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

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