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Vas 5051 Connecting And Selection Functions

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 or VAS 5051/3 to diagnostic connection.

-- Switch on VAS 5051 -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Volkswagen Tester VAS 5051, On Switch
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The tester is operational when it displays a picture of a car.

-- Switch on ignition.

-- Touch Guided Fault Finding  .

-- Select one after another:

-- Confirm data entered.

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

-- Press GO TO  and select "function/component selection".

-- Select "suspension" on the display.

-- Select "brake system" on the display.

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

-- Select "anti-lock braking 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.