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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999PASSAT SEDAN (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - HVACCONTROL MODULE HVACTESTING AND INSPECTION
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)
Control Module HVAC: Testing and Inspection
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Climatronic Control Module -J255- Coding (Scan Tool Function 07)
NOTE:
- Each replacement Climatronic control module -J255- must be coded after installing.
- Perform function 04, "Basic Setting", after coding.
- If the appropriate vehicle code or the appropriate equipment level is not displayed, the control module must be coded as follows:
- The A/C control head -E87- flashes for 15 seconds when the control module -J255 has not been coded.
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), input address word 08 "AC/Heating electronics" and press -> until "Select function XX" appears in display. Check Control Module Version (Function 01)
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select function 07 "Coding control module".
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
07 - Coding control module
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Coding control module Q
Enter code number XXXXX
- Using scan tool button pad, enter code number according to coding table and confirm entry with -Q- button.
Coding table
Coding For vehicles
02000 USA/CDN up to 11.98
05000 USA/CDN from 11.98 up to 10.00
17200 USA/CDN from 10.00
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
The VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) display will show the control module coding and part number.
3B1901044A SXX ->
Coding 02000 WSC XXXXX
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
NOTE: The code entered and displayed will not be loaded into the Climatronic control module until the ignition has been switched off once.
- End output (function 06). End Output (Function 06)
- Switch off ignition and disconnect Data Link Connector (DLC).
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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.