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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBODY CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMFORT SYSTEM (VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS)INITIATING ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
2001 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Initiating On Board Diagnostic Program
2001 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Initiating On Board Diagnostic Program
Requirements
- Voltage supply and fuses OK
- "Terminal 15 on" required to initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD) (ignition switched on)
NOTE:
- If the display remains blank, check the VAG 1551 voltage supply. See Wiring Diagrams.
- Additional operating instructions can be obtained by pressing the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) "HELP" button.
- The -> button is used to advance through the program sequence.
- The "PRINT" button is used for switching on the printer (lamp in button lights up).
- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool. VAG 1551 Scan Tool Connecting
- Switch ignition on.
- Switch printer on with "PRINT" button (lamp in button lights up).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer".
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX
Address word for the comfort system: 46
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX
- Press buttons -4- and -6- to insert "Comfort System" address word 46.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
46 - Comfort System
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer
Scan Tool sends address word 46
The control module identification of the central control module (Comf cent. CU) is indicated on the VAG 1551 scan tool display.
1J0959799J 03 Comf. cent. CU 0001 ->
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX
The program can be advanced to the "Rapid data transfer, select function XX" option using the -C- button.
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display (briefly):
Please wait
and then the control module identification of the driver's door control module is indicated on the VAG 1551 scan tool display.
1J0 959 801A 03 Door CU FS0022 ->
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display (briefly):
Please wait
and then the passenger's door control module identification is indicated on the VAG 1551 scan tool display.
1J0 959 802B 03 Door CU BF0022 ->
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display (briefly):
Please wait
and then the left rear door control module identification is indicated on the VAG 1551 scan tool display.
1J0 959 811A 03 Door CU HL0022 ->
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display (briefly):
Please wait
and then the right rear door control module identification is indicated on the VAG 1551 scan tool display.
1J0 959 812A 03 Door CU HR0022 ->
- Press -> button.
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.