Replacement ECM, Adaptation (Function 10)

2001 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Replacement ECM, Adaptation (Function 10)



Replacement Engine Control Module (ECM), Adaptation (function 10)


NOTE:
- The engine control module is adapted to the immobilizer control module in the instrument cluster. When changing a component it must be readapted.
- If an authorized ignition key is not available but the secret number is, new ignition keys must be manufactured and adapted.
- The adapting can be interrupted with the "C" button of VAG 1551


Requirements
Authorized ignition key available.

- Insert old (authorized) key in ignition lock.
- Connect VAG 1551, select operating mode 1, "Rapid data transfer". Switch ignition on and enter address word 17, "Instrument cluster".

After control module identification has been displayed:

Indicated on display (example)


IMMO-IDENT No.: VWZ7ZOV0066808 ->


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -1- and -0- to select function 10, "Adaptation".

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Adaptation
Enter channel number XX



- Press button -0- twice to select "Channel O".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Adaptation Q
Erase learned value?



- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display


Adaptation ->
Learned values are erased



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



NOTE: The next time the ignition is switched "on" the identification of the engine control module is read by the immobilizer control module and stored.

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