Connecting fault reader — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1551

Don't miss

• Instead of fault readerV.A.G 1551, vehicle system testerV.A.G 1552 can also be used, though no print-out is possible in this case.

📋 Procedure

1. Open ashtray (3).
2. Push the flap (1) in direction of arrow slightly on both sides. The ashtray insert (2) jumps out a little and can be removed.
3. Disengage the ashtray housing and pull out the opened ashtray housing from the centre console.
4. Insert the connector of the diagnosis leadVAS 5051/1 or diagnosis leadVAS 5051/3 into the diagnosis connection.
5. On the display, press the button for "“Vehicle self-diagnosis”".

6. On the display, press the desired button.
7. On the display, press the button for the desired function. [Note: Instead of fault readerV.A.G 1551, vehicle system testerV.A.G 1552 can also be used, though no print-out is possible in this case.]
8. Connect the fault readerV.A.G 1551 to the diagnosis cableV.A.G 1551/3. [Note: If nothing is shown in the display, check voltage supply of V.A.G 1551 using the current flow diagram ”Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations”Additional operating information can be printed out depending on the programme by pressing the HELP key on the V.A.G 1551.The → key is used for advancing the programme sequence.The PRINT key is used for switching on the printer (warning lamp in key lights up).]
9. Operate the fault reader while taking what is shown on the display into consideration:
10. Press button 1 for "“Rapid data transfer”".

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures
• Vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine, air-cooled alternator · 1 torque figures
• Renewing crankshaft oil seal - gearbox end – VW Touareg II
• Replacing oil seal for crankshaft at belt pulley end – VW CKDA
• Removing and installing aerial module at bottom of side windows
• Removing and installing mounting with freewheel on air conditioner compressor