Electronic Immobilizer, Adapting to Engine Control Module

2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Electronic Immobilizer, Adapting to Engine Control Module



Special tools and equipment
- Scan tool VAG 1551 or vehicle system tester VAG 1552 with cable VAG 1551/3

Conditions
- Authorized vehicle key required.

Work sequence
- Connect scan tool VAG 1551 or vehicle system tester VAG 1552 with cable VAG 1551/3.
- Switch on ignition.
- Operate scan tool or vehicle system tester taking into account the information on the display:
- Press key 1 for "Rapid data transfer".
- Press keys 1 and 7 for address word "dash panel insert" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


1J0919991A A4-COMBIINSTR. VDO X00
Coding 20142 WSC XXXXX



- Press the -> key.

Indicated on display:


IMMO IDENTNO.: VWZ7Z0555153 ->

- Press the -> key.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press keys 1 and 0 for function "Adaption" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Adaption
Feed in channel number XX



- Press key 0 twice for "Channel number 0" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Adaption Q
Erase learned values?



- Confirm input with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Adaption ->
Learned values have been erased



- Conclude adaption by pressing -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
- Switch off ignition.


NOTE: The identity of the engine control module is read into the immobilizer control module when next switching the ignition on.
RENDER: 1.0x

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