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Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection






VAS 5051, Connecting and Selecting Functions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle diagnostic, test and information system ( VAS 5051)

Diagnostic cable (VAS 5051/1) or (VAS 5051/3 )

CAUTION!
During a test drive, the testing and measuring equipment must always be secured on the back seat.

These devices may be operated only by a passenger during a test drive.

- Connect diagnostic cable (VAS 5051/1) or (VAS 5051/3) to diagnostic connection.

- Switch on the Vehicle diagnostic, test and information system (VAS 5051) - arrow -.





The tester is operational when it displays a picture of a car.

- Switch on ignition.

- Touch Guided Fault Finding on the screen.

- Select one after another:

Brand

Model

Model year

Version

Engine code

- Confirm data entered.

Wait until tester has checked all control modules in vehicle.

- Press the Go to button and select the "Function/component selection" function.

- Select on display "Running gear"

- Select on display "Brake system"

- Select "01-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable system..." indicated on display.

- Select on display "Anti-lock brake system...".

- Select "function" indicated on display.

Now, all possible functions of the anti-lock brake system installed in the vehicle will be displayed.

- Select desired function on display.