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




Function 07: Code Control Module


NOTE:
- A 5-character code must always be displayed during the Control Module identification.
- The Control Module must be re-coded if the appropriate coding is not displayed or the ECM has been replaced.

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required
- VAG 1551 Scan Tool with VAG 1551/3 Adaptor cable.

Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool. [1][2][3][4]Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Switch ON ignition but do NOT start engine
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select address word 01: "Engine electronics"
- Press buttons -1- and -1- to select address word 11: "Login procedure"

Indicated on display (example only)


06A906018AB Motronic M5.9.2 HS V06 ->
Coding 00000 WSC 00000



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -1- and -1- to select "Log-in Procedure" function 11 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Log-in Procedure HELP
Input code number XXXXX



- Press buttons -0-, -1-, -2-, -8- and -3- to input log-in code 01283 and press -Q- button to confirm.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select Function 07: "Code Control Module"
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


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



- Enter the appropriate code number for this vehicle.
- Press -Q- button to enter input

Engine control module coding, > MY 1999







Engine control module coding, MY 2000 >







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


Function is not recognized or cannot ->
be performed at the moment.



ECM identification and coding will be displayed as shown in example


06A906018AB Motronic M5.9.2 AT V00 ->
Coding 00001 WSC 00000



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select Function 06: "End output"
- Press -Q- button to enter input
- Switch OFF ignition.


NOTE: The coding values entered and shown on the display will not be used by the Motronic Control Module UNTIL the ignition has been switched OFF once.


Incorrect coding leads to:
- Engine running malfunctions (gearchange jerking, load change jerking, etc.)
- Increased fuel consumption
- Increased exhaust gas emissions
- Malfunctions stored in DTC memory which do not actually exist.
- Some Functions will not be performed (Oxygen sensor control, Evaporative emissions system activation , etc.).
- Traction control will not function for front wheel drive vehicles (TC warning lamp comes ON)
- Reduced transmission life