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Connecting VAS 5051 vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system — VW

Connecting VAS 5051 vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system on VW: 15 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

  • Special tools named: VAS 5051, VAS 5051/3

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  • If displayed texts differ from those in procedure, user's manual for vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.

📋 Procedure

  1. Pull on handbrake.
  2. Automatic gearbox: move selector lever to "“P”" or "“N”" position.
  3. Manual gearbox: selector lever in neutral.
  4. Open diagnosis connection cover (1) below left dash panel.
  5. With ignition switched off, connect VAS 5051 using adapter lead VAS 5051/3.
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  1. Switch on ignition.
  2. Switch off all electrical consumers. [Note: If displayed texts differ from those in procedure, user's manual for vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.]
  3. Press "“Go to”" key.
  4. Select "“Function/component selection”".
  5. Select "“Body”".
  6. Select "“Electrical system”".
  7. Select "“01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD)”".
  8. Select "“Immobiliser”".
  9. Select "“Functions”".
  10. Select "“Replacement of Access/Start Control Module”"

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.