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14. Click the Target platform dropdown selection arrow, select the diagnostic device model number
or type that applies to the device, and then select Next:

15. Click the Diagnostic interface dropdown selection arrow, select the applicable diagnostic
interface that will be used with the diagnostic diagnostic device, and then select Next:

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16. Click Next:

17. Ensure Copy license to the license folder is checked, and then click Browse…:

18. Open the device folder on the Windows desktop, and Open the “License” subfolder.
19. Select / highlight the license (.dat) file (DO NOT double-click), and then click Open:

Note:
DO NOT double-click the license file in
its saved location!
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20. Ensure the license file directory path appears in the installation window. Select Next:

21. No action needed. Select Next:

22. Wait while several different phases of the installation take place:

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23. Click Finish:

24. Confirm that the following icons appear on the Windows desktop:

 Offboard Diagnostic Information System:

 ODIS Service Diagnostic Interface Configuration:

Note:
If the ODIS Service Diagnostic Configuration icon does not appear after the
completion of single-setup, please contact VWGoA Diagnostic Tester Software

Single-Setup steps completed. Proceed to Section 3.2 – Page 12

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3.2 – Import Security Certificate to Application
Brand-specific diagnostic data is also downloaded from the VWAG Group Services web-server. To enable
this, the security certificate obtained during installation Phase 1 must be imported to the ODIS Service
application.
The diagnostic device’s hardware key must be entered as a password during the certificate importation
process.
1. Double-click the Offboard Diagnostic Information System icon:

2. Wait while the application starts:

3. Select Installing the client certificate:

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4. Click Select:

4. From the device folder on the Windows desktop, Open the “Certificate” subfolder:
5. Select / highlight the certificate (.pfx) file (DO NOT double-click), and then click Open:

Note:
DO NOT double-click the certificate file
in its saved location!
6. Ensure the certificate file directory path appears in the Certificate import window:

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7. From the device folder on the Windows desktop, Open the “Hardware Key” text document:
8. Select and Copy the first 32 characters (only) of the hardware key. Example:

The characters are saved in Windows “clipboard” memory.
9. Paste the 32-characters copied above into the Password: entry field, and then select Import:

8. Click OK:

The PostSetup – Configuration data input dialog reappears.

Security Certificate Importation steps completed. Proceed to Section 3.3 – Page 15

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3.3 – Diagnostic Database Download & Installation – “Post-Setup”
1. Click the Forward Arrow button:

2. If additional user interface languages are desired, select them here. Heed the Note: below, and then
click the Forward Arrow button:
Note:
Selecting additional languages significantly
increases the download and installation time!

3. Wait while the connection is established:

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4. Click the Forward Arrow button:
Note:
The diagnostic data version information
illustrated here is an example only! Versions
are updated regularly.

5. Wait while the diagnostic data download and installation takes place:

Notes:
• The Progress dialog window may appear to stall or lock at times during this process. This is
normal. Please be patient!
• Download times depend on single brand or dual brand data (dual = longer), the dealership
network download speed and network traffic (slower Mbps + busy = longer).
6. Read and close the Release Notes window.
7. Read the Warnings/notes information, scroll down and click OK.
The ODIS Service main window appears.
The VW brand design is displayed by default.

Postsetup – Diagnostic Data Installation steps completed. Proceed to Section 4.0 – Page 17

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4.0 – Post-Setup Configuration
Prior to placing the diagnostic device into service, a number of configuration steps are required.
Configurations take place via the Admin operating mode. Settings can be changed at any time.

