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VAG 1551 Program Card Version, Checking




VAG 1551 Program Card Version, Checking

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


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Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select function 06, "End Output".

Indicated on display:

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06 - End Output



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


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Enter address word XX



- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect VAG 1551 scan tool from Data Link Connector (DLC).

After approx. 5 seconds:
- Connect cable VAG 1551/3B to DLC again.

The VAG 1551 display will show program card version, language and edition date for approx. 3 seconds:


VAG 1551-D / 8.0-1.10.1998


If the display of the VAG 1551 does not indicate program card version /8.0:
- Obtain program card version / 9.0 and insert into VAG 1551.

If the display of the VAG 1551 indicates program card version /8.0 or /9.0, proceed as follows:
Refer to "Digital Clock, Initiate Correction".