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VAG 1551 Scan Tool Connecting and Selecting Function



VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST), Connecting And Selecting Function





Notes:
^ ABS function is switched off in the control module during On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
^ DTC memory can be erased after it is successfully checked and repaired.

- Connect VAG1551 scan tool with VAG1551/3 adapter cable.





Indicated on display 1)
1) Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately

Notes:
^ If the display remains blank, check On Board Diagnostic (OBD) harness connector Electrical testing, test steps 14 and 15. Electrical Test Table
^ Additional operating instructions can be obtained by pressing the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) "HELP" button.
^ The -> button is used to advance through the program sequence.
^ The "PRINT" button is used for switching on the printer (warning lamp in button comes on).
- Switch ignition on.
- Switch printer on with the "PRINT" button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.





Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -3- to insert "Brake Electronics" address word 03.





Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.





Indicated on display
Breakdown of the display
^ Control module identification number (e.g. 1J0907379D)
^ Control module applications, parts catalog microfiche
^ System designation (ABS 20 IE)
^ CAN-bus present, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
^ Coding: 03604 (coding control module)
^ Dealership code, VAG1551 scan tool operating instructions

If the control module identification number does not appear summary of functions.
- Press -> button.





Indicated on display

Note:
^ A list of the possible functions is printed out after pressing the "HELP" button.





Indicated on display (function selection, e.g. "02-Check DTC Memory")

Note:
^ If the following malfunction information appears in the display, the possible causes of the malfunction can be printed out by pressing the "HELP" button.





A possible cause of malfunction is the inlet and outlet valves fuse -S9-.





- Check if ignition switch is in the on position.





Control module identification influenced during checking (possibly influenced from external sources?)
- Check DLC connection as well as voltage supply and Ground (GND) connection for ABS control module -J104-, Electrical testing. Overview
- After repairing the possible causes of the malfunction, again press buttons -0- and -3- to insert "Brake Electronics" address word 03.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.





Indicated on display





Indicated on display
- Press -> button.





Indicated on display