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Update Programming To Eliminate Possible Engine Does Not Crank (GROUP 01, NO. 06-05)

WARNING: This page is about the Jetta TDI, Automatic DCT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2006-03-06
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 06-05

UPDATE PROGRAMMING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK

UPDATE PROGRAMMING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 06-05, Date of Issue:  March 06, 2006
VOLKSWAGEN: new GTI, (Eng. Code BPY) 2006 (US), 2007 (Canada); Jetta (Eng. Code BPY) 2006
GROUP: 01 - On-Board Diagnostic

CONDITION

2.0L TFSI (Engine Code BPY) does not Crank.

Condition may be caused by a software issue with Engine Control Module Part No: 1K0 907 115B with software level of 0010.

SERVICE

TIP:  Update programming procedure has been revised for vehicles equipped with the higher speed diagnostic CAN-bus.

Part numbers listed in this technical bulletin are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

PROCEDURE

UPDATE - PROGRAMMING (FLASHING)

TIP:  When performing the update programming procedure, ALL DTCs for all systems are erased. DTCs linked to Guided Fault Finding function tests will be lost. Therefore, always address stored DTCs for Customer concerns unrelated to the update programming procedure first.

The following "Update - Programming" (flashing) process may overwrite any "TUNED" ECM programming. A "TUNED" ECM is described as any ECM altered so as to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by Volkswagen of America, Inc.

If you encounter a vehicle with a "Tuned" ECM, prior to performing the "Update - Programming" (flashing) procedure:

  • Your Dealership should place the vehicle owner on notice in writing, that their ECM was found to have been tuned, and that any damage caused by the tuning of the ECM (including any adverse emissions consequences) will not be covered by Volkswagen of America, Inc. warranties.
  • For any repair requested by the owner under warranty or outside warranty that requires update programming, which will automatically wipe out the "Tuning" program, your Dealership should advise the owner of the above and get Owner's written consent (see attached Control Module Tuning form) to the update programming procedure.

TOOL REQUIREMENTS

  • VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 (with Base CD V.08.00.00 and the Brand CD V.08.65.01 or higher).
  • "Update - Programming" (flashing) CD W42SWU0020.

TIP:  Additional copies of the "Update - Programming" CD (Literature Number W42SWU0020) may be ordered from the Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center at www.vw.ddsltd.com, or by calling 1-800-544-8021 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. This number can be dialed in both the United States and Canada.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Battery MUST have minimum no-load charge of 12.5V (failure to maintain voltage during update process can lead to ECM failure) (you must use an approved battery charger to maintain battery voltage).
  • VAS 5051: connected to vehicle and to 110V AC Power supply at all times during procedure.
  • VAS 5052: connected to vehicle with battery voltage requirements met.
  • Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) switched OFF.
  • When performing the update programming procedure, ALL DTCs for all systems are erased.
  • DTCs linked to Guided Fault Finding function tests will be lost. Therefore, always address stored DTCs for Customer concerns unrelated to the update programming procedure first.

TIP:  Non-observance of the following points may lead to ECM failure! VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 must always be connected to the approved power supply at the approved voltages. Under no circumstances should the power supply be interrupted or the diagnostic connector unplugged during the update programming procedure. Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) must be switched OFF.

"UPDATE - PROGRAMMING" (FLASHING) PROCEDURE, CHECKING FOR UPDATE MATCH

  • Switch ignition ON.
  • Switch VAS 5051/ VAS 5052 ON and insert update programming CD into CD drive as soon as start screen appears.
    • Wait for CD-ROM light to stop flashing before proceeding.
      Fig 1: VAS Display - Start Screen
      G04580062

TIP:  You must return to the start screen before starting a new (flashing) session, otherwise the update programming CD will not be recognized by the tester.

  • Select "Vehicle Self Diagnosis" mode.
  • Select vehicle system "01-Engine electronics".
    • Program checks software level.

If software level of ECM MATCHES level indicated by update programming CD:

  • "Update - Programming" (arrow) will not appear.
    Fig 2: VAS Display - Select Diagnosis Function
    G04580063

TIP:  The "Update - Programming" function is only available when the inserted update programming CD level and current vehicle ECM level are different.

If software level DOES NOT match the level indicated on update programming CD:

  • "Update - Programming" (arrow) appears.
    Fig 3: VAS Display - Select Diagnosis Function
    G04580064
  • If "Update Programming" does not appear and the ECM software level is an older level than the update programming CD level, select "06 - end output". Select vehicle system "01 - engine electronics". By reinitiating communication, "Update Programming" should now appear.

