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VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System, Connecting and Selecting Functions



VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing And Information System, Connecting And Selecting Functions

Requirements
- All fuses OK per wiring diagram
- Battery positive voltage (B+) OK
- Ignition off







- Connect tester with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under instrument panel to left of steering wheel.

- VAS 5051/1552: Use adapter cable VAS 5051/1
- VAG 1551: Use adapter cable VAG 1551/3

NOTE:
- If test equipment is to be used during a road test.
- The following description only covers the procedure for performing OBD VAG 1551 Scan Tool.
- If using VAS 5051 or VAG 1552, follow the operating instructions supplied with the equipment.

Indicated on display1)

V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer
2 - Blink code output


1)Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately

NOTE:
- If nothing appears on the display of the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), check the Data Link Connector (DLC) wiring.
- Additional operating information can be displayed by pressing the HELP button on the VAG 1551 scan tool.
- The -> button is used to advance through the program sequence.
- The PRINT button is used to switch on the printer (the indicator lamp in the button lights up).
- DTC memory cannot be erased until it has been checked.

- Switch ignition on and/or start engine (engine speed less than 3000 RPM).
- Switch on compressor (press AUTO button on A/C Control Head -E87-).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.

NOTE: To check the speed signal (in "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08), move the vehicle a few meters (or yards) at walking speed before starting the OBD program.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX


- Press buttons -0- and -8- to insert "AC/Heating Electronics" address word 08.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
08 - AC/Heating Electronics


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer
Scan Tool sends address word 08


8N0 820 043 X TT Klimavollautomat DXX
Code XXXXX WSC ZZZZZ


After a short delay, the control module identification (version), coding and dealership number (where the control module was coded) are displayed ("Klimavollautomat" = fully automatic air conditioner).

Control module identification and application (depending on the vehicle equipment and coding).

NOTE: As a running change in production, A/C control heads -E87- with part numbers including index letters "A" and onward may be installed.These units differ from previous ones (without index letter) as follows:
- On vehicles equipped with immobilizer, allocation of ignition key is recognized (transmitted by instrument cluster) and is displayed in read measuring value block, display group 009 (function 08).
- The last four compressor cut-out conditions in effect for more than 20 seconds are stored and displayed in read measuring value block, display group 011(function 08).