Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Read measuring value block, vehicles from 06.01 on
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
- V.A.G 1551 Scan tool with V.A.G 1551/3 cable
- Connecting scan tool. Refer to Scan tool, connecting . Initiating On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to Convenience system, initiating On Board Diagnostic (OBD) .
The measured values in the functions Read Measuring Value Block and basic setting are described during the individual component test. This table serves only as an overview.
The measured value block is divided into 16 display group numbers. The assignment of the individual display zones can be taken from the display group overview. Refer to Display group overview, vehicles from 06.01 on .
Indicated on display:
| Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX |
- Press buttons -0- and -8- (08 initiates the "Read Measuring Value Block" function).
Indicated on display:
| Rapid data transfer Q 08 Read Measuring Value Block |
- Confirm entry with the -Q- button.
Indicated on display:
| Read Measuring Value Block HELP Input display group number XX |
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- for "Display group number 1" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
Indicated on display: (1 to 4 = Display zones)
| Read Measuring Value Block 1 → 1 2 3 4 |
| Display group | V.A.G 1551 | V.A.G 1552 |
| Higher | Press button -3- | Press ↑ button |
| Lower | Press button -1- | Press ↓ button |
| Skip | Press button -C- | Press button -C- |
- Displayed after pressing -C- button.
Indicated on display:
| Read Measuring Value Block HELP Input display group number XXX |
- Now enter the display group number required.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.