - 2 - with (VAS 6223/9) - 1 -.






Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fiber optic cable which would impair signal transmission.

Installing

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Instrument Cluster Clock Receiver Overview ] Instrument Cluster Clock Receiver Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Install glove compartment.

- Follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display with a new data bus on board diagnostic interface.