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Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection






Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System

Vehicle diagnostic tester connecting and selection 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)

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 (VAS 5051/1) or (VAS 5051/3) to Data Link Connector (DLC).

- Turn on tester - arrow -.






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

- Turn on the ignition.

- Touch Guided Fault Finding.

- Select in succession:

Brand

Type

Model year

Version

Engine Code

- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the tester has checked all control modules in the vehicle.

- Press GO TO and select "function/component selection".

- Select on display "Running gear"

- Select on display "Brake system"

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

Either:

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

Or:

- Select on display "Electric Park/Parking Brake"

- 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.