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Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051, Connecting

Volkswagen offers various devices such as

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051)

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B)

Tester (VAS 5051/11A)

Vehicle diagnosis and service information system (VAS 5052)

Diagnostic system (VAS 5053)

The operation of these devices is described in the respective user's manuals.

The following description refers to the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051).

VAS 5051, Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051)

CAUTION!
During a road test, always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.

These devices may be operated only by a passenger during a test drive.

- Push connector of diagnosis cable (VAS 5051/1) - 2 - or (VAS 5051/3) onto Data Link Connector (DLC).





- Switch on tester - arrow -.





The tester is ready for use when it is possible to choose between the buttons Guided Functions and Guided Fault Finding on right of screen.

Depending on equipment and version of tester, other functions may be displayed such as:

ElsaWin

Testing

Self-diagnosis

The tester is now ready for use.

- Switch on ignition.

- Touch a button on screen to start desired function.