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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLERELAYS AND MODULES - A/TCONTROL MODULETESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNINGPROGRAMMING TRANS CONTROL MODULE (BASIC SETTING, INITIATING) - 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC 09A
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Programming Trans Control Module (Basic Setting, Initiating) - 5 Speed Automatic 09A
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Programming Trans Control Module (Basic Setting, Initiating) - 5 Speed Automatic 09A
Basic Setting, Initiating
NOTE:
The basic setting should be initiated after performing the following repairs:
- Replacing engine
- Replacing or coding engine control module
- Removing and installing transmission
- Removing and installing "electronic accelerator"
- Replacing automatic transmission control module -J217-
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" appears in the display Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press keys 0 and 4 to select function "Initiating basic setting".
Accelerator pedal must remain in idling position.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
04 - Basic setting
- Confirm entry with key Q.
Indicated on display
Basic setting HELP
Enter display group number XXX
- Press key 0 three times.
- Confirm entry with key Q.
Indicated on display
System in basic setting 0->
The system is now in the basic setting.
- Depress accelerator pedal as far as kickdown and hold in this position for 3 seconds.
- Press key ->.
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.