Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Testing and Inspection

Instrument Cluster, Coding

Work procedure "replace instrument cluster" contains the following scope of work:
- If a new instrument cluster is installed in the vehicle, the control module for instrument cluster must be set to the various equipment characteristics and corresponding country version.
- In order to adapt the integrated anti-theft immobilizer to the Engine Control Module (ECM), data from ECM must be stored in the replacement instrument cluster.
- Also, an adaptation of all vehicle keys must be performed after installing a new instrument cluster.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A
- Diagnostic cable VAS 5051/6A

- Connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A
- Select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding" on Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051A.
- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence:
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems
- Instrument Cluster
- Instrument cluster functions
- Instrument cluster, adaptation/replacing