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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures






VAS 5051, Connecting and Selecting Functions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnostic, Test and Information System (VAS 5051)

Diagnostic Cable (VAS 5051/1) or (VAS 5051/3)

CAUTION!
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 Data Link Connector (DLC).

- Switch on tester - arrow -.





The tester is operational when it displays a picture of a car.

- Switch on ignition.

- Touch Guided Fault Finding on screen.

- Select one after another:

Brand

Model

Model year

Version

Engine code

- Confirm data entered.

Wait until tester has checked all control modules in vehicle.

- 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.

Either:

- Select on display Anti-lock brake system..

Or:

- Select electro-mechanical parking brake on the display.

- 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.