Airbag Control Module Coding After Replacement (GROUP 01, NO. 96-07)

WARNING: This page is about the Passat TDI, 4D Sedan, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1996-12-16
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 96-07

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CODING AFTER REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 96-07, Date of Issue: December 16, 1996

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CODING AFTER REPLACEMENT

Model(s): 1993-on Volkswagen Passat

Group: 01 - On-Board Diagnostic

Bulletin No.: 96-07

Date: December 16, 1996

File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No.: W42 012 194 109.

SERVICE INFORMATION

The following article contains new information regarding Airbag Control Module coding after replacement.

This information will be integrated with the next Repair Manual update.

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE -J234-, CODING USING VAG 1551 SCAN TOOL (ONLY WHEN INSTALLING A NEW CONTROL MODULE)

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.

- Switch ignition on.

The Airbag Malfunction Indicator (MIL) Lamp -K75- lights up continuously.

- Press button -1- for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Display will show the following:

Fig 1: Display 1

- Press buttons -1- and -5- (to insert address word 15 for "Airbag").

Display will show the following:

Fig 2: Display 2

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Display will show the following:

Fig 3: Display 3

- Press --> button.

Display will show the following:

Fig 4: Display 4

- Press buttons -0- and -7- (to insert function 07 "Code control module").

Display will show the following:

Fig 5: Display 5

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Display will show the following:

Fig 6: Display 6

- Enter code number (vehicle specific e.g. 00071)

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Display will show the following (The control module identification number with the relevant index letter, code number and workshop code is displayed.):

Fig 7: Display 7

If the contents of the display are as described then the coding is successful.

If the control module code number entered is not accepted then the following will be displayed:

Fig 8: Display 8

In this case, the control module has not been correctly programmed with the relevant data for the vehicle. Coding is no longer possible. The airbag MIL -K75- will not go out and stays lit continuously.

- Check that airbag control module of correct part number has been installed (compare part number identification and index letter) or whether incorrect code number has been entered.

Ending function:

- Press --> button.

Display will show the following:

Fig 9: Display 9

- Press buttons -0- and -6- to end output.

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Display will show the following:

Fig 10: Display 10

The Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp -K75- must go out after approx. 3 seconds.