Engine Control Module, Coding

Engine Control Module (ECM), coding

NOTE:
- A 5-character code must always be displayed during the Control Module identification.
- The Control Module must be re-coded if the Control Module has been replaced or the appropriate vehicle coding is not displayed.

Special tools, testers measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

- Scan Tool VAG 1551 with cable VAG 1551/3B

Work sequence

- Connect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool
- Switch ON ignition
- Press 0 and 1 buttons to select "Address word" 01 Engine electronics"

Display will appear as shown

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press 0 and 7 buttons to select "Coding Control Module"
- Press Q button to enter input

Display will appear as shown

Coding Control Module Q
Enter code number XXXX (0-32000)

- Enter appropriate code number for this vehicle
- Press Q button to enter input Coding variations. Engine Control Module, Coding Variants


Display will appear as shown if an illegal code is entered.

Function is not recognized or cannot ->
be performed at the moment.

Control Module identification and coding will appear on display as shown in example

8D0 907 557N 1.8LR4/5VT MOTR AT 003 ->
Coding 06051 WSC XXXXX

- Press -> button.
- Press 0 and 6 buttons to select Function 06: "End data transfer"
- Press Q button to enter input