Coding Control Module (Function 07)

CODING CONTROL MODULE (FUNCTION 07)

If the appropriate code for the vehicle is not displayed or if the control module has been replaced, the control module must be coded as follows.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
- VAG 1551/1552 scan tool with VAG 1551/3 adapter cable

Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551/1552 scan tool and with ignition switched on, select "Engine Electronics" address word 01 and press -Q- button to confirm input, refer to "VAG 1551 Connecting and Selecting Address Word 01". VAG 1551 Connecting and Selecting Address Word 01

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons -1- and -1- to select "Log-in Procedure" function 11 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Log-in procedure HELP
Input code number XXXXX

- Press buttons -0-, -1-, -2-, - 8- and -3- to input log-in code 01283 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module" function 07 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Code Control Module HELP
Input code number XXXXX (0-32000)

- Input the appropriate code number for this vehicle and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Coding Application
00006 Passat with manual transmission
00007 Passat with automatic transmission

The VAG 1551 scan tool display will show the control module identification, e.g,:

037 906 259B MOTRONIC M5.9 AT V02->
Coding 0006 WSC xxxxx

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

NOTE: The code entered and shown on the display will not be used by the Engine Control Module (ECM) until the ignition has been switched off once. An incorrect coding leads to:
- Engine running malfunctions
- Increased fuel consumption
- Increased emissions
- Malfunctions stored in Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory which are not actually present
- Reduced transmission life