Instrument Cluster, Replacing

Instrument Cluster From M.Y. 2000, Replacing

NOTE: The following OBD program procedure applies only to New Beetle from m.y. 2000 and is performed in conjunction with removal and replacement.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed







- VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic and Service System

Before proceeding with removal work, perform the following:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.

VAS 5051/5052, connecting
- Engage parking brake.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Manual transmission: Selector lever in "Neutral"position.







- With ignition switched off, connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) -arrow- located under the instrument panel, left.
- Switch on ignition.
- Select mode "Guided Fault Finding"
- Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.

After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked,
- Select "Go to"
- Select "Function / Component Selection"
- Select "Body"
- Select "Electrical Equipment"
- Select "01-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems"
- Select "Instrument panel" or "dash panel insert" where indicated
- Select "Functions"
- Select "Replacing instrument cluster with immobilizer 2. gen / 3. gen" or "Instrument cluster, replacing" as applicable
- Forward with " _ " button
- Follow/perform selected OBD program steps as prompted by tester.