Telematic Control Module -J499-, reconfiguring: Notes

After replacing the Telephone/Telematic Control Module, the control module must be coded and OnStar ® system needs to be reconfigured as described below. Have the VIN and customer details on hand.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed

Fig 1: VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Testing and Service System
Cable adapter VAS 5051/5a or VAS 5051/6a

NOTE:

DO NOT exchange Telephone/Telematic Control Modules between vehicles! Each module contains specific Station Identification (STID) and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) data unique to the VIN. This data is used by OnStar ® and National Cellular Telephone Network to identify the vehicle and administer the customer's account.
Failure to reconfigure the control module after replacement will prevent OnStar ® services and features from functioning, and will result in a customer return for repair.

Prerequisite

Telematics control module is coded. Refer to Telematic Control Module -J499-, coding .

Where applicable, carefully record the 8 character Station Identification (STID) number and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) from labels on replacement module.
Connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) and select mode "Guided Fault Finding"
Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.

After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked, see "Continued for all". Refer to Continued For All: .

If the STID number and ESN DO NOT appear on labels on the new control module, proceed as follows:

Select "Go to"
Select "Function / Component Selection"
Select "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 to 97"
Select "Electrical System (Repair Group 27; 90 to 97)

Select "01-Systems capable of self-diagnosis"
Select "Telematics NAR"
Select "Functions - Telematics NAR" and press ">" to confirm.
Select "Check control module versions - Telematics NAR".

Record ESN and STID number from appropriate display fields.