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Read Measured Value Block: Overview
Special tools and equipment
V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool with cable V.A.G 1551/3
- Connecting Scan Tool. Refer to Scan Tool, connecting .
- Initiating On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
The measured values in the functions Read Measured 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 15 display group numbers. The assignment of the individual display groups can be taken from the display group overview. Refer to Display group overview .
| Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX |
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- (08 initiates the "Read Measured Value Block" function).
| Rapid data transfer Q 08 - Read Measured Value Block |
Indicated on display
- Confirm with -Q- button.
| Read Measured Value Block HELP Input display group number XXX |
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- for display group number "1" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
| Read Measured Value Block 1 → 1 2 3 4 |
Indicated on display (1.4 = display fields)
| 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.
| Read Measured Value Block HELP Input display group number XXX |
Indicated on display
- Now enter the display group number required.
Special tools and equipment
V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool with cable V.A.G 1551/3
- Connecting Scan Tool. Refer to Scan Tool, connecting .
- Initiating On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to Seat adjustment On Board Diagnostic (OBD), initiating .
The measured values in the functions Read Measured 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 6 display group numbers. The assignment of the individual display groups can be taken from the display group overview from page Display group overview .
| Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX |
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- (08 initiates the "Read Measured Value Block" function).
| Rapid data transfer Q 08 - Read Measured Value Block |
Indicated on display
- Confirm with -Q- button.
| Read Measured Value Block HELP Input display group number XXX |
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- for "display group number 1" and confirm entry with -Q- button.
| Read Measured Value Block 1 → 1 2 3 4 |
Indicated on display (1.4 = display fields)
| 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.
| Read Measured Value Block HELP Input display group number XXX |
Indicated on display
- 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.