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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures






VAS 5051 Connecting and Selection Functions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051 A)

Diagnostic Cable (VAS 5051/5A)


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 5051/5A) to diagnostic connector.






- Switch on (VAS 5051 A) - arrow -.






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

- Switch on ignition.

If control modules or electric/electronic components were replaced, component adaptation should generally be carried out in "Guided Fault Finding".

- Touch Guided Fault Finding.

- Select in succession:

Brand

Type

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 "function/component selection".

Then

- "Chassis (Repair group 01; 40 - 49)".

- "34 - Level control (Repair group 01: 43, 44)".

- "01- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems".

- "34 - Level control system control module ".

- "J197 - Level control system control module functions".

or

- "Chassis (Repair group 01; 40 - 49)".

- "34 - Level control (Repair group 01: 43, 44)"

- "01- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems".

- "34 - Level control system control module ".

- "Electrical components".