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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures






Tester, Connecting

Volkswagen offers various testers, for example:

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)

Tester (VAS 5051/11A)

Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052)

Diagnosis System (VAS 5053)

The operation of this tester is described in the respective operating instructions.

Connecting the (VAS 5051)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)

CAUTION!
During a test drive you must always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.

Only the passenger may use the equipment during the road test.

- Connect the connector from the (VAS 5051/1) - 2 - or the (VAS 5051/3) to the diagnostic connection.





- Turn on the tester - arrow -.





The tester is ready for use when it is possible to select between the fields/buttons Guided Functions and Guided Fault Finding on the screen.

Depending on equipment and tester version, additional functions may be displayed.

Tester is ready for operation.

- Turn on the ignition.

- Touch a field/button on the display to start desired function.