Those who take full responsibility for maintenance may choose to skip this part of the job, as they constantly monitor their car during daily operation – any malfunctions would be obvious.
Right: Under the small cover (2) next to the ashtray at the rear of the centre console is a connector (1) to which the VAG 1551 fault reading device is connected.
Left: The fault memory of the various control units is read by this device. With minimal use of control and measuring devices, a quick assessment and diagnosis of the relevant control unit and its sensors is possible. In addition, the information in the fault memory is erased with this device.
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