Initiating & Checking Control Module Versions

2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Initiating & Checking Control Module Versions



Instrument Cluster 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. Connecting VAG 1551
- 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 -7- to input address word 17, "Instrument cluster".

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
17 Instrument cluster



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
Tester sends address word 17



Indicated on display (example only):


1J0919860D A4-KOMBI INSTR VDO V04 ->
Coding 00042 WSC 00000



Top line: Part No. of control module
System designation (Combi instrument)
Manufacturer's code 3):
MMO = Motometer
VDO = VDO
Software level

Bottom line: Coding 1)
Workshop number 2))

1 - Dependent on engine, transmission and additional equipment
2 - Automatically stored in the control module upon entry into the installed system. But not for coding of control modules that have already been used.
3 - On new instrument clusters the manufacturer code BOO may also appear instead of MMO.

If this appears on display:


Control module does not answer! HELP


- Press "HELP" button and a list of possible causes is printed out.
- After repairing malfunctions again enter address word 17 for instrument cluster and confirm with Q.
- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (example only, only vehicles with anti-theft immobilizer):


IMMO-IDENT No.: VWZ7ZOV0066808 ->


Where applicable, Motometer instrument clusters are identified by IMMO-IDENTNO: VWZ6

Where applicable, VDO instrument clusters are identified by IMMO-IDENTNO: VWZ7

- Press -> button until "Select function" appears in display.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



List of available functions







Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


RENDER: 1.0x

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