Climatronic Control Module -J255- Coding (Function 07)

2003 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (BDF)SECTION Climatronic Control Module -J255- Coding (Function 07)



Climatronic Control Module -J255- Coding (Function 07)

NOTE:
- Each replacement Climatronic control module -J255- must be coded after installing.
- Perform Basic setting (function: 04) after coding.
- The A/C control head - E87 flashes for 15 seconds when the control module -J255 has not been coded.
- If the appropriate vehicle code or the appropriate equipment level is not displayed, the control module must be coded as follows:
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), enter address word 08 "AC/Heating electronics" and press until "Select function XX" appears in display. Initiating and Checking Control Module Versions


Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select function 07 Code control module.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
07 - Code control module



- Press -Q- button to confirm entry.

Indicated on display:


Coding control module Q
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)



- Using scan tool button pad, enter code number and confirm entry with - Q- button.

Coding For vehicles
01000 All USA/CDN



Indicated on display:


Coding control module Q
Enter code number 01000 (0-32000)



- Press -Q- button to confirm entry.

The VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) display will show the control module coding and the part number.


3B1 907 044 A SXX ->
Coding 01000 WSC XXXXX



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Select End output (function 06). End Output (Function 06)


NOTE: The code entered and shown on the display will not be loaded into the Climatronic control module until the ignition has been switched off once.
RENDER: 1.0x

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