System requirements

System requirements for the repair and servicing information

• Adobe Acrobat Reader (to open PDF documents)
• Operating system: Windows 10 or later is recommended (Please note that ODIS has other system requirements)
• Web browser: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox (with other browsers some of the functions used cannot be used or can only be used with limitations)

System requirements for the Offboard Diagnostic Information System software

The Offboard Diagnostic Information System software is the programme that provides you with an interface that complies with SAE J2534 (diagnostic interface). This software enables you to diagnose all vehicles of FAW-VW brand VW.

Furthermore, you have access to the following information during the vehicle diagnosis:

• Vehicle data
• Repair manuals
• Circuit diagrams
• Field actions
• Technical product information

This information is only available in the diagnostic software during an active diagnostic session.

The following requirements must be met in order to operate the Offboard Diagnostic Information System software:

• Operating system: Microsoft® Windows 10 (64 Bit) with Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
• CPU: at least 1 Ghz, recommended: 2 GHz dual-core processor
• RAM: at least 2 GB, recommended: 4 GB + activated virtual memory
• Hard drive: at least 15 GB free memory (per brand approx. 4 GB base + 1 GB for each language installed)
• Graphics: at least 800 x 600, recommended: 1024 x 768
• Miscellaneous:
  • One free USB port for the diagnostic interface
  • DVD drive
  • Online connection

The following VAS diagnostic interfaces are supported:

• VAS 6154 (WLAN capable) (Windows 10)
• VAS 5054 (wireless via Bluetooth) (Windows 10)
• VAS 5055 (cable via USB connection) (Windows 10)

In addition to the indicated VAS diagnostic interfaces, other SAE J2534-compliant diagnostic interfaces are supported by the Offboard Diagnostic Information System. To start up, the relevant box should be connected with the diagnostic tester via the USB port and the appropriate driver software installed. Administrator rights are required for the software installation.

password security

• at least 10 characters
• at least three of four of the following character classes: capital letters, small letters, numbers, special characters {!@#$%&/=?_.,:;\-}
• maximum two similar characters sequently

To change the password every 90 days, you have to log in via the following link: https://dealerportal.vw-group.com/login/login_en.html
To be able to login, you have to select "Login with Global-UserID".