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Basic setting, initiating
Special tools and equipment
V.A.G 1869 Brake filling and bleeder unit
Function 04 "Initiate basic settings" performs several functions:
Display group 001 is required to bleed the hydraulic system Page 01-91
Note:
The basic setting to bleed the hydraulic unit is only required when one chamber of the brake fluid reservoir is completely empty.
The basic setting is used to bleed the hydraulic unit only. The brake system must be bleed separately.
Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair Group 47
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Display group number 01: Bleeding hydraulic unit.
Note:
All functions which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551 can also be performed with the tester VAS 5051.
- Connect brake filling and bleeder unit V.A.G 1869.
- Connect V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool and select (address word 03) "Brake electronics" with ignition switched on; Page 01-23
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 and 4. (The function "Initiating basic setting" is selected with 04).
Rapid data transfer Q
04 - Basic setting
Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.
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Basic setting HELP
Enter display group number XXX
Indicated on display:
- Press keys 0, 0 and 1
- Confirm entry with key Q.
System in basic setting 1
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display:
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 1
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 2
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 2
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 3
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 3
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 4
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 4
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 5
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 5
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 6
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 6
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 7
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 7
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 8
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 8
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 9
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 9
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 10
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 10
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 11
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 11
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 12
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 12
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 13
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 13
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 14
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 14
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 15
Depress pedal and hold...
Indicated on display
- Operate pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
Pedal moves down
Hydraulic pump runs
Pedal comes back
System in basic setting 15
Rel. pedal; FR/FL bleed screw OPEN <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
System in basic setting 16
Please wait...(10 secs.)
Indicated on display
Hydraulic pump runs
System in basic setting 16
Depr. pedal 10X; bleed screw CLOSED <3>
Indicated on display
- Press key 3 on VAG 1551 or arrow up key on VAS 5051.
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System in basic setting 17
Partial bleeding ended
Indicated on display
- Press key.
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display
- Press keys -0- and -6- to end output.
Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End output
Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Rapid data transfer Help
Enter address word XX
Indicated on display
- Press C key.
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect connections to V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool.
- Bleed brake system.
The basic setting is used to bleed the hydraulic unit only. The brake system must be bleed separately.
Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair Group 47; Bleeding brake system, vehicles with and without ABS