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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESSCAN TOOL TESTING - 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC 09ASCAN TOOL CONNECTING AND INITIAL CHECKSCONNECTING VAS 5051 SCAN TOOL
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)

Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool



Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051, Connecting
All functions which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551/1552 can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051 in the vehicle self-diagnosis operating mode:

Special tools and equipment







- VAS 5051 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system

Additional information
- Self-study program







- Pull cover -1- off in direction of arrow.
- With ignition switched off, connect tester VAS 5051 to diagnosis connection using diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3.







- Switch on tester -arrow-. The tester requires approx. 5 minutes to warm up.
- Switch ignition on.
- Select zone "Vehicle self-diagnosis" on touch screen.

The display will now provide a guide to further selections.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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