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Instrument Cluster, From 06.99






VAG 1551, Connecting and Selecting Functions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Scan tool (VAG 1551) or ( VAG 1552)

Optional: vehicle diagnostic testing and information system (VAS 5051)/ (VAS 5052)

Adapter cable (VAG 1551/3) or (VAG 1551/3B)

Prerequisites

All fuses OK according to wiring diagram.

Battery (B+) voltage at least 9 bolts.

Scan tool (VAG 1552) may be used instead of the scan tool (VAG 1551) , however a printout is not possible.

The following procedure and display references pertain only to scan tool (VAG 1551).

Connecting

With ignition switched off, connect scan tool ( VAG 1551) with adapter cable (VAG 1551/3 ) to the Data Link Connector (DLC) as illustrated.





Indicated on display *:

On Board Diagnostic (OBD) HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer*

Indicated on display *

On Board Diagnostic (OBD) HELP
2 - Flash code output*

* Is displayed alternately

If display remains blank, check scan tool voltage supply according to wiring diagram. => Electrical Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting & Component Locations binder

Additional operating instructions can be called up by pressing HELP button.

The -> button is used to advance through program sequence.

In operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer," function 00 " Automatic test sequence" can be carried out. The DTC memory of all control modules with OBD capability are checked automatically.

- Switch on ignition.

- Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).

- Press button 1 for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Input address word XX

- Press buttons 1 and 7 to select instrument cluster address word 17.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
17 Instrument cluster

- Press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
Scan Tool sends address word 17

Control Module Version, Checking

Indicated on display (example only: instrument cluster with manufacturer code VDO):

1C092090 1C COMBI INSTR VDO V04 ->
Coding XXXXX WSC 00000

Readout, top line

1CO 920 90 = Control module part number.

1C Combi instrument = Model & system designation

VDO (VDO), MMO (Motometer) M73 (MagnetiMarelli) = Manufacturer's code 1)

V04 = Software version

Readout, bottom line

Coding XXXXX = Code number

WSC 00000 = Workshop code2)

1. On new instrument clusters manufacturer code BOO may appear.

2. On control modules not previously coded (e.g.: on new replacements), the workshop code is automatically stored in the control module memory when accessing OBD functions for the first time. An existing workshop code indicates location which last performed coding on the unit.

CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your parts department for the latest parts information.

If this message appears in the display:

- ->Press button.

MMO instrument clusters are identified by IMMO-IDENTNO: VWZ6

IMMO-IDENT No.: VWZ7Z0V0066808 ->


VDO instrument clusters are identified by IMMO-IDENTNO: VWZ7

M73 instrument clusters are identified by IMMO-IDENTNO: VWZ5

If this message appears in the display:

Will be indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Control unit does not answer!

- Press HELP button to print out a list of possible malfunction causes.

- After rectifying malfunction, reenter address word 17 for instrument cluster and press Q button to confirm.

Indicated on display:

1C0992090 1C COMBI INSTR.VDO V04 ->
Coding 00042 WSC 00000

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

IMMO-IDENT No.: VWZ7Z0V0066808 ->


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (select function):

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

List of Available Functions





Press HELP button to print out a complete list of available functions. This list indicates function capability of scan tool (VAG 1551) only, and does not necessarily reflect function capability of vehicle systems equipped with OBD. For instrument cluster address word 17, do not attempt to select functions other than those listed above.

After function is completed and forwarded with -> button, scan tool (VAG 1551) returns to following start position:

Indicated on display (select function):

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX