Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool

Scan Tool VAS 5051, Connecting

All functions which could previously be performed with VAG 1551/1552 can also be performed with VAS 5051 in the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) mode: Operating instructions for vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.

Special tools, and equipment






- VAS 5051 vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system

Test conditions






- Fuses 13, 29, 32, 34 and 43 OK.
- Battery 11.5 volts.
- Ground (GND) connection from engine to body OK.
- All electrical consumers, e.g. lights and rear window heating switched off.
- Air conditioning off.
- Selector lever must be in position P (Park) or N (Neutral) on vehicles with an automatic transmission.

Work sequence
- Connect Scan Tool (ST) VAS 5051 using adaptor cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3 as follows:






- Push adaptor cable into Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Depending on function: Turn on ignition or Start engine , Table "Selectable functions". Selectable Functions, When Using VAG 1551/1552 or VAS 5051

NOTE:
- In the functions 04 - Basic setting/08 - Read data block, the display zones will be listed from top to bottom.
- If the display does not indicate as described in the work sequence:






Indicated on display:

Select operating mode:
- Press button on display for "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic" -arrow-.






Indicated on display:

Select vehicle system:
- Press buttons -0- and -1- "01 - Engine electronics" on display -arrow-.






On the display the Control Module identification and coding are displayed, e.g.:
If coding differs from vehicle version:
- Check Engine Control Module code, Engine Control Module (ECM), coding. Engine Control Module (ECM), Coding






Indicated on display:

Select diagnostic function:

At this point all diagnostic functions are available.
- Press desired function on display.