Adaptation, Function 10
The adaptation function is used to initiate and store the following changes:
- Adapting odometer reading when exchanging instrument cluster
- Adapting fuel gauge
Individual functions can be called up using the appropriate adaptation channel number (see adaptation table below).
Adaptation table
Adaptation Adaptation functions
channel
09 - Adapting odometer reading, see below.
30 - Adapting fuel gauge, see below.
NOTE:
After changing an adaptation value or ending an adaptation, "Adaptation" function 10 must be selected again to insert another adaptation channel number.
Odometer reading, adaptation
NOTES:
- The total distance travelled can be read from the malfunctioning Instrument cluster or determined by the vehicle service history.
- The total distance travelled display of new instrument cluster must not be more than 100 km (63 mi) before adaptation.
- The total distance travelled to be transferred to the new instrument cluster must exceed 100 km (63 mi).
- Adapting the total distance travelled is only possible once and only in a positive (upward) direction.
- Adaptation can be interrupted with the "C" button of the VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST).
- Correcting a false entry which has been confirmed is not possible. The instrument cluster must be exchanged for a new one.
- Adaptation value on VDO instrument clusters must be entered in kilometers. For US models, adaptation value must be converted from miles to kilometers first (miles x 1.609 = kilometers).
- Adaptation value on Magneti Marelli (M73) instrument clusters for US models must be entered in miles.
Example:
The malfunctioning instrument cluster has an odometer display of 89627 km. The odometer display can be transferred to the new instrument cluster as follows:
- Connect scan tool, select 1 "Rapid Data Transfer", switch on ignition, input address word 17 "Instrument cluster".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Various data appears in the display. The manufacturer's code is also displayed. Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
- Press -> key, wait until next display appears and press -> button again.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press button -1-twice.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
11-Login procedure
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Login procedure Q
Enter code number XXXXX
- Enter code number 13861.
Indicated on display:
Login procedure Q
Enter code number 13861
if a wrong code is entered 3 times, "FAIL" appears in odometer display. In this case, the ignition must be switched off and on again, and the Login procedure repeated using the correct code.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display (select function):
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons -1 - and -0- to select function 10, "Adaptation".
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation
- Press -Q- button to confirm input
Indicated on display:
Adaptation
Enter channel number XX
- Press buttons -0- and -9- to select channel 09.
Indicated on display:
Adaptation Q
Enter channel number 09
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 9 Adaptation 0 ->
<-1 3>
- Move forward in program by pressing -> button.
Indicated on display:
Channel 9 Adaptation 0
Input adaptation value XXXXX
- Enter adaptation value (desired odometer reading) using VAG 1551/1552 key pad.
NOTES:
- Adaptation value on VDO instrument clusters must be entered in kilometers. For US models, adaptation value must be converted from miles to kilometers first (miles x 1.609= kilometers).
- Adaptation value on Magneti Marelli (M73) instrument clusters for US models must be entered in miles.
- Option method of adaptation entry is to press button 1 (to decrease value) or 3 (to increase value) as long as adaptation value (desired odometer reading) exceeds 110 kms/mi.
The last position of the odometer reading (kilometers or miles) must be rounded off to the nearest 10 kms/mi. For example, a kilometer reading of 89627 produces an adaptation value of:
Indicated on display:
Channel 9 Adaptation 0 Q
Input adaptation value 08963
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 9 Adaptation 8963 Q
<-1 3->
The odometer reading entered now appears in the display of the instrument cluster. If the displayed reading is not OK, e.g. false entry:
- Press -C- button and enter correct adaptation value again.
If the displayed reading in instrument cluster is OK.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Charnel 9 Adaptation 8963 Q
Store changed value?
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 9 Adaptation 8963 ->
Changed value is stored
- Press -> button to complete adaptation sequence.
Indicated on display (select function):
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select address word XX
The scan tool returns to the start of the program sequence.
Fuel gauge, adaptation
If the fuel gauge displays the contents of the fuel tank as being to high or too low, the fuel gauge needle position in the instrument cluster can be corrected (adapted).
- Perform output diagnostic test mode for instrument cluster. Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) (Function 03)
- Check function of fuel level sensor if output diagnostic test mode does not display a malfunction:
- Check resistance value of fuel level sensor in measuring value block. Read measuring value block. Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)
If read measuring value block does not display a short circuit or open circuit in the wiring or the fuel level sensor, continue checks:
- Switch ignition off.
- Drain fuel tank completely, then fill with 10 liters ( 2.64 gal) of fuel.
WARNING!
- Fire hazard. DO NOT smoke or work near heaters or have anything in the area that can ignite fuel
- Drain fuel using an approved fuel cart.
- Wear fuel-resistant gloves whenever working with open parts of the fuel system.
- Connect VAG1551 scan tool, select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1 ,switch ignition on and enter "Instrument Cluster" address word 17.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
17 - Instrument Cluster
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
3B091988 B5-COMBI INSTR M73 VA2 ->
Coding 00042 WSC 00000
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
Adapting fuel gauge
- Press buttons -1-and -0-to select "Adaptation" function 10.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Adaptation
Insert channel number XX
- Press buttons -3- and -0- to insert channel number 30.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Channel 30 Adaptation 128 ->
<- 1 3 ->
- Use button -1-to decrease adaptation value down to 120.
- Use button -3-to increase adaptation value up to 136, e.g.130.
Indicated on display
Channel 30 Adaptation 130 Q
<- 1 3->
The fuel gauge is correctly adapted when the needle is positioned on the right-hand red graduation (reserve), as illustrated.
When needle position is OK:
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Channel 30 Adaptation 130 Q
Save modified value?
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Channel 30 Adaptation 130 ->
Modified value is saved
- End fuel gauge adaptation with button.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX
NOTE:
Replace fuel level sensor only if fuel gauge cannot be adapted correctly.
- Press buttons -0- and -6-to select "End Output" function 06.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX
The scan tool returns to the start of the program sequence.