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Function 04 - Basic Setting



Function 04 - Basic Setting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Brake Filler and Bleeder Unit VAS 5234

Hydraulic System, with Electronic Differential Lock, Bleeding with Basic Setting
Basic setting is only necessary when at least one brake fluid reservoir chamber is completely empty (e.g. leaks in brake system).

Basic settings must also be carried out after a leaking brake system has been serviced.

- Connect Brake Filler And Bleeder Unit VAS 5234.
- Connect Scan Tool VAG1551 and insert "Brake Electronics" address word 03 with ignition switched on.

Note:
^ The basic setting to bleed the hydraulic unit is only required when one chamber of the brake fluid reservoir is completely empty.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons 0 and 4 to select "Basic Setting" function 04.

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Rapid data transfer Q
04 - Basic Setting

- Press Q button to confirm input.

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Basic setting HELP
Input display group number XXX

- Press buttons 0, 0 and 1 to input display group number 1 "001".
- Press Q button to confirm input.

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System in Basic Setting 1
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down.
^ Hydraulic pump runs.
^ Pedal comes back.

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System in Basic Setting 1
Release pedal ; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 2
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 2
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 3
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 3
Release pedal; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 4
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 4
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.

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System in Basic Setting 5
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 5
Release pedal; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 6
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 6
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 7
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 7
Release pedal; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 8
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 8
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 9
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 9
Release pedal; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 10
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 10
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 11
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 11
Release pedal ; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 12
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 12
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 13
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 13
Release pedal ; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 14
Please wait...(10 secs.

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 14
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 15
Activate pedal and hold...

- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.

^ Pedal moves down
^ Hydraulic pump runs
^ Pedal comes back

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System in Basic Setting 15
Release pedal; FR+FL bl. screw OPEN 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 16
Please wait...(10 secs.)

Hydraulic pump runs.

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System in Basic Setting 16
Activate pedal 10X; Bl.screw CLOSED 3>

- Press key 3 on Scan Tool VAG 1551 or arrow up key on Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS5051.

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System in Basic Setting 17
Partial bleeding ended ...

- Press arrow right button.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons 0 and 6 to select "End Output" function 06.

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Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output

- Press Q button to confirm input.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX

- Press C button.
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect Scan Tool VAG1551 from Data Link Connector (DLC).

The brake system must be bled.