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Replacement Engine Control Module (ECM), Adaptation (Function 10)




Replacement Engine Control Module (ECM), Adaptation (function 10)


NOTE:
- The Engine Control Module (ECM) is adapted to the electronic controls of the immobilizer in the instrument cluster. For replacement of component, a new adaptation must be performed.
- If there are no authorized ignition keys available, new ignition keys must be prepared and adapted.
- Secret number must be available, if not, see "Determining secret number".
- Adaptation can be interrupted using the "C" key of the VAG 1551 scan tool.


Requirements
Authorized key available.


NOTE: If all components are being replaced, a new key set must be used.


- Insert old (authorized) key into ignition lock.

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), switch on ignition, select operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer" and enter address word 01 for "engine electronics".

Indicated on display (example only)


06A906032CM 1.8L R4/5VT G 00001 ->
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX



Display indicates control module identification and coding, e.g.:
- 06A906032CM = Part No. of control module
- 1.8L = Engine displacement
- R4/5VT = Engine type (4-cyl in-line, 5 valve)
- G = cruise control system enabled
No display = cruise control system not enabled
- 00001 = Software version
- Coding xxxxx = Control module coding
- WSC xxxxx = Factory identification from the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), with which the last coding was performed (if factory coding has not been changed, WSC 00000 will be displayed)

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx->


r Upper line Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), (17-digit, WVW...) Identification number, (14-digit, VW....)

For new control modules, place holders are indicated before adaptation instead of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the identification number of the immobilizer.


NOTE:
- If an Engine Control Module (ECM) is being installed that has already been adapted to a different immobilizer, it must first be unlocked via the Login Procedure.
- The secret number must be determined via the 14-digit identification number of this Engine Control Module (ECM). Continue as follows after successful Login Procedure:


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- 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
Enter channel number XX



- Press buttons -5- and -0- to select "channel 50".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000 ->
PIN ?



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000 Q
Enter adaptation value XXXXX



- Input the secret number, place a -0- before the 4 digit number (e.g. 01915).
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.


NOTE:
If displayed:


Function is unknown or can ->
not be performed at the moment




- Secret number is accepted. Repeat input.
- 3 attempts at entering the secret number correctly are possible immediately. The next 3 attempts are not permitted for at least 10 minutes. During this time, the ignition must remain constantly switched on. On Board Diagnostic (OBD) must be also exited using the "End Output" function 06.
- The wait period between each of the next 3 attempts doubles up to the maximum time of 255 minutes.


Indicated on display:


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000
<-1 3->



Indicated on display:


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000
Wait



Indicated on display (example only):


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000 Q
WVWZZZ3BZ1W0000273



After successful adaptation, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is indicated in the lower line of the display.

- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000 Q
Store changed value?



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:


Channel 50 Adaptation 32000 ->
Changed value is stored



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Switch off ignition.
- Switch ignition on again within 60 seconds.


NOTE: When ignition is switched on for the next time, the identification key of the Engine Control Module (ECM) will be read by the control module for immobilizer and stored. Engine must not be started again for approximately two minutes.