Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

• ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 with cable V.A.G 1551/3

Note:

The vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 can be used instead of the fault reader V.A.G 1551, however a print-out is not possible.

Check conditions

• ● Fuse 21 OK.
• ● Battery voltage at least 11 V
• ● Earth connections on bracket on cylinder head OK.

Work sequence

• ‒ → Fold down left shelf.
• ‒ Connect fault reader (or vehicle system tester) with cable V.A.G 1551/3.
• ‒ Depending upon desired function:
  Switch on ignition
       or
  Start engine , Table "Selectable functions".

Notes:

• ◆ If the display does not indicate as described in the work sequence:

=> Fault reader operating instructions

• ◆ If due to an input fault "Fault in the data transfer!" is displayed, pull wire off fault reader, reconnect and repeat work step.

• ‒ Operate fault reader taking into account the information on the display:
• ‒ Input 1 for "Rapid data transfer".
• ‒ Input 01 for address word "Engine electronics" and confirm with Q.

• ◆ 032 906 026B = Part No. of the control unit
• ◆ R4 = Type of engine (4 Cyl. in-line engine)
• ◆ 1.6 ltr. = Engine capacity
• ◆ MONO 1.3 = System designation and version
• ◆ D35 = Programme level number
• ◆ Coding 00 = Coding variants

• ‒ Press ⇒ key.

• ‒ Further measures see repair procedures.