AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G VAG Scan Tool Workshop Manual

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VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST),
connecting

Note:
The VAG1552 mobile scan tool can be used
instead of the VAG1551, but there is no print-out
capability.

Requirements

Battery Positive Voltage (B+) OK (at least 11
Volts)
Engine and transmission Ground (GND)
connections OK
Fuse OK
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Vehicles 1996

- Open rear ash tray and remove Data Link Connector (DLC) cover.

- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3
adapter to Data Link Connector (DLC).
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Vehicles 1997
Note:
The DLC is located below the driver's knee bar to
the left of the steering wheel.

All vehicles - Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3
adapter to Data Link Connector (DLC).
V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer1
)
2 - Blink Code Output1)

Indicated on display 1) Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately
If one of these messages is indicated on the display, perform On Board
Diagnostic (OBD) according to OBD instructions:
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Rapid data transfer
HELP
Control module does not answer

Indicated on display
or
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Error in communication link

Indicated on display
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or Rapid data transfer
HELP
K wire not switching to Ground

Indicated on display
or
Rapid data transfer
HELP
K wire not switchin
g to B+

Indicated on display
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
binder
Note:
If nothing appears on display:
Scan tool operating instructions - Check wiring connections for Data Link Connector (DLC).- Switch printer on by pressing PRINT button (indicator lamp in button
lights up).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Insert address word XX

Indicated on display
Note:
After inserting "Automatic Test Sequence" address word 00 and pressing
the -Q- button, an automatic test sequence is carried out (checks DTC
memory for all systems with rapid data transfer capability).
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