Check Control Module Versions (Function 01)

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L4-2.0L (AVH)SECTION Check Control Module Versions (Function 01)



Check Control Module Versions (Function 01)

- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool. Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD). On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating Program
- Switch printer on with "PRINT" button (warning lamp in button lights up).
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "Check Control Module Versions" function 01.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer Q
1 - Check Control Module Versions



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Control module VW3 (example)

Indicated on display (see parts catalog for latest control module version).


1J0 909 609 A AIRBAG VW 3 SG V03 ->
Coding 00068 WSC 12345


Top line
- 1J0 909 609 A = Control module Part No.
- Airbag VW3 = System designation
- S = Side airbag, G = Elect, belt tensioner
- V03 = software version number

Lower line
- Coding XXXXX = Coding variants
- WSC XXXXX = Dealership number (Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system)

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX



Control module VW5 (example)

Indicated on display (see parts catalog for latest control module version).


6Q0909605 A 16 AIRBAG VW5 OD 0004 ->
Coding 12598 WSC 00066


Top line
- 6Q0909605 A = Control module Part No.
- 16 = Index
- Airbag VW5 = System designation
- OD = version number crash sensor
- 0004 = software version number

Lower line
- Coding XXXXX = Coding variants
- WSC XXXXX = Dealership number (Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system)

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX
RENDER: 1.0x

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