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Connecting VAS 5051 and selecting functions
Connecting -VAS 5051- and selecting functions
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
   
t  Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3-
  WARNING
t  During a road test, you must always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.
t  These devices may be operated only by a passenger while the vehicle is in motion.
–  Connect connector of diagnosis cable -VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3- to diagnostic connection.
  W00-1236
–  Switch on tester -arrow-.
The tester is ready for operation when the selector buttons for the operating modes appear on the screen.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  Touch Guided Fault Finding on screen.
–  Select one after another:
t  Brand
t  Type
t  Model year
t  Body version
t  Engine code
–  Confirm data entered.
Wait until tester has interrogated all control units in vehicle.
–  Press Go to and select function „Function/component selection“.
–  Select „Running gear“ on display.
–  Select „Brake systems“ on display.
–  Select „01 Self-diagnosis capable system …“ shown on display.
–  Select „Anti-lock brake system …“ shown on display.
–  Select „Function“ shown on display.
Now all possible functions from the anti-lock brake system installed in the vehicle will be displayed.
–  Select desired function on display.
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