INTRODUCTION This documentation describes the VAS 6558A/39-3 and how to use it. Read this documentation in its entirety. Strict compliance with the safety instructions in the Safety chapter and the remainder of the documentation is required. This documentation is an integral part of the product. Keep it for the entire service life of the equipment, and pass it on to anyone who would find it relevant to their work with the equipment.
Customer Service Reprinting, reproduction or translation by third parties, even in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Volkswagen AG/the manufacturer. All rights under the Copyright Act are expressly reserved by Volkswagen AG/the manufacturer. TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL USER MANUAL All rights reserved.
SAFETY Intended Use The product serves as a connecting line for diagnosing the high-voltage systems of Volkswagen road vehicles. This product is used to provide interfaces for communication between the high-voltage battery and vehicle when the vehicle is de-energized and the high-voltage battery is not installed.
SAFETY Safety Instructions This manual contains important warnings and safety instructions that must be followed when using the equipment. Failure to comply with the safety instructions can result in personal injury and damage to the equipment. When using the equipment, a qualified specialist must ensure that the test object or test system cannot enter operating modes that could cause personal injury or material damage.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW The product is shown in the figure: 1. 6-pin connector 2. 6-pin coupling Product Labeling The following labels are affixed to the plastic tags on the diagnostic cable: Symbol Meaning Certification seal of the organization VW AG | VAS 6558A/39-3 Product Name...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW The following table describes the symbols on the product. Symbol Meaning Disposal information Read the user manual CE symbol RoHS symbol Manufacturer’s logo www.avlditest.com Manufacturer’s website...
TECHNICAL DATA Rating Values Voltage range 12 VDC Cable length 3,000 mm Ambient conditions Values Operating temperature +2 °C to +50 °C Relative air humidity 85% ( non-condensing) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C...
OPERATION Make sure that the vehicle is de-energized before use. Pay attention to the requirements in the repair manual. Follow the safety instructions below. DANGER When working on the high-voltage system, there is a risk of short-circuits and spark- overs. For live-line work, specific safety and vocational training conditions apply. Make sure to comply with these conditions in all situations.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE Perform a visual inspection regularly. During the visual inspection, always check the product for the following conditions: • Gross contamination → Clean • Damage • Wear NOTE Also read and follow the user manual of the vehicle manufacturer and operating company.
DISPOSAL WEEE Directive The WEEE Directive (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) stipulates that manufacturers of electrical and electronic devices placed on the market after August 13, 2005: (1) label their equipment and advise customers that they must be recycled; (2) ensure that their products are properly disposed of or recycled at the end of their service life.
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Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft K-AVO-LW Konzern After Sales – Group Service, Literatur und Systeme AVL DiTEST GmbH Werkstattausrüstung Brieffach 011/4915 38442 Wolfsburg Alte Poststrasse 156 8020 Graz For internal use only Austria Subject to technical changes Technical amendments possible Dated 09/2024 Status 09/2024...
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