Instrument Cluster, Coding (Function 07)

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AEG)SECTION Instrument Cluster, Coding (Function 07)



Instrument Cluster, Coding (function 07)

Using this function the instrument cluster can be coded as follows:
- Available equipment activation
- Market versions
- Cylinders (engine)
- Distance impulse number (K-number)


NOTE: The code table lists only those combinations applicable to Golf/Jetta through m.y. 1999.


Initiating coding
- Connect scan tool VAG 1551, select operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer", switch on ignition and enter address word 17 "instrument cluster".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
- Press -> button until "Select function"is displayed..

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code control module" function 07.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
07 - Code control module



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Code Control Module
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)



- Determine vehicle particulars and input code number using coding table.

Example:


NOTE: Values shown below are examples only!!


02 Available equipment: seatbelt warning active
2 Market version: USA
4 4-cylinders
2 Distance impulse number

Indicated on display (example only):


Code Control Module Q
Enter code number 02242 (0-32000)



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display (example only):


1J0919860D A4 COMB! INSTR VDO V04 ->
Coding 02242 WSC 00000



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



End function:
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select function 06, "End Output".

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer Help
Enter address word XX



The tester is now in basic function again.

Code table:






RENDER: 1.0x

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