Service
Note:For best results, connect VAS 5051 to the online connection before turning on (booting) the tool.
Some 5051 display screens take time to process. Pressing buttons too quickly can disrupt the processing that is taking place and may cause partial loss of touch screen function. To restore touch screen function, VAS 5051 must be rebooted.
Only key 5051 display screens needed in the following procedure are illustrated here. Follow all text prompts as indicated on each VAS 5051 screen.
- With VAS 5051 Diagnostic tool connected.
- Switch ignition ON.
- Select brand "Audi".
- From Start-up screen, select "Guided Functions".
- Select type "Previous models for immobilizer-online" (May also say radio code).
- Select model year "All model years".
- Select version "All variants".
- Select engine code "All engine codes".
- From Confirm vehicle identification screen, select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
- Select vehicle system or function "Adaptation of immobilizer III".
Note:
This screen may take 1-3 minutes to process. When processing is complete, screen will autoadvance to next screen.
- Highlight vehicle system to be adapted.
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
^ For Vehicle key adaptation, proceed to "Vehicle key Adaptation".
^ For Immobilizer adaptation, proceed to "Immobilizer Adaptation".
Vehicle Key Adaptation
- Highlight "Vehicle key adaptation".
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
- Read key adaptation description screen.
- Press "Done" button to proceed.
- Follow on-screen directions to continue key adaptations.
Note:
^ If a key has been lost, the replacement key must be ordered and manufactured according to the locking number or VIN.
- When directed, insert first key into ignition lock.
- Press "Done" button to proceed.
- Follow on-screen directions to continue key adaptations.
- When directed, connect tester to online network.
- Press "Done" button to proceed.
- Enter GeKo Login and Password.
- Select "Press here to display input keys".
- Enter first and last name of customer using input keys, then press "Q" button to confirm.
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
Note:
For security purposes, the GeKo system requires the input of the customer's name, identification number, and country of citizenship. The customer's identification number should be the customer's driver's license number when available. The accuracy of this information is the dealer's responsibility to confirm. For inventory vehicles, please use the dealer's name, stock number of the vehicle and country of dealership location for these fields.
- Enter customer's personal identification number (drivers license) and country of citizenship using input keys. Use "Q" button to confirm and forward arrow > on navigation bar to continue.
- Select the number of keys to be adapted.
- Press "Accept" button to proceed.
- Follow on-screen directions to continue key adaptations.
- At "Performing adaptation" screen, actual key adaptation will take place.
- First key should be in the ignition and ignition should be in the On position.
- Select "Done" button to adapt first key.
- Switch ignition off as soon as Warning light for anti-theft immobilizer sensor -K117- in instrument cluster goes out.
To adapt additional keys:
- Insert next key to be adapted into ignition.
- Turn ignition to On position.
- Switch ignition off as soon as Warning light for anti-theft immobilizer sensor -K117- in instrument cluster goes out.
- Repeat for remaining keys.
- Select "Done" button after all keys have been adapted.
- Select "Yes" button to confirm successful key adaptation.
- Follow on-screen directions to complete key adaptations.
- After all keys have been adapted, "End Of Test" screen will be displayed.
- Select "Done" button to finish key adaptation procedure.
Immobilizer adaptation - Preliminary Setup
- Highlight "Immobilizer adaptation".
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
- Read adapting immobilizer description screen.
- Press "Done" button to proceed with immobilizer adaptation.
- Select option 1, 2 or 3 whichever applies to the vehicle you are working on.
Note:
Option 4 does not apply to the North American Market.
For option 1, Refer to "Immobilizer Adaptation After Replacing Instrument Cluster".
For option 2, Refer to "Immobilizer Adaptation After Replacing Engine Control Module".
For option 3, Refer to "Immobilizer Adaptation After Replacing Instrument Cluster and Engine Control Module".
Immobilizer Adaptation After Replacing Instrument Cluster
- Follow on-screen directions to continue immobilizer adaptation.
Note:
When replacing the instrument cluster, all vehicle keys must be re-adapted.
- Read program description screen.
- Press "Done" button to proceed with instrument cluster adaptation.
- Select "Done" button to proceed with instrument cluster adaptation.
- Follow on-screen directions to continue immobilizer adaptation.
