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Connecting VAS 5051 or VAG 1551




VAS 5051 tester, connecting

Test requirements:
- Battery voltage at least 12.7 V
- Ground (GND) connections at engine and transmission OK
- Battery Ground (GND) strap and Ground (GND) strap between battery and transmission (if installed) OK
- Fuses For relevant system OK

Procedure

- Switch ignition off.







- Connect VAS5051 tester to vehicle with VAS5051/1 diagnostic wire.


NOTE: If a malfunction indication is displayed: See Operating instructions for the VAS 5051 tester


Display on VAS5051:







- Press the "Guided troubleshooting" button.


Display or VAS5051:







- Switch ignition on.


NOTE: Selecting "00 - Check DTC Memory - entire system" in selection -1- initiate the automatic test sequence, i.e. it results in a DTC check on all OBD capable systems in the vehicle.