Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Testing and Inspection

Tester, Connecting

Volkswagen offers various testers, for example:

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B)

• Tester (VAS 5051/11A)

• Vehicle diagnosis and service system (VAS 5052)

• Diagnosis System (VAS 5053)

The operation of these "devices" is described in the respective operating instructions.

Connecting the vehicle diagnostic tester to the diagnostic connection


• During a test drive you must always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.

• Only the passenger may use the equipment during the road test.

- Turn on the vehicle diagnostic tester.

The vehicle diagnostic tester is ready for use when it is possible to select between the fields/buttons Guided Functions and Guided Functions on the right side of the screen.

Depending on equipment and tester version, additional functions may be "displayed", for example:

• ElsaWin

• Test Instruments

• OBD

"Tester" is ready for operation.

- Turn on the ignition.

- Touch a field/button on the display to start desired function.