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Coding A/C Control Head (Function 07)

NOTE: Always perform basic setting after coding A/C control head.

- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool to Data Link Connectors (DLC) in auxiliary relay panel I (left side of water plenum) using diagnostic cable VAG 1551/1 as follows:



- Remove cover from auxiliary relay panel I in plenum.
- Connect black connector to black DLC (battery positive voltage (B+) supply to DLC).
- Connect white connector to white DLC.
Blue connector is not used.

NOTE: If there is no display on VAG 1551 scan tool, check B+ supply to black DLC.

Indicated on display 1)

V.A.G On Board Diagnostic HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer
2 - Blink code output


1) Operating modes -1- and -2- appear alternately

NOTE: Press the HELP button to obtain additional operating information.

- Press the -> button to step through program sequence.
- Switch ignition ON.
- Switch printer ON with print button (button lights up).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX


- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "AC/Heating Electronics" address word 08.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
08 - AC/Heating Electronics


If the display appears as shown:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Control module does not answer


- Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.
- Press -Q- button to enter input.

Control module identification and coding are displayed

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NOTE: Replacement A/C control heads supplied by the parts department must be coded after installation. After coding, erase DTC memory and perform basic setting. For proper part number and application of A/C control head -E87- See current parts catalog.

Code description
The three-digit control module code is broken down as follows:

1st Digit
Code Application

0 not used

2nd Digit
Code Application

6 6-cylinder engine
5 5-cylinder engine

3rd Digit
Code Country Application

2 USA/Canada Gasoline

NOTE: Display "DXX" indicates software version of A/C control head -E87- and has no application with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module" function 07.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
07 - Code control Module


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Code control module
Enter code number XXXXX (0-001271)


- Input code for A/C control head using keypad on VAG 1551 scan tool.

Example:
052 = 5-cylinder, USA/Canada, gasoline engine

- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Code appears on display

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- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Selection function XX


- Perform basic setting, and check DTC memory.