Multi-function steering wheel from 12.01, performing OBD program functions using VAS 5051/5052

OBD program text/data generated by the multi-function steering wheel in vehicles from 12.01 production may not be recognized by VAG1551/1552 Scan Tools (ST) with the latest program card. For example: scan tool display shows "text 799", "01529 /references" or similar.

Only the VAS5051/5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System is capable of processing all display text/data on these vehicles.

All OBD program functions (including multi-function steering wheel coding) must be performed using the VAS5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System in mode "Guided Fault Finding".

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed 

Fig 1: VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System

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• VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System
• Cable adapter VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3

• Connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) and select mode "Guided Fault Finding"
• Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.

After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked,

• Select "Go to"
• Select "Function / Component Selection"
• Select "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 to 97"
• Select "Electrical System (Repair Group 27; 90 to 97)

• Select "01-Systems capable of self-diagnosis"
• Select "Multi-function steering wheel"
• Select "Multi-function steering wheel functions" and press ">" to confirm
• Review displayed list of OBD program functions and select as necessary, e.g.: "Multi-function steering wheel, coding"

• Perform selected OBD program steps as prompted by tester