Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)

2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)



Read Measuring Value Block (function 08)

Use this function to determine immobilizer system status.

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool, select operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer", switch on ignition and enter address word 17, "Instrument cluster".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
- Press -> button until "Select function" appears in display.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer Q
08 - Read Measuring Value Block



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block
Input display group number XX



- Press button -0- once and -2- twice to enter "display group 22".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

- Indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block 22 ->
1 1 1 2



Display Group 22:






- Key status (not) OK "0"
- A faulty key or key without transponder has been used
- An ignition key with an incorrect type of transponder was used (fixed code transponder)
- Induction coil malfunction, check DTC memory. With Manufacturer Scan Tool
- Number of adapted keys: "2"

If value in display fields 1 - 3 is 1:

- Press button -3- (to advance to display group 2 3).

- Indicated on display (example only)


Read Measuring Value Block 23 ->
1 0 1



If something different appears on the display, perform "adapting ignition keys" function.

If a "0" is displayed in display field 3:

An ignition key with an incorrect type of transponder was used.

- Obtain key with correct type of transponder.


NOTE:
- Various types of ignition keys with various types of transponders are available. Observe when ordering parts!.


- Press -> button to return program to function selection.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


RENDER: 1.0x

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