Component Tests

Airbag System Tester VAS 5056

It is possible to check the individual components of the airbag system with Airbag System Tester VAS 5056 and to check which components are actually faulty.

NOTE: Observe safety measures when working on airbag.

Connecting Test Box To Driver's Airbag Components
- Remove driver's airbag
- Remove steering column switch lower trim.







- Connect igniter connector to inert igniter -1- and separate wiring harness to coil connector with slip ring. Connect connector -3- from VAS 5056/2 (or VAS 5056/3 in vehicles with ESP) with airbag wiring harness.

1 Igniter connector on inert igniter
2 Button
3 Coil connector with slip ring connector

Furthermore it is possible to use the adapter cables to connect the test box to coil connector with slip ring, instead of using the steering wheel wiring connection.

Connecting Test Box To Front Passenger's Airbag Components







- Removing glove box
- Separate connector from airbag unit and connect yellow 2-pin connector -2- from VAS 5056/1 to front passengers wiring harness.

1 Button
2 Wiring harness/passenger's airbag connector
3 Connector (not relevant)
4 Connector (not relevant)