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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSINFORMATION BUSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWSCAN TOOL CONNECTING AND INITIAL CHECKSINITIATING AND CHECKING CONTROL MODULE VERSIONS
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Initiating and Checking Control Module Versions
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Initiating and Checking Control Module Versions
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface, On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating, Checking Control Module Versions
Test requirements:
- All fuses OK according to wiring diagram
- Voltage supply OK (at least 11.5 V).
- Scan Tool VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 connected.
NOTE:
- Connecting Scan Tool. Refer to "Scan Tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks" Testing and Inspection
- The following description applies only to Scan Tool VAG 1551.
- Switch on ignition.
- Switch on printer with the PRINT button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
- Press button -1- to select operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer".
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Input address word XX
- Press buttons -1- and -9- to input "Gateway" address word 19.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
19 - Diagnostic Interface for Data Bus
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
Tester sends address word 19
Indicated on display (example only):
6N0909901 Gateway K <-> CAN 0001
Coding 00007 WSC 00000
Top line: Part No. of control module
System designation
(Gateway K <-> CAN) 1)
Software level
Bottom line: Coding 2)
Workshop number
1) The Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- in instrument cluster is referred to in the OBD program as "Gateway".
2) Dependant on the control modules connected to the CAN Bus network.
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- After the HELP button is pressed, a list of the possible functions is printed out.
List of available functions
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.