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Programming Control Module (ECM) -J248-, (Function 07)



Engine Control Module (ECM), Coding (scan Tool Function 07)

NOTE:
- A 5-character code must always be displayed during the control module identification.
- The control module must be recoded if the vehicle relevant coding is not displayed or the control module has been replaced.

Special tools and equipment
- VAG 1551 Scan Tool with cable VAG 1551/3

Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool ((VAG 1552). Switch ignition on and select engine control module with "Address word" 01.


Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press keys 1 and 1 for "Login procedure" function and confirm input with Q key.

Indicated on display

Code Control Module HELP
Enter code number XXXXX

- Press keys 0, 1, 2, 8 and 3 for Login code 01283 and confirm input with Q key.

Indicated on display

Data transfer fault

- Switch ignition off and repeat procedure.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press keys 0 and 7 for function "Code Control Module" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display

Code Control Module Q
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)

- Enter relevant code number for this vehicle and confirm with Q key.

Coding variants:

Coding For vehicles with
00001 Manual transmission
00003 Automatic Transmission

Indicated on display when a non-authorized code number has been entered.

Function is unknown or cannot ->
be carried out the moment.

On the display the control module identification and coding are displayed, e.g.:

06A906018CS 2.0l R4/2V Motr HS V01 ->
Coding 00000 WSC 00000

- Press -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for "End Output" function and confirm input with Q key.
- Switch ignition off.

NOTE: The code unit entered and shown on the display will not be used by the Motronic control module until the ignition has been switched off once. An incorrect coding leads to:
- Engine running problems (gear change jerks, load change jerks, etc.)
- Increased fuel consumption
- Increased exhaust gas emissions
- Malfunctions stored in DTC memory which are not actually present
- Reduced transmission life.