Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection

VAS 5051, Connecting and Selecting Functions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)


• 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) - 1 - as follows:





- Connect diagnostic cable - 2 - connector to Data Link Connector (DLC).

- Switch on (VAS 5051) - arrow -.





The (VAS 5051) is ready for operation when the operating modes are displayed.

- Switch on ignition.

- Touch Guided Fault Finding on screen.

- Select one after another:

• Brand

• Model

• Model year

• Version

• Engine code

- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the (VAS 5051) has checked all available control modules in vehicle.

- Press >.

- Press the Go to button and select the "Function/component selection" function.

- Select "suspension" on the display.

- Select "brake system" on the display.

- Select "01-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable system..." indicated on display.

- Select on display "Anti-lock brake system...".

- Select "function" indicated on display.

Now, all possible functions of the anti-lock brake system installed in the vehicle will be displayed.

- Select desired function on display.