Accessing The Code For The Electronic Anti-Theft System Using The Vas Tester

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Diagnostic adapter cable VAS 5051/5a or VAS 5051/6a or VAS 5052/3

Select "Guided Functions" or "Guided Fault Finding" in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

After all control modules have been checked:

-- Press the "Go to" button.

-- Select "Functions/Component selection".

-- Select "Body".

-- Select "Electrical Equipment".

-- Select "01 - OBD-capable systems".

-- Select "radio or radio navigation system".

-- Select "Functions".

-- Select and start "radio code inquiry".

An authorization to the system will be requested: Then the operating data, the VIN and the radio serial number of the radio/navigation system will be automatically read out.

NOTE:

When installing new radio / radio-navigation unit, or a unit which has not be adapted to the vehicle, it can happen that tester will not be able to read the serial number of the radio / radio-navigation unit. In this case enter the unit number manually. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the unit and is also stamped into the side of the unit.

Then the anti-theft code will be displayed in the tester.

The radio navigation system anti-theft code must not be entered manually.