Code Control Module (scan tool function 07): Notes

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) can be coded.

Procedure

Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select Transmission Control Module (TCM) using "address word" 02. See VAS5051 TESTER OR VAG1551 SCAN TOOL, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONS .

Ignition must remain switched on for this.

Indicated on display

Fig 1: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (1 Of 9)

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Print out control module identification:

Switch on printer by pressing the print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
Press buttons -0- and -1-.
Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 2: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (2 Of 9)

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Control module identification is displayed:

Depending on the control module version (software version), control module may indicate a different identification than shown in this example. Allocation of the control module:

See Parts catalog.

Clarification of display:

4B0927156BT: Part number
AG5 01V: Automatic Transmission, 5-speed 01V
2,8l 5V: Engine type
USA: Market, USA and Canada
1416: 14 = software version, 16 = data version
Coding 00002: Coding (see CODING TABLES )
WSC 00000: Factory identification of VAG1551, with which the last coding was performed

Press --> button.

Transmission control module identification can only be printed out when printer is switched on.

Indicated on display

Fig 3: VAG1551 Scan Tool Displa - Code Control Module (3 Of 9)

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NOTE: Read Transmission Control Module (TCM) identification to determine which transmission/engine combination is present in this particular case, see clarification above. Then use coding table to determine whether the appropriate code is entered.

Press buttons -0- and -7-. This selects "Coding Control Module", function 07.

NOTE: Coding can only be performed with ignition on and selector lever in position "P" or "N". Accelerator pedal must be in idle position. Vehicle must be stationary and engine must not be started.

Indicated on display

Fig 4: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (4 Of 9)

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Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 5: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (5 Of 9)

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Enter code

NOTE: Use control module identification to retrieve appropriate code from CODING TABLES . Enter it into tester. The Dynamic Shifting Program (DSP) should remain on at all times if possible.

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

NOTE:

DTC memory in the control module is automatically erased following coding.

Press --> button.

Indicated on display

Fig 6: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (6 Of 9)

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Check control module version (press buttons -0- and -1-), confirm input with Q button and check coding. See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD), INITIATING .

When indicated on display: An attempt was made to enter a coding that is not valid or unrecognized by the control module.

Fig 7: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (7 Of 9)

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NOTE:

If an incorrect coding is entered, the control module will retain the old coding.

Indicated on display

Fig 8: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (8 Of 9)

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NOTE:

A control module identification that has been incorrectly entered is only indicated alongside the old coding for older VAG1551 tester cards.

When indicated on display:

Fig 9: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module (9 Of 9)

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An attempt was made to perform coding in an unauthorized coding condition, for example, with vehicle in a driving mode.