Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
 Note
| Observe the latest operating instructions for vehicle
diagnosis tester, which are displayed after selecting the
“Administration” and “Operating Manual” keys. |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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| Vehicle diagnostic tester |
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| Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/6A- (5 m) |
| Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/5A- (3 m) |
Note
| Only these cables are to be used for diagnosis, as they are
the only ones fitted with CAN wiring and therefore allowing CAN
diagnosis and/or CAN communication. |
| Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester: |
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Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “P” or “N”. |
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Vehicles with manual gearbox, move gear lever to neutral
position. |
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With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnosis tester
using diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/6A- to diagnostic interface
-arrow- in vehicle. |
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Switch off all electrical consumers. |
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All other and the following vehicle diagnostic, testing and
information systems or vehicle diagnostic and service
information systems are connected accordingly in the sequence
described above. |
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WARNING
During testing or measuring operations using a
vehicle diagnostic information system there is a risk of
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Apply handbrake.
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Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “P” or “N”.
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Other materials:
Checking seat belts
WARNING
The seat belt system must be inspected
systematically after every accident! If damage is
determined at any of the points to be checked, customer
must be informed regarding necessity of changing belt ...
Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side
Test conditions before and during the road test:
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Check all suspension components on the front and rear axles
for damage.
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Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary.
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General notes concerning repairs to vehicle electrical system
Caution
When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the
procedure described in the workshop manual must be
strictly observed.
WARNING
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Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003