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Replacement Instrument Cluster Input Values, Adapting




Replacement Instrument Cluster Input Values, Adapting

It is important to note the following points when replacing the instrument cluster:

NOTE:
- The instrument cluster must always be coded.
- Before replacing the existing instrument cluster, record odometer reading and values appearing in all service interval display adaptation channels.
- Recorded values must be adapted to new instrument cluster so it can count down to the next service due.
- The immobilizer control module is integrated in the instrument cluster. Immobilizer function adaptation is also necessary after replacing instrument cluster.

The following steps must be carried out after replacing the instrument cluster:
- Code instrument cluster.
- Service Interval Display (SID): entering distance remaining until next Inspection Service.
- SID: entering time remaining until next Inspection Service.
- Adapt odometer reading.
- Adapt Immobilizer function.
- Adapt vehicle keys.

Service interval display, resetting after a service without using VAG 1551/1552
After a service has been carried out (Oil Change + Inspection Service), the service interval display must be reset accordingly.

The service interval display can be reset using the adaptation function on VAG 1551 scan tool.

The service interval display can also be reset using the following procedure:

- Switch off ignition.
- Press the trip recorder reset button on the instrument cluster and at the same time switch on the ignition.

When the trip recorder reset button is released, the display will show "SERVICE IN ???? km" or "SERVICE."

- Within a period of 5 seconds, turn the clock adjuster knob on the instrument cluster counter-clockwise until the message is reset to "SERVICE IN 15000 KM."

The trip recorder display will now read "SERVICE IN 15000 KM."

- Switch off ignition.