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Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Output Diagnostic Test Mode

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

The Towing Recognition Control Module detects the use of a trailer only from a performance decrease of at least 5 W. See item:  1.

Use the V.A.G 1537/A for the test.

  1. V.A.G 1537/A becomes too warm after a few minutes of use and switches off automatically. After a cooling off phase, V.A.G 1537/A functions normally again.

-- Connect V.A.G 1537/A.

-- Connect the VAS5051B.

-- On the VAS5051B, select "Guided Fault Finding".

-- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence: