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Vas 5051, Connecting And Selecting Functions

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

WARNING:
  • During a test drive, the testing and measuring equipment must always be secured on the back seat.
  • These devices may be operated only by a passenger during a test drive.

Connect VAS 5051 -1- as follows:

Fig 1: Connecting Evaporative Emissions Tester To Vehicle
GWWN01-0590Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Connect diagnostic cable -2- connector to Data Link Connector (DLC).

-- Switch on VAS 5051B -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Volkswagen Tester VAS 5051, On Switch
GWWN01-0433Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The VAS 5051 is ready for operation when the operating modes are displayed.

-- Switch on ignition.

-- Touch Guided Fault Finding  on screen.

-- Select one after another:

-- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the VAS 5051 has checked all available control modules in vehicle.

-- Press .

-- Press the Go to  button and select the "Function/component selection" function.

-- Select "suspension" on the display.

-- Select "brake system" on the display.

-- Select "01-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable system..." indicated on display.

-- Select on display "Anti-lock brake system...".

-- Select "function" indicated on display.

Now, all possible functions of the anti-lock brake system installed in the vehicle will be displayed.

-- Select desired function on display.