Identifying a Vehicle by VIN
NOTICE

Reading out the VIN via HG-VCI PC is not possible on every vehicle.
Proceed as follows to identify a vehicle by VIN:
- Select >Vehicle selection< in the main menu.
- Select >i<.
- Activate the check box
for passenger cars,
for motorcycles, or
for trucks.
- Select VIN identification with
.
- Select the requested manufacturer.
CAUTION
Pulling off of the HG-VCI PC when actuating the clutch
Risk of injury or material damages
Proceed as follows before startup:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. No gear is engaged.
3. Regard the window with information and instructions.
NOTICE
Danger of short circuit and voltage peaks when connecting the HG-VCI PC
Danger of destruction of automotive electronics
Switch off ignition before connecting the HG-VCI PC to the vehicle.
- Connect the HG-VCI PC to the vehicle's diagnostic connection.
- Both LEDs of the HG-VCI PC flash.
- The HG-VCI PC is ready for operation.
- Confirm the selection with
.
- Data download is in progress. Communication with the vehicle is established.
- Observe the information and instructions windows. The message VIN could not be read out appears if the VIN could not be read out.
- Confirm the window with infos and instructions with
where necessary.
- Repeat steps 5 to 8 where necessary.
- Confirm the window with infos and instructions with
.
- Communication to vehicle is being established. A drop-down list appears.
- The corresponding vehicles are selected from the database.
- Double-click the required vehicle to select.
- Perform steps 8 to 11 as described in section Vehicle selection.