How to Return TCM to Basic Setting

Initiate the basic setting after performing the following repairs:
- Engine replacement
- Engine control module replacement
- Throttle valve replacement/adjustment (setting idling speed)
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- replacement
- TP Sensor -G69- setting alteration, e.g. when adjusting Closed Throttle Position (CTP) Switch (engine)
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- replacement

Procedure:
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool and enter address word "02 transmission electronics" Advance until "Select function XX" appears in display.

Indicated on display


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Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Initiating basic setting" function 04.



NOTE: The accelerator pedal must remain in the idling position.


Indicated on display


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04 - Basic setting


- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display


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Enter display group number XXX


- Press button -0-, -0- and -0-.
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display


System in basic setting 0->


The system is now in the basic setting.
- Depress accelerator pedal as far as kickdown and hold in this position for 3 seconds.
- Press button ->

Indicated on display:


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Select function XX