4.1 – Administration - General
The following subsections describe configurations using the Admin > General operating mode.
1. From the ODIS Service main screen, select Admin:

The General category tab appears first by default. Available function / configuration subcategories are
listed in the left-hand display menu of each tabbed category.
4.1.1 – Brand Design
The brand logo and user interface colors are configured with the Brand design function.
1. Select Brand design and choose the desired brand theme from the dropdown menu. Click Save /
Yes:

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4.1.2 – Language
The language displayed by the user interface is configured with the Language function.
If additional languages were chosen during post-setup, the languages are selectable here.
1. Only if languages other than English (US) were added, select Language, and then choose the
desired language from the dropdown menu. Click Save / Yes:

4.1.3 – Update
The schedule for automatic updates is configured with the Update function.
1. Select Update, and then review the available update schedule settings:
2. Configure the update cycle and time appropriate for your facility: Click Save / Yes:

Note:
For detailed instructions and additional information refer to Service Information – ODIS Service
document title: Online Update Guide
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4.1.4 – Dealer Data
If desired, configure the name of the dealership to appear in diagnostic logs.
1. Select Dealer data: Enter the name of the dealership in the Facility ID entry field: Click Save /Yes:

Note:
Do not exceed 100 characters including spaces.
Exceeding the character allowance may cause
GFF log transmissions to fail!

4.2 – Administration - Support
The following subsections describe configurations using the Admin > Support operating mode.
4.2.1 – Contact Data
Contact information must be saved for Support Button requests.
1. From the Admin operating mode main screen, select the Support tab: The Contact data subsection is
displayed first by default:
2. Fill in all contact details, including a valid email address: Click Save / Yes:

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4.2.2 – Email Outgoing Server
Dealership network connection parameters must be configured before using the Support Button.
1. Select E-mail outgoing server: Enter information as applicable and specific to your dealership
network. Click Save / Yes:

Notes:
• For detailed instructions refer to Service Information – ODIS Service document title: ODIS
Service Email Outbox Configuration Guide
• If dealership specifics are not available, refer to Service Information – ODIS Service document
title: Dedicated Email Server Configuration

4.3 – Administration - Connections
The following subsections describe configurations using the Admin > Connections operating mode.
4.3.1 – Brand Settings Data
The connection to VWAG Group Services (to transmit GFF logs, etc.) is configured via Brand settings.
1. From the Admin operating mode main screen, select the Connections tab. The Brand settings
subsection is displayed first by default:

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2. Change the Connection type in the dropdown menu(s) from CPN to Internet: Click Save / Yes:

IMPORTANT!
Failure to change the connection type from CPN to Internet will result in the inability to
download online updates!
4.3.2 – Mirror Server 2
Please confirm the Mirror Server 2 URL specified for the US /CDN market:
1. Select Mirror Server 2:
2. Confirm the Mirror Server URL appears as: https://mirrorserver2.vwhub.com/dav/

Post-Setup Configuration steps completed. Proceed to Section 4.4 - Page 22

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4.4 – Additional Instructions
The additional configurations etc. listed below must be performed as applicable before placing the
diagnostic device into service. All instructions documents are posted on ServiceNet.
 Perform the VAS 5054A Diagnostic Interface Bluetooth & EDIC Configuration:
Refer to Service Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware & Windows document title:
VAS 5054A Diagnostic Interface – Bluetooth & EDIC Configuration
 Perform the VAS 5054A Diagnostic Interface USB Configuration:
Refer to Service Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware & Windows document title:
VAS 5054A Diagnostic Interface – USB Configuration
 Where applicable, perform the VAS 6154 Diagnostic Interface Configuration:
Refer to Service Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware & Windows document title:
VAS 6154 Diagnostic Interface – Introduction & Startup Guide
 Where applicable, connect and configure a VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box:
Refer to Service Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware & Windows document title:
VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box – Software Configuration

5.0 – Online Updates
Dealerships are responsible for ensuring all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by new vehicle
warranty are updated with the latest ODIS Service application and diagnostic data.
The initial installation of application and diagnostic data from the web-server was current as of the date of
its release. However, revised and additional application and diagnostic data may have been
released afterwards via online updates.
All available online updates must be downloaded and installed when they are released.
For details on online update setup and functions, refer to Service Information - ODIS Service document
title: Online Update Guide.

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