V.A.G. 1551 Scan Tool, Connecting and Selecting Function

V.A.G 1551 scan tool, connecting and selecting function

Note:
^ All functions that have so far been carried out with V.A.G 1551 can now also be carried out with the tester VAS 5051.

Special tools and equipment





^ V A G 1551 scan tool





^ V.A.G 1551/3 or 1 551/3A adapter cable

Work sequence
- Connect V A. G 1551 scan tool using cable VAG1551/3.

Note:
^ If the display does not indicate as described in the work sequence:
Refer to Scan tool operating instructions





^ If due to an input malfunction "Malfunction in the data transfer!" is displayed, disconnect wire off scan tool, reconnect and repeat work step.

- Connect VAS 5051.





Indicated on display:
1) Is displayed alternately
If the display remains blank, check Data Link Connector connection, Electrical check, Refer to Non Trouble Code Procedures, Electrical Testing, Electrical Test of Mark 60, Vehicles From M.Y. 10.00, See test steps 21 and 22

Note:
^ Depending on the program, additional operating information can be printed out by pressing the HELP key of V.A.G 1551.
^ The (arrow) key is used for moving forward within the program
^ The PRINT key is used for switching on the printer (warning lamp in key comes on).
- Switch on ignition.
- Switch on printer with the Print key (indicator lamp in key lights up).
- Press key -1- for "Rapid data transfer" operating mode.





Indicated on display:
- Press keys -O- and -3-; 03 to input address word of vehicle system to be tested: "Brake electronics".





Indicated on display:
- Confirm input with Q key.





And then the display shows e.g.:
Displayed is:
^ The control module identification number.
e.g. (1 CO 907 379 E)
Application of control module
Refer to Parts Supplier
^ System designation (ESP).
^ Type of drive (front wheel).
^ ABS (Mark 60).
^ Current coding of control module (0019970).
Coding control module, Refer to Scan Tool Testing, VAG 1551 Scan Tool, ABS Control Module, Coding
^ Workshop code
Refer to V.A.G 1551 scan tool operating instructions
If the control module identification number does not appear; Summary of functions, Refer to List of Selectable functions.
- Press (arrow) key.





Indicated on display (Enter address word, e.g. 02. Check DTC memory).





Indicated on display:
- By pressing the HELP key, a list of possible fault causes is printed out.
- After eliminating the possible causes of malfunctions, enter the address word 03 for "Brake electronics" again and confirm.
If "control module does not answer!" again appears:





Indicated on display:
- Perform test steps, Refer to Non-Trouble Code Procedures, Electrical Testing, Electrical Test of Mark 60, Vehicles From M.Y. 10.00, See Steps 1, 2 and 3.





Control module identification influenced during checking (possibly influenced from external sources?)
- Check diagnostic wire as well as voltage supply and ground connection for ABS Control Module (w/EDL) -J104.
- After repairing the possible causes of the malfunction, again enter the address word 03 for "Brake electronics" and confirm with Q key.





List of selectable functions

Automatic test sequence
The automatic test sequence checks all the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) memories of the control modules.
- Switch on ignition.





Indicated on display:
1) is displayed alternately
- Press key -1- for "Rapid data transfer" operating mode.
- Switch on printer with the Print key (indicator lamp in key lights up).





Indicated on display:
- Press key -0- twice; 00 to enter "Check automatic test sequence" function.
- Confirm entry with Q key.





On display of V.A.G 1551 scan tool the engine control module identification will appear first e.g.
Thereafter all control module identifications with eventual DTC memory entries are displayed.