VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), Connecting and Selecting Functions

VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), connecting, selecting functions and checking control module (radio) version

Requirements

- All fuses OK according to wiring diagram.

- Battery (B+) voltage at least 9 Volts.

Note:

- VAG 1552 Scan Tool (ST) may be used ins of the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), however a print-out is not possible.

- The following procedure and display reference pertain only to VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).

Connecting





With ignition switched off, connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) with adapter cable VAG 1551/3 to the Data Link Connector (DLC) as follows:

- Open ashtray and remove, then slide cover for Data Link Connector (DLC) to left -arrow-.

- Connect Scan Tool using adapter cable VAG 1551/3.

Indicated on display:





* Is displayed alternately

Functions, selecting

Note: - If the display remains blank check Scan Tool (ST) voltage supply according to wiring diagram.

- Additional operating instructions can be called up by pressing the HELP button.

- The -> button is used to advance through the program sequence.

- In operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer," function 00 "Automatic test sequence" can be carried out. The DTC memory of all control modules with OBD capability are checked automatically.

- Switch on ignition.

- Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).

- Press button 1 for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Indicated on display:





- Press buttons -5- and -6- to select Radio address word 56.

Indicated on display:





- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:





Radio version, checking

Indicated on display:





Readout, top line

- 1JO 035 180 = Radio part number
- Radio = System designation
- 0001 = Software version

Readout, bottom line

- Coding 00400 = cpdomg number ( dependant on model and optional equipment
- WSC 00000 = Workshop code

CAUTION!

Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for the latest parts information.

- Press -> button.

Indicated on radio display during OBD:





Note: If this message appears in the display:





- Press the HELP button to print out alist of possible malfunction causes.

- After correcting malfunctions, reenter address word 56 for Radio and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:





- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (select function):





List of available functions





Notes:

- Press the HELP button to print out a complete list of available functions. This list indicates the function capability of the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) only, and does not necessarily reflect the function capability of vehicle systems equipped with OBD. For instrument radio address word 56, do not attempt to select functions other than those listed above.

- After the function is completed and forwarded with the button, the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) returns to the following start position:

Indicated on display (select function):