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VAS 5054A User Manual
6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
6.1 General
Information
FAQ 1 Can I use the VAS 5054A with Windows versions earlier than Windows XP
Service Pack 2?
You can basically use Windows versions from Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 onwards.
However, there is no specific Bluetooth adapter recommendation for these operating systems.
The recommended Bluetooth adapter VAS5054/2 is only released for the Microsoft Bluetooth
software that comes with Windows XP Service Pack 2. Therefore, no support can be offered if
installation problems occur under these operating systems.
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4 cannot be used.
FAQ 2 What specifications does Volkswagen make regarding data security for wireless
Bluetooth connections?
To prevent unauthorized access to the Remote Diagnosis Head and the application PC by third
parties, specific security measures must be taken:
Use a PIN consisting of at least six digits containing numbers, letters and special characters.
Use the highest Bluetooth security mode (Security Mode 4).
Disable all services that are not needed.
Disable general discovery.
How to make the required settings is described in chapter 5.
FAQ 3 What happens if I move out of range during vehicle diagnostics?
The connection is interrupted. The tester will not display an error message at first. Only when
you select a function that requires a connection to the vehicle system, the error message
The
interface (EDIC) does not respond
or
The connection to the interface is disrupted
will appear.
Move back into range. Click
Aborting
and restart the vehicle diagnostics.
FAQ 4 What happens if the VAS 5054A is out of range when I start the diagnostics?
It cannot connect to the diagnostic interface. After a while, the error message
The EDIC-API
delivers a system error
will appear.
Move back into range. Click
Aborting
and restart the vehicle diagnostics.