Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Special Tools, Workshop Equipment, Test And Measuring Appliances And Aux. Items Required







- VAG 1551/3 Cable
- VAG 1551 Scan tool
- VAS 5056B Test box (not VAS 5056 as shown)
- VAS 5056/3 Adapter cable (not VAS 5056/2 as shown)







- Scan Tool VAS 5051

Scan tool, connecting

All functions, which were previously performed with the VAG 1551 or VAG 1552, can also be performed with the new Scan Tool VAS 5051 in the operating mode -vehicle On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

Check prerequisites:
- All fuses according to wiring diagram OK.
- Battery voltage at least 9 V.







- Connect scan tool VAG 1551 with cable VAG 1551/3.

Indicated on display:


VAG1551 -GB/7.0-


- Display will show the actual software version installed (will be shown briefly in display)


NOTE:
- If the display remains blank, check VAG 1551 voltage supply
- Additional operating instructions can be obtained by pressing the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) HELP button
- The -> button is used to advance through the program sequence.
- The PRINT key is used for switching on the printer (warning lamp in key lights up).


and then the following appears in the display:

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX


NOTE: With the address word 00 the automatic test sequence is carried out, i.e. the DTC memories of all systems in the vehicle capable of On Board Diagnostic (OBD) are checked via the rapid data transfer.