Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks

Requirements

- Fuses 18 and 21 OK

- Ground connections OK (engine ground connection: at cylinder head cover on left and beneath lower section of the intake manifold).





VAG 1551 connection

Connect Scan Tool VAG 1551 using adaptor cable VAG 1551/1 as follows:

- First connect black adaptor cable connector (voltage supply) to black Data Link connector. Display will appear as shown at bottom of image. These displays appear alternately.


Note: Do not connect the white adaptor cable connector if there is no display. Instead, check the voltage supply for scan tool, Refer to VAG 1551 Voltage Supply, Checking.

- Connect white adaptor cable connector to the white/brown Data Link connector 2.

- The blue connector is not used

VAG 1551 Selectable Functions:

Selectable Function Table


- Depending on which function is required; either switch ON ignition or start engine and let idle


Note: If engine does not start, crank engine 4 to 6 seconds and leave ignition switched ON.

- To obtain additional operating instructions press the HELP button.

- To step through the program sequence, press the -> button

- Press button 1 to select operating mode "Rapid data transfer", Display will appear as follows:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX


- Press 0 and 1 buttons to select address word 01 "Engine electronics".Display will appear as follows:

Rapid data transfer Q
01-Engine electronics


- Press Q button to enter input. The engine control module identification number is indicated via the display, for example: 021 906 258 B. Display will appear as follows:

O21906258 B ENGINE
Coding 1


Note: Only during idle speed do correct specifications regarding the engine control module number and related coding occur.

- Press -> button. If display appears as follows:

Rapid data transfer HELP
ECM does not answer\


- Print out a list of possible causes by pressing the VAG 1551 HELP button

- After eliminating possible causes, reselect operating mode and address word, display appears as follows:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Select function code from Selectable Function Table

- Press Q button to enter input and see the proper procedure article for your selection

Note: If function 02 Check DTC memory' (DTC MEMORY) is to be selected

- Switch on the printer using the print button, lamp in print button lights

- When the printer is switched ON stored malfunctions are automatically printed out in sequence