Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

NOTE:
The following description deals only with the VAG1551 scan tool.

Connecting VAG1551 scan tool and selecting functions

Requirements
- All fuses OK according to wiring diagram
- Battery (B+) voltage at least 9.0 V

Special tools and equipment
- VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST)
- VAG1551/3 adapter cable

The Data Link Connector (DLC) is located under the instrument panel to the left.

- Connect VAG1551 scan tool using VAG1551/3 adapter cable.

Indicated on display 1)

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

1) Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately

NOTES:
- If the display remains blank, check VAG1551 voltage supply according to wiring diagram "Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations" binder
- Additional operating instructions can be printed out by pressing the HELP button.
- The -> button is used to advance through the program sequence.
- In "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1, all vehicle control modules with OBD capability can be checked automatically using "Automatic Test Sequence" address word 00.

- Switch ignition on.
- Switch printer on by pressing PRINT button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
- Press button -1- for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX

- Press buttons -5- and -6-to insert "Radio" address word 56.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
56 Radio

- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
Scan Tool sends address word 56

Check control module version (scan tool function 01)

Indicated on display

1C0035180 RADIO 0001
Coding 06401 WSC 01230

- 1C0035180: Part No. of control module
- RADIO: Component designation
- 0001: Software version installed in radio
- Coding 06401: Coding of radio
- WSC 01230: Dealer ship number 1)

1) Will be automatically stored in control module when entering the system.

CAUTION!
- Part numbers are listed here for reference only.
- Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.

- Press -> button.

Indicated on radio display during OBD

DIAG

If indicated on display

Control module does not answer HELP

- By pressing HELP button, a list of possible malfunction causes is printed out.
- After repairing malfunction, insert address word 56 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

1C0036180 RADIO 0001
Coding 06401 WSC 01230

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- After HELP button is pressed, a list of possible functions is printed out.