Check Control Module Version

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Check Control Module Version



Check Control Module Version

- Connecting scan tool, initiating On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
General Information

- Switch on printer with Print button (warning lamp in button lights up).
- Press keys -0- and -1-.

Indicated on display;


Rapid data transfer Q
01-Check Control Module Version


- Confirm entry with the -Q- button.

Control module VW3 (example)

Indicated on display.


1J0 909 609 A AIRBAG VW 3 SG V03 ->
Coding 00068 WSC12345


Top line
- 1J0 909 609 A = Control module Part No.
- Airbag VW3 = System designation
- S = Side airbag, G = Elect. belt tensioner
- V03 = software version number

Lower line
- Coding XXXXX = Coding variants
- WSC XXXXX = Dealership number (Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system)

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX


Control module VW5 (example)

Indicated on display.


6Q0909605 A OF AIRBAG VW5 02 0004 ->
Coding 12358 WSC12345


Top line
- 6Q0909605 A = Control module Part No.
- 0F = Index
- Airbag VW5 = System designation
- 02 = version number crash sensor
- 0004 = software version number

Lower line
- Coding XXXXX = Coding variants
- WSC XXXXX = Dealership number (Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system)

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX

RENDER: 1.0x

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