Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362)

Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362)

The fourth generation anti-theft immobilizer on the Tiguan has an online connection and download capability. The essential component of the fourth generation anti-theft immobilizer with download is a central database in which all anti-theft relevant data of the participating control modules are stored. It is not possible to adapt participating control modules to the immobilizer without an online connection to this database.

• The immobilizer PIN cannot be requested by fax and the immobilizer cannot be enabled in advance.

• All components participating on the immobilizer must be adapted online.

• All vehicle keys (subsequently ordered keys as well) are already pre-coded to a specific vehicle from the factory and can only be adapted to this vehicle.

• It is necessary to have the VIN to order replacement keys.

• It is no longer possible to perform adaptation on components originating from other Volkswagen group brands.

Immobilizer components

• Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362). Refer to => [ Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362) ] Service and Repair.

• Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to Engine Control Module J623

• Ignition key. Refer to => [ Lost Ignition Key ] Description and Operation.

New identity when changing all immobilizer components, refer to => [ Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362) New Identity When Replacing All Components ] Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362) New Identity When Replacing All Components.

Functions of the Anti-theft immobilizer control module (J362)

• Communication of all components participating on immobilizer with each other.

• Data encryption between participating control modules.

DTC Recognition and Display

The immobilizer is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities which aids in troubleshooting.

For fault finding, use one of the systems described in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "Guided fault finding" function.