Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 281

Fig. 100: Identifying Ignition/Starter Switch Connector (8-Pin) Terminals 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle 

ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS (OBD) 

TOOLS 

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required 

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V.A.G 1551 /3B Cable  

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V.A.G 1551 Scan tool  

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VAS 5056 Test box  

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VAS 5056/2 Adapter cable  

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VAS 5056/3 Adapter cable 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools, Workshop Equipment, Testers, Measuring Instruments And 
Auxiliary Items 
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VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System  

Some functions which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551/1552 must be performed with the VAS 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

5051 in the operating mode vehicle self-diagnosis: Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and 
Information System VAS 5051. 

SCAN TOOL, CONNECTING 

Check prerequisites: 

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All fuses according to current flow diagram OK.  

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Battery voltage at least 9 V.  

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Connect scan tool V.A.G 1551 with cable V.A.G 1551/3. 

Fig. 2: Connecting Scan Tool V.A.G 1551 With Cable V.A.G 1551/3 
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Indicated on display: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle