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On Board Diagnosis (OBD) For Airbag, Initiating Program



On Board Diagnosis (OBD) For Airbag, Initiating Program

- Connecting V.A.G 1551 or VAS 5051.
- Switch on ignition.
- Switch on printer with Print button (warning lamp in button lights up) if using V.A.G 1551 or print via the print menu when using VAS 5051, if necessary.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX

- Press buttons -1- and -5- (the address word of the vehicle system to be tested "Airbag" is entered with 15).

Indicated on display:

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15 Airbag

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

NOTE:
- If one of the malfunction messages opposite appears in the display, the possible causes of the malfunction can be printed out with the HELP button.
- When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
- Malfunctions have occurred at the start of or during the program (external interference?).
- Check diagnosis wires as well as voltage supply and ground (GND) connection.
- After repairing the possible causes of the malfunction, once again enter the address word 15 for "Airbag" and confirm with the -Q- button.

Indicated on display after entering the address word 15: and the following is Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer
Tester sends address word 15

Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551 (see Parts Catalog for actual control module version):

6Q0909605E 04 AIRBAG VW7 0518 ->
Coding 0012340 WSC12345

- -> Press button

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

List of selectable functions
01 - Interrogating control module version
02 - Interrogate fault memory
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
05 - Erasing fault memory
06 - Ending output
07 - Code control module
08 - Read measured value block
16 - Access authorization

NOTE:
- A list of possible functions is printed out after pressing the HELP button.
- Do not select further functions, which can be printed out after pressing the HELP button.
- After the functions have been completed the V.A.G 1551 returns to the following start position:

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Checking control module version (Function 01)
- Connecting V.A.G 1551 or VAS 5051 and initiating On Board Diagnosis (OBD).
Scan Tool, Connecting
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

- Switch on printer with Print button (warning lamp in button lights up) if using V.A.G 1551 or print via the print menu when using VAS 5051, if necessary.
- Press buttons -0- and -1-.

Indicated on display:

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01 - Interrogating control module version

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Control module VW3 (example)

Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551 (see Parts Catalog for actual control module version):

1J0 909 609 D AIRBAG VW 3 SG 0001 ->
Coding 00068 WSC12345

Top line
- Part number of control module
- System-designation
- (AIRBAG VW3 SG V03)
- S-Side airbag, G- electrical.
- belt tensioner, 0001-Version number

Lower line
- Code number
- Dealership code number1)

1) Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system.

Control module VW5 (example)
Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551 (see Parts Catalog for actual control module version):

6Q0909605 A 0F AIRBAG VW5 01 0004 ->
Coding 12358 WSC12345

Top line
- Part number of control module
- (6Q0909605 A)
- Index (0F)
- System designation
- (AIRBAG VW5)
- Version number crash sensor
- (01)
- Version number software
- (0004)
- Lower line
- Code number
- Dealership code number1)

1) Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system.

Control module VW7 (example)

Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551 (see Parts Catalog for actual control module version):

6Q0909605E 04 AIRBAG VW7 0518 ->
Coding 0012340 WSC12345

Top line
- Part number of control module
- (6Q0909605E)
- Index (04)
- System designation
- (AIRBAG VW7)
- Version number software
- (0518)

Lower line
- Code number
- Dealership code number1)

1) Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system.
- -> Press button

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX