does anyone have a vag 1551 scanner for the vw? my brother just bought a 1999 vw passat 1.8 and the battery was dead. from everything im reading i need a vag scanner to re-adjust the throttle body settings, i have acess to a mac mentor odb scanner and even that is telling me to use the vag.
the car will start everytime but only idles at 480 rpm and when steady throttle is held the rpms jump up and down. i was thinking tps or fuel press reg. but like i said im reading the dead battery is the cause
is there anyone willing to lend me a scanner and a hand in resetting this or telll me another way of doing this without the scanner, the car is in alden and i really dont feel like towing it out 2 the dealer if a quick reset would solve my prob
thanks adam
pm me if you would be willing to help (ive never used the vag scanner) or reply with other options
I don’t think adjusting the idle speed will solve the problem, it will only cover up whatelse is wrong. If you are looking for a quick fix, go for it, but more than likely it will cause issues down the road.
yea he def should buy one and he prolly will, i just want 2 get the car running, its not even on the road yet ha
and ive jumped on some vw forums and they r saying when the battery goes dead the throttle body needs to be readjusted and it can only b done with this scanner … im takin it to athol motors in so.blo we tow for them all the time so hopefullly they’ll b able 2 help me out with that and let me know what else needs to b done b4 its road worthy