Programming and Relearning

Airbag Control Module, Coding With V.A.G1551 Scan Tool (ST)

Coding is only possible when using a new control module.

- Connect Scan Tool (ST), Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
- Switch printer on via the print-button (indicator lamp in button lights up).

Indicated on display:

6N0 909603 AR AIRBAG VW2 V00 ->
Coding 00000 WSC12345


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module", function 07.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
07 Code control module


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Code control module Q
Enter code numbers XXXXX (0-32000)


- Enter code number according to tables:







- Press -0- button to confirm input.

6N0 909603 AR AIRBAG VW2 V00 ->
Coding 16722 WSC12345


Display indicates the control module identification number with the appropriate letter index, code number and workshop code.

Coding has been completed if specified content is indicated.

If the code number entered is not accepted by the control module, the following content is displayed:

Indicated on display:


MALFUNCTION ->
Coding XXXXX not accepted


In this case, the control module was not programmed with the data required for the vehicle. Coding is not possible then. Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- does not go out and remains constantly lit. It must be determined whether the control module appropriate to the vehicle was installed (compare part number and letter index) or whether the incorrect code number was entered.

End function:

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -6- to end output. Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
06 End Output


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- must go out after approx. 3 seconds.