PRIOR TO PERFORMING PROCEDURE TO "UPDATE - PROGRAMMING" (FLASH) THE ECM

  • Check and print ALL fault memories as follows:
    • Select backward arrow < button
    • Choose "Gateway installation list"
      Fig 4: VAS Display - Select Vehicle System
      G04580065
    • Select the first Control Module for which "Malfunction" appears
    • Select "02 - "Interrogate fault memory"
    • Select "Print" and "Save result"
    • Answer "yes" to "erase old log?"
    • Press backward arrow < button twice.
    • Repeat the preceding steps for all remaining Control Modules indicating "Malfunction".

However, for the remaining Control Modules, answer "NO" when asked "erase old log"? 

Fig 5: VAS Display - Select Control Module With Malfunction
G04580066
  • When all faults have been stored:
    • Select "Print" and then select "Self Diagnosis log"
  • Once ALL fault memories have been inspected:
    • Select vehicle system "01-Engine electronics".
      Fig 6: VAS Display - Select Vehicle System
      G04580067
    • Select "Update - Programming" option at bottom of screen (arrow).
      Fig 7: VAS Display - Select Update-Programming
      G04580068
NOTE: Once "Update - Programming" function has been started, switching ignition OFF or disconnecting the diagnostic connector may completely destroy the ECM.

"UPDATE - PROGRAMMING" (FLASHING), PERFORMING

After selecting "Update - Programming" function, new program version as listed below will install:

  • Model year 2006, 1K0 907 115B software level 0020
    Fig 8: VAS Display - Update-Programming
    G04580069
  • By selecting the forward arrow >button, the programming procedure begins.

Similar screen appears:

Fig 9: VAS Display - Programming In Progress
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The previous data in the ECM is erased and the new data is being transferred to the module from the update programming CD.

  • Approximate flashing time is 5 minutes.

TIP:  If during the "Update - Programming", a fault message is displayed:

  • Confirm that VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 diagnostic tool power supply is adequate and that ALL appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) are switched OFF.
  • The "Update - Programming" (flashing) process must then be started from the beginning using the "Repeat" button (arrow). DO NOT  use the "Cancel" button.
    Fig 10: VAS Display - Fault Message
    G04580071
NOTE: On NO occasion should the "Cancel" button be selected.
  • Once "Update - Programming" (flashing) is complete:
  • The tester requests you to switch the ignition OFF.
    Fig 11: VAS Display - Switch Off Ignition
    G04580072
    • Switch ignition OFF.
  • The tester requests you to switch the ignition ON.
    • Switch ignition ON when prompted.
  • After switching ignition ON, the ECM has been re-initialized, however, fault memories must now be erased.
  • Similar screen appears.
    Fig 12: VAS Display - ECM Part Number And New Software Level
    G04580073

TIP: 

  • ECM Part Number and new software level is displayed at (arrows).
    • Select the "Print", then "Screen" button.
    • Attach print to vehicle Repair Order.
    • Select the forward arrow > button to continue.

FAULT MEMORIES, ERASING AFTER "UPDATE - PROGRAMMING" (FLASHING)

Due to the CAN bus system, fault messages will be stored in various Control Modules during programming.

  • Erase ALL fault memories as follows:
    • Select the backward arrow < button again.
      Fig 13: VAS Display - Erase Fault Memory
      G04580074
    • Choose "Gateway installation list"
      Fig 14: VAS Display - Select Vehicle System
      G04580075
    • Using the scroll bar, scroll down and select "19 - Gateway" as the first Control Module memory to erase.
    • select "02 - interrogate fault memory"
    • select backward arrow < button.
    • select "05 - erase fault memory"
    • press backward arrow < button twice.
    • Repeat the preceding steps.
NOTE: Only erase fault memory of Control Modules which indicate "malfunction"
Fig 15: VAS Display - Control Modules With Malfunction
G04580076
  • Once fault memories have been erased:
    • Finish update of the ECM by selecting the backward arrow < button.
  • Update programming CD can now be removed from VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 Diagnostic tool.
    • Attach prints to vehicle Repair Order.
    • Select "Go to" then select "Exit".

TIP:  It is not generally necessary to encode the ECM following the "Update - Programming" (flashing) procedure.

It is only necessary to set the readiness code if faults were present in the ECM before update programming. The update programming process does not create faults in the ECM or delete the readiness code.

  • Use VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 to set readiness code.
    WARRANTY INFORMATION

    When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the following:
    Claim Type: W2
    Part Identifier: 2470
    Damage Code: 2470 39 000 1
    Labor Operation: 24702551 35 TU
    Diagnostic Time: No Diagnostic Time Allowed
    Claim Comment: Type "As per Technical Bulletin V010605" in comment section of Warranty Claim
Fig 16: Control Module Tuning Form
G04580077