Engine Control Module, Coding: Notes
If appropriate code for vehicle is not displayed or if ECM has been replaced, code ECM as follows.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Scan tool VAG1551/ VAG1552 using adapter cable VAG1551/3
-- Connect VAG1551/ VAG1552 scan tool VAG 1551/VAG 1552, CONNECTING .
-- Switch ON ignition but do not start engine.
-- Press -0- and -1- buttons to select address word 01: "Engine electronics"
Display will appear as shown (I.D. example only):
| 038906018M 1.9l R4 EDC 00AG 1813 → Coding 0001 WSC XXXXX |
-- Press → button.
Display will appear as shown:
| Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX |
-- Press -0- and -7- buttons to select function 07: "Code control module".
-- Press Q button to enter input.
Display will appear as shown:
| Code control module Q Input code number xxxxx (0-32000) |
-- Enter appropriate code number for this vehicle.
Coding tables ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODING, MY 1998-1999