Steering System, Adaptation Requirement After Replacement Part Installation (GROUP 48, NO. 09-04)

Publication date: 2009-09-18
Reference number: GROUP 48, NO. 09-04
Supersedes refnos: 2011806, GROUP 48, NO. 06-02, GROUP 48, NO. 08-01, GROUP 48, NO. 08-03, GROUP 48, NO. 08-05, GROUP 48, NO. 09-01

STEERING SYSTEM, ADAPTATION REQUIREMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT PART INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 48, NO. 09-04 (2011806), Date of Issue: September 18, 2009

VOLKSWAGEN:	2006-2009 Rabbit, GTI, R32; 2006-2010 Passat, Passat Wagon; 2005-2010 (A5) Jetta; 2007-2010 Eos; 2009-2010 Tiguan, Passat CC; 2010 (A6) Golf, GTI
GROUP:	48 - Steering

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 48, NO. 09-01, Date of Issue: March 3, 2009

SERVICE INFORMATION

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
Rabbit, GTI, R32	2006-2009	All	All	All	All
Passat, Passat Wagon	2006-2010	All	All	All	All
(A5) Jetta	2005-2010	All	All	All	All
Eos	2007-2010	All	All	All	All
Tiguan, Passat CC	2009-2010	All	All	All	All
(A6) Golf, GTI	2010	All	All	All	All

CONDITION

48 09 04 Sept. 18, 2009 2011806 Supersedes T. B. Group 48, number 09-01 dated Mar. 3, 2009 to include updated version CD for 2010 model year.

Steering System, Adaptation Requirement after Replacement Part Installation

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Service parts are shipped with a software mapping default and have to be adapted to the individual vehicle requirements.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

No production change required.

SERVICE

Follow the Guided Fault Finding instruction of VAS 5051B/VAS 5052 tester, and as outlined in this technical bulletin. The CD will not work with the tester VAS 5051A.

Tip: Non-observance of the following points may lead to control module failure! VAS 5051B 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 flash procedure. Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) must be switched OFF.

PROCEDURE

Connect vehicle to approved Volkswagen battery charger Midtronics InCharge 940 (INC940) tester/charger to maintain proper battery voltage.
Insert CD, Part No. W42RACKMAP50 with steering rack adaptation files.
Prepare by getting the vehicle PR-codes for suspension (i.e. L04, G05 etc.), park assist (i.e. 7X5, 8A3 etc.) from the trunk of the car or ELSA. Depending on optional equipment more or less PR-codes may be needed.
Enter vehicle data
Select -OK- and then forward arrow .
Select Go to and Function/Component selection .
Navigate selections, for vehicle serviced, as outlined in the Examples provided. German built vehicles will all follow the same menu structure. Other manufacturing locations may deviate slightly.

Fig 1: VAS Display - Function/Component Selection Example - Golf

Fig 2: VAS Display - Function/Component Selection Example - Jetta

Fig 3: VAS Display - Function/Component Selection Example - Tiguan
Follow instructions until VAS 5051B/VAS 5052 screen states - Adaptation of power steering and/or speed turning torque/parallel parking assistance (depending on equipment), was performed correctly, -Program end-.

NOTE: The steering rack adaptation CD version 50 will be distributed with this technical bulletin. This version will remain valid until an approved updated version is received.

WARRANTY

Information Only.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

No Special Parts Required.

TOOL INFORMATION

Tool Description	Tool No:	Quantity
VAS Diagnostic Tool	VAS 5051B/5052	1
Midtronics InCharge 940	INC940	1
CD	W42RACKMAP version 50	1

Tip: Additional copies of the "Update - Programming" CD may be ordered from the Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center at www.vw.resolve.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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information .