- When directed, connect tester to online network.
- Press "Done" button to proceed.
- Enter GeKo Login and Password.
- Select "Press here to display input keys".
Note:
For security purposes, the GeKo system requires the input of the customer's name, identification number, and country of citizenship. The customer's identification number should be the customer's driver's license number when available. The accuracy of this information is the dealer's responsibility to confirm. For inventory vehicles, please use the dealer's name, stock number of the vehicle and country of dealership location for these fields.
- Enter first and last name of customer using input keys, then press "Q" button to confirm.
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
- Enter customer's personal identification number (drivers license) and country of citizenship using input keys. Use "Q" button to confirm and forward arrow > on navigation bar to continue.
- Follow on-screen directions to complete instrument cluster adaptation.
- On vehicles were instrument cluster is replaced.
- All vehicle keys must be re-adapted
- Refer to "Vehicle Key Adaptation" in this technical bulletin for key adaptation guidelines.
- After all keys have been adapted, "End Of Test" screen will be displayed.
Immobilizer Adaptation After Replacing Engine Control Module
- Follow on-screen directions to continue immobilizer adaptation.
- Read program description screen.
- Press "Done" button to proceed with immobilizer adaptation.
- Select forward > arrow on navigation bar to proceed with immobilizer adaptation.
- Select "Done" button
- Follow on-screen directions to continue immobilizer adaptation.
- When directed, connect tester to online network.
- Press "Done" button to proceed.
- Enter GeKo Login and Password.
- Select "Press here to display input keys".
Note:
For security purposes, the GeKo system requires the input of the customer's name, identification number, and country of citizenship. The customer's identification number should be the customer's driver's license number when available. The accuracy of this information is the dealer's responsibility to confirm. For inventory vehicles, please use the dealer's name, stock number of the vehicle and country of dealership location for these fields.
- Enter first and last name of customer using input keys, then press "Q" button to confirm.
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
- Enter customer's personal identification number (drivers license) and country of citizenship using input keys. Use "Q" button to confirm and forward arrow > on navigation bar to continue.
- Follow on-screen directions to complete immobilizer adaptation.
- Select "Done" button at immobilizer adaptation is successful screen.
- Follow on-screen directions to complete immobilizer adaptation.
- After engine control module has been adapted, "End Of Test" screen will be displayed.
Immobilizer Adaptation After Replacing Instrument Cluster And Engine Control Module.
- Follow on-screen directions to continue immobilizer adaptation.
- Read test description screen.
- Press "Yes" button to proceed with VIN transfer.
Note:
When replacing the instrument cluster and engine control module, all vehicle keys must be replaced.
- Read warning screen.
- Press "Yes" button to continue with VIN transfer.
- Select "Press here to display input keys"
- Enter VIN. Use "Q" button to confirm and forward arrow > on navigation bar to continue.
- Verify VIN number is correct.
- Select "Yes" button to transfer VIN number.
- Select "Done" button at VIN transfer completion screen.
- Follow on-screen directions to continue immobilizer adaptation.
- When directed, connect tester to online network.
- Press "Done" button to proceed.
- Enter GeKo Login and Password.
- Select "Press here to display input keys".
Note:
For security purposes, the GeKo system requires the input of the customer's name, identification number and country of citizenship. The customer's identification number should be the customer's driver's license number when available. The accuracy of this information is the dealer's responsibility to confirm. For inventory vehicles, please use the dealer's name, stock number of the vehicle and country of dealership location for these fields.
- Enter first and last name of customer using input keys, then press "Q" button to confirm.
- Select forward arrow > on navigation bar.
- Enter customer's personal identification number (drivers license) and country of citizenship using input keys. Use "Q" button to confirm and forward arrow > on navigation bar to continue.
- Follow on-screen directions to complete immobilizer adaptation.
- Select "Done" button at immobilizer adaptation is successful screen.
All new vehicle keys must be adapted
^ Refer to "Vehicle Key Adaptation" in this technical bulletin for key adaptation guidelines.
- Follow on-screen directions to complete immobilizer adaptation.
- After key adaptation is complete, "End Of Test" screen will be displayed.
Technical Support
Note:
The technical support contacts are for Audi dealership personnel only.