Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool
VAG 1551 Scan Tool, Connecting
Special tools, and equipment
VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST)
NOTE:
- VAG 1552 can be used instead of VAG 1551; however a print-out is not possible.
- All functions of VAG 1551/1552 can also be performed with VAS 5051. Connecting VAS 5051. Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool
- VAG 1551/3 connecting cable
Prerequisites
- Fuses 13, 29, 32, 34 and 43 OK.
- Battery 11.5 volts min..
- Ground (GND) connection between engine and body OK.
- All electrical consumers, e.g. lights and rear window defog off. Air conditioning off.
- Selector lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) on vehicles with an automatic transmission.
Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551/ VAG 1552 with adaptor cable VAG 1551/3.
After connecting Scan Tool (ST):
Depending upon desired function:
- Turn on ignition.
or
- Start engine, Table "Selectable functions". Selectable Functions, When Using VAG 1551/1552 or VAS 5051
NOTE:
- If display remains blank, check voltage supply for diagnostic connection:
- If display does not indicate as described in work sequence:
- If due to an input malfunction "malfunction in data transfer!" is displayed, pull wire off Scan Tool (ST), reconnect and repeat step.
- Operate Scan Tool (ST) and note displayed information:
Indicated on display:
VAG - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer*
2 - Blink code output*
* Appears alternately
- Operate Scan Tool (ST) and note displayed information:
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer".
- Press buttons -0- and -1- for address word "Engine electronics" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
038906012FD 1.9l R4 EDC G00AG 1813
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX
Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551 display will show control module identification, e.g.:
- 038906012FD Part No. for Control Module (always check with parts department for latest part number)
- 1.9 ltr. Engine displacement
- R4 Engine type (4 Cyl. in-line engine)
- EDC Injection system (Electronic Diesel Control)
- G Equipped with cruise control (No display Not equipped with cruise control)
- AG Transmission type: Automatic transmission
- 1813 ECM software
- Coding xxxxx = Coding control module, Engine Control Module (ECM) -J248- codes. Engine Control Module (ECM), Coding
- WSC xxxxx = Dealer number from VAG 1551, of the dealer that last performed coding. (If the factory coding has not been changed, WSC 00000 appears)
Only for vehicles from model year 2002 >
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
3VWSP69M92M000069 VWZ7Z0A3452852
Continued for all vehicles
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -6- for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the -Q- button.