With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Programming Control Module (ECM), (Function 07)

Engine Control Module (ECM), Coding
If appropriate code for vehicle is not displayed or if ECM has been replaced, code ECM as follows.

Special tools
- VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool using VAG 1551/3 Adapter cable

Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool. Refer to "Scan Tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks" Testing and Inspection
- Switch ON ignition but do not start engine.
- Press 0 and 1 buttons to select Address word 01: "Engine electronics"

Display will appear as shown (l.D. example only)


038906018M 1.9l R4 EDC 00AG 1813 ->
Coding 0001 WSC XXXXX


- Press -> button.

Display will appear as shown


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press 0 and 7 buttons to select
Function 07: "Code control module".
- Press Q button to enter input.

Display will appear as shown


Code control module Q
Input code number XXXXX (0-32000)


- Enter appropriate code number for this vehicle.

Engine control module coding m.y 1998-1999












Engine control module coding, from m.y. 2000
- Press Q button to enter input.







Display will appear as shown (I.D. example only)


038906018M 1.9l R4 EDC 00AG 1813 ->
Coding 0001 WSC XXXXX


- Switch ignition OFF and then ON again.


NOTE: Entered coding is activated by switching ignition OFF and then ON again. If, after entering correct code, ignition is NOT switched OFF and ON again, malfunction: "Control Module incorrectly coded" will become stored in DTC memory and must be erased.


- Erase DTC memory. Refer to "Clearing Trouble Codes", Testing and Inspection
- Set Readiness code. Refer to "Monitors, Trips and/or Drive Cycle (Readiness Codes)/Setting Readiness Code" Testing and Inspection