Connecting VAS 5051/VAG 1551

VAS5051 Tester/VAG1551 Scan Tool Connecting and Selecting Functions


Test requirements
- Battery voltage at least 11 V
- Ground connections at engine and transmission OK
- Fuses OK
- Ground (GND) connections and Ground point for transmission OK
- Check battery Ground (GND) strap and Ground strap between battery and transmission.
- Switch ignition off.


NOTE: Data Link Connector is located at left below the driver-side footwell.







- Unclip cover for Data Link Connector.
- Connect VAS5051 tester to vehicle with VAS5051/1 diagnostic wire. Alternately, VAG1551 Scan Tool can also be attached using VAG1551/3 adapter.


WARNING!
- When taking test readings while the vehicle is moving, VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool must always be secured to the rear seat and operated from there by a second technician.
- Please observe safety precautions


Indicated on display


V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer*
2 - Blink code output*


* Two operating modes are displayed alternately


NOTE: If nothing appears in display:


- Switch ignition on
- Switch printer on via the PRINT button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
- Press button 1 to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX


NOTE: The address word 00 initiates the automatic test sequence, i.e. it results in a DTC check on all OBD capable systems in the vehicle via rapid data transfer.