Programming and Relearning
Transmission Control Module (TCM), Coding (Scan Tool Function 07)
Procedure
- Connect VAS5051 tester or V.A.G1551 scan tool and select Transmission Control Module (TCM) using "address word" 02. Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
Ignition must remain switched on.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
Print out control module identification:
- Switch on printer by pressing print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).
- Press buttons -0- and -1-.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
8D0927158BT AG5 01V 2.8L 5V USA 1416
Coding 00002 WSC 00000
Control module identification is displayed:
Depending on the control module version (software version), the control module may indicate a different identification than shown in this example. For allocation of control module
Explanation of display:
- 8D0927156BT : Part number
- AG 5 01 V : Automatic Transmission, 5-speed 01 V
- 2.8l 5V : Engine type
- USA : Market, USA and Canada
- 1416 : 14 = software version, 16 = data version
- Coding 00002 : Coding (see Coding tables)
- WSC 00000 : Factory identification of V.A.G1551, with the last coding that was performed
- Press -> button.
TCM identification can only be printed out when printer is switched on.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
NOTE: Read Transmission Control Module (TCM) identification to determine which transmission/engine combination is present in this case, see explanation above. Then use coding table to determine whether the appropriate code was entered.
- Press buttons -0- and -7-. This selects "Coding Control Module", function 07.
NOTE: Coding can only be performed with ignition on and selector lever in position "P" or "N". Accelerator pedal must be in idle position. Vehicle must be stationary and engine must not be started.
Indicated on display
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07 Code control module
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Code control module HELP
Input code number XXXXX
- Enter code
NOTE: Find control module identification in coding tables and enter it into tester. The Dynamic Shifting Program (DSP) should remain on at all times if possible.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
NOTE: DTC memory in the control module is automatically erased following coding.
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Check TCM version (press buttons -0- and -1-), confirm input with Q button and check coding.
DTC ->
Coding XXXXX not accepted
When indicated on display: An attempt was made to enter a code that is not valid or unrecognized by the control module.
NOTE: If a wrong code was entered, the control module will retain the old code.
Indicated on display
8D0927158BT AG5 01V 2.8L 5V USA 1416
Coding 00002 WSC 00000
NOTE: A control module identification that has been wrongly entered is only indicated alongside the old coding for older V.A.G1551 tester cards.
When indicated on display:
Function is unknown or cannot be ->
carried out at the moment
An attempt was made to perform coding in an unauthorized coding condition, e.g. with the vehicle was being driven.
Coding tables
For vehicles without E-gas
Code 00000:
For vehicles with E-gas
Code 00000 - 00004:
