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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003NEW BEETLE (1C1) L4-2.0L (BDC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESCONTROL MODULE VERSION, CHECKING (FUNCTION 01)
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L4-2.0L (BDC)
Control Module Version, Checking (Function 01)
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L4-2.0L (BDC)SECTION Control Module Version, Checking (Function 01)
Checking Control Module Version (Function 01)
- Connecting V.A.G 1551 or VAS 5051 and initiating On Board Diagnosis (OBD).
Scan Tool, Connecting
Introducing On Board Diagnosis (OBD) For Airbag
- Switch on printer with Print button (warning lamp in button lights up) if using V.A.G 1551 or print via the print menu when using VAS 5051, if necessary.
- Press buttons -0- and -1-.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
01 - Interrogating control module version
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Control module VW3 (example)
Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551:
1J0 909 609 D AIRBAG VW 3 SG 0001 ->
Coding 00068 WSC12345
Top line
- Part number of control module
- System-designation
- (AIRBAG VW3 SG V03)
- S-Side airbag, G-electrical.
- belt tensioner, 0001-Version number
Lower line
- Code number
- Dealership code number 1)
1) Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system.
Control module VW5 (example)
Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551:
6Q0909605 A 0F AIRBAG VW5 01 0004 ->
Coding 12358 WSC12345
Top line
- Part number of control module
- (6Q0909605 A)
- Index (0F)
- System designation
- (AIRBAG VW5)
- Version number crash sensor
- (01)
- Version number software
- (0004)
Lower line
- Code number
- Dealership code number 1)
1) Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system.
Control module VW7 (example)
Indicated on display of scan tool V.A.G 1551:
6Q0909605E 04 AIRBAG VW7 0518 ->
Coding 0012340 WSC12345
Top line
- Part number of control module
- (6Q0909605E)
- Index (04)
- System designation
- (AIRBAG VW7)
- Version number software
- (0518)
Lower line
- Code number
- Dealership code number 1)
1) 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
NO RELATED
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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.