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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - RESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULETESTING AND INSPECTION
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Air Bag Control Module: Testing and Inspection
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Check Control Module Versions (function 01)
- Scan Tool (ST) V.A.G 1551, connecting.
- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD). On Board Diagnosis (OBD) For Airbag, Initiating
- Switch printer on via Print -button (indicator lamp in button illuminates).
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons - 0 - and - 1 -.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
01 - Check control module version
- Press Q button to confirm input.
Control module VW 3 (example)
Indicated on display (for current control module versions, see replacement parts catalog):
1J0 909 609 A AIRBAG VW3 SG V03
Coding 00068 WSC12345
- 1J0 909 609 A = Control module Part No.
- Airbag VW3 = System designation
- S = Side airbag, G = Elect. belt tensioner
- V03 = software version number
- Bottom line coding number, operating number *
- Coding = Coding variants
- WSC XXXXX = Dealership number (Will be automatically stored in control module when entering system)
* automatically stored in control module upon intervention into installed system.
Control module VW 5 (example)
Indicated on display (for current control module versions, see replacement parts catalog):
6Q0909605 A 0F AIRBAG VW 5 01 0004 -->
Coding 12358 WSC12345
- 6Q0 909 605 = Control module Part No.
- 0H = Index
- Airbag VW5 = System designation
- Airbag VW5 = System designation
- 02 = version number crash sensor
- 0004 = software version number
- Top line Part number of control module (6Q0909605 A) index (0F) system identification (AIRBAG VW 5 ) version no. of crash sensor - 01 - version number software - 0004 -
- Bottom line coding number, operating number *
- Coding = Coding variants
- WSC = Dealership number (Will be automatically stored in control module when entering system)
* automatically stored in control module upon intervention into installed system.
- Press --> -button.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.