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Vas 5051, Connecting And Selecting Abs Control Module

All functions which could previously be performed with Scan Tool VAG 1551 can also be performed with the Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS 5051 in the operating mode "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic" : => Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

The ABS function is switched off in the control module during the On Board Diagnostic.

Fig 1: Diagnosis Cable VAS 5051/1
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The DTC memory can be erased after successful checking and repair.

-- With ignition switched off, connect Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System VAS 5051 to diagnosis connection using Diagnosis Cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3.

NOTE:

In the functions 04 - Basic setting/08 - Read Measured value block, the display zones will be listed from top to bottom.

If the display does not indicate as described in the work sequence: => Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051

Indicated on display

Fig 2: Selecting Operating Mode On VAS 5051
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Operating Mode, Selecting

-- Press button on display for "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic" -arrow-.

Indicated on display

Fig 3: Selecting Vehicle System On VAS 5051
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Vehicle System, Selecting

-- Press "03 - Brake electronics" on display -arrow-.

Displayed is

Fig 4: Locating Control Module Identification Number On VAS 5051
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e.g. (1J0 907 379 D)

Coding control module FUNCTION 07 - CODING CONTROL MODULE 

Indicated on display

Fig 5: Selecting Diagnostic Function On VAS 5051
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Diagnostic Function, Selecting

At this point all diagnostic functions are available.

For further measures see repair procedures.