Headlamp Alignment Control Module: Testing and Inspection

2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)SECTION Testing and Inspection




Code Control Module (function 07)
The control module for automatic vertical headlight aim control must be coded for the appropriate drive layout.

Initiating coding

- Press buttons -0- and -7-.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Code Control Module
Enter code numbers XXXXX (0-32000)



For the Passat, the following codes are possible:
- 00007 for Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
- 00008 for All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
- e.g. input code number 00007.

Indicated on display:


Code Control Module Q
Enter code number 00007 (0-32000)



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display after approx. 5 seconds:


427907357 autom. vert.aim.cont. D04 ->
Coding 00007



- End coding with the -> button.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



The tester returns to the "Select function" mode.

RENDER: 1.0x

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