Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection

Multi-function Steering Wheel From 12.01, Performing OBD Program Functions Using VAS 5051

Some OBD program text/data generated by the multi-function steering wheel control module in vehicles from 12.01 production may not be recognized by VAG1551/1552 Scan Tools (ST) with the latest program card. For example: scan tool display shows "text 799", "01529 /references" or similar.

Only the VAS5051/5052 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System is capable of processing all display text/data on these vehicles.

OBD program functions for multi-function steering wheel must be performed using the VAS5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System in mode "Self Diagnosis" or "Guided Fault Finding".

Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items Needed






- VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System
- Cable adapter VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3

- Connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) and select mode "Guided Fault Finding"
- Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.

After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked,
- Select "Go to"
- Select "Function / Component Selection"
- Select "Body"
- Select "Electrical System
- Select "01-Systems capable of self-diagnosis"
- Select "Multi-function steering wheel"
- Select "Multi-function steering wheel functions" and press ">" to confirm
- Review displayed list of OBD program functions and select as necessary, e.g.: "Multi-function steering wheel, coding"
- Perform selected OBD program steps as prompted by tester