Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 683

Fig. 12: Connecting VAG1551 Scan Tool With VAG1551/3 Adapter Cable 
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Connecting VAS 5051, see VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEM VAS 
5051, CONNECTING AND SELECTING ABS CONTROL MODULE . 

Indicated on display 

NOTE:

Only early production cars have the DLC connection at the center console

NOTE:

Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately

NOTE:

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If the display remains blank, check On Board Diagnostic (OBD) harness 
connector, Electrical testing, see ELECTRICAL TESTING , test steps 14 
and 15.  

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Additional operating instructions can be obtained by pressing the 
VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) "HELP" button. 

 

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1998-2004 BRAKES On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

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Switch ignition on.  

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Switch printer on with the "PRINT" button (indicator lamp in button lights up).  

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Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.  

Indicated on display 

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Press buttons -0- and -3- to insert "Brake Electronics" address word 03. 

Fig. 14: V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool Display - Initiating On Board Diagnostic (2 Of 12) 
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Indicated on display 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 13: V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool Display - Initiating On Board Diagnostic (1 
Of 12) 
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The --> button is used to advance through the program sequence.  

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The "PRINT" button is used for switching on the printer (warning lamp in 
button comes on).  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 15: V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool Display - Initiating On Board Diagnostic (3 Of 12) 
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Indicated on display 

Breakdown of the display 

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Control module identification number (e.g. 1J0907379D)  

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Control module applications, see parts catalog  

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System designation (ABS 20 IE) 

Fig. 16: V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool Display - Initiating On Board Diagnostic (4 Of 12) 
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CAN-bus present 

See  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

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Coding: 03604 (coding control module, see CODE CONTROL MODULE (FUNCTION 07) )  

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Dealership code, see VAG1551 scan tool operating instructions  

If the control module identification number does not appear summary of functions, see LIST OF 
SELECTABLE FUNCTIONS . 

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Press --> button.  

Indicated on display 

Fig. 17: V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool Display - Initiating On Board Diagnostic (5 Of 12) 
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Indicated on display (function selection, e.g. "02 - Check DTC Memory") 

NOTE:

A list of the possible functions is printed out after pressing the "HELP" button.

NOTE:

If the following malfunction information appears in the display, the possible 
causes of the malfunction can be printed out by pressing the "HELP" button.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle