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Section K - Software Update Using Software Version Management

(SVM) (2001-2005 1.8T vehicles with automatic transmission)

NOTE:
- Obtain the owner's written consent for any requested repair under warranty of outside warranty that requires flashing, which will automatically overwrite the "Tuned" program

- Any Update Programming procedure (flash) may overwrite any "TUNED" ECM or TCM programming. A "TUNED" ECM or TCM is described as any ECM or TCM altered so as to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by Volkswagen of America, Inc.

- Current Tuned ECM or TCM requirements: If you encounter a vehicle with a "Tuned" ECM or TCM, your dealership must do the following before performing any procedure that updates ECM or TCM programming:

- Notify the owner that their ECM or TCM was found to have been tuned

- Notify the owner any damage caused by the tuning of the ECM or TCM (including any adverse emissions consequences) will not be covered by Volkswagen of America, Inc. warranties

See ECM/TCM Tuning form

NOTE
- ECM DTCs will be erased when performing the update programming procedure

NOTE
- For all work where the ignition has to be left switched on for a long period, a battery charger must be connected to ensure an adequate power supply

- Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment (blower, seat heater, interior light, etc.)

NOTE
- Battery MUST have a minimum no load charge between 12.5V and 14.5V (failure to maintain voltage during update process can lead to control module failure)

- VAS 5051B must be connected to vehicle and 110V AC power supply at all times during update programming

- VAS 5052 must be connected to vehicle and battery voltage requirements maintained

- Any appliances with high electro-magnetic interference sources (e.g. mobile phones, Bluetooth) switched OFF

NOTE
- Use PSC 550S or INC 940 battery charger to maintain vehicle battery voltage

NOTE
- Only use VAS 5051B or VAS 5052 diagnostic tester





- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051B or VAS 5052 (with online capability) to the vehicle
- Select Vehicle Self Diagnosis and to check software level of ECM -arrow-





- Select 01 - Engine electronics -arrow-








- If ECM matches table, no software update is required; otherwise proceed to next step





- Connect VAS 5051B or VAS 5052 to your workshop network using network connection cable
- Insert USB memory stick and save Guided Fault Finding log
- Select "Guided Fault Finding" (GFF) -circle-





- Select brand, select Volkswagen -circle-





- Select type, select 3B - Passat 1998 > only USA/Canada -arrow-





- Select model year





- Select version - select version as applicable





- Select applicable engine code





- Confirm vehicle identification -circle- GFF will begin to interrogate control units automatically





- Once control units have been interrogated, check to see if Automatic Transmission is highlighted





- If GFF did not highlight the control unit, select Automatic Transmission manually to interrogate control unit -circle-





- Check to see if Instrument cluster is highlighted - circle-





- If GFF did not highlight the control unit, select Instrument cluster manually to interrogate control unit -circle-

- Address any relevant fault codes prior to proceeding with Software Version Management

NOTE:
Fault codes will be erased once GFF is complete

- Press -> arrow





- Read Note and press "Done"





- Go to >> Function/Component Selection >>





- Select Software version management
- Press -> arrow





- Select Adapting software
- Press -> arrow





- Perform User Test Plan. Select "Adapting software"

- Follow on-screen prompts for Adapting software test plan





- Enter unit code "3061"

- Press -> arrow to continue with Adapting software test plan

- Enter your GeKo ID when requested and data will be transmitted to the SVM server which will respond with instructions to continue

WARNING:
- DO NOT interrupt or stop Test Plan once software update begins

- Any interruption of Software Version Management (SVM) process will result in damage to ECM

- ECM replacement is not covered by this action





- Follow on-screen instructions to completion. User Test Plan complete when "End of test" -circle- appears on screen

NOTE:
- If you encounter problems with the SVM software update, please refer to technical bulletin 2014603 - Software Version Management (SVM), Operating Instructions

- If unable to resolve issues with SVM, please contact the appropriate technical support team per technical bulletin 2014603 - Software Version Management (SVM)

- Answer the Warranty questions accordingly and save the Diagnostic Log when prompted

- Once completed, exit GFF via the "Go" to button

ALL WORK IS COMPLETE





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