Air Bag Control Module: Testing and Inspection
Airbag Control Module -J234-, coding (Function 07)
Note:
The coding is carried out with a code reader VAG 1551 or with the Vehicle diagnostic testing and inspection system VAS 5051.
New coding numbers have been added especially for the New Beetle convertible. Airbag Control Module -J234- current coding numbers can be found in the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.
In the guided fault finding you can choose the code number list using the "GO to" button (Function/component selection)
Coding is only possible when a new control module is used.
- Connecting VAG 1551 or VAS 5051, refer to Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks. Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
- Initiating On Board Diagnosis (OBD), refer to On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating Program. On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating Program
- Switch printer on with "PRINT" button (warning lamp in button lights up) if using VAG1551 or print via the print menu when using VAS5051, if necessary.
Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- illuminates.
- Press buttons -1- and -5- to insert "Airbag" address word 15.
Rapid data transfer Q
15 Airbag
Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.
6Q0909605E ->
04 AIRBAG VW7 0518
Coding 0012340 WSC12345
Indicated on display of scan tool VAG 1551 (see parts catalog for actual control module version)
- Press -> button.
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -7- (with 07 the fuction "Code control module" is selected).
Rapid data transfer Q
07 Code control module
Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.
Code control module Q
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)
Indicated on display
- Enter code number according to table:
Note: Airbag Control Module -J234- current coding numbers can be found in the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
1999 MY Coding
Index letter is the same as part number suffix. For example: Part no. 1J0 909 608 AQ; Index is "AQ".
- Press -Q- button to confirm input
2000 > MY Coding
Additional code numbers New Beetle convertible (Airbag Control Module -J234- version VW7)
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.
6Q0909605E ->
04 AIRBAG VW7 0518
Coding 0012340 WSC12345
Control module identification number with relevant letter index, code number and workshop code will be displayed on the scan tool V.A.G 1551.
If the contents of the display are as shown then the coding is successful.
If the code number entered, is not accepted by the control module, the following will be displayed:
FAULT ->
Coding 00065 not accepted
Indicated on display
In this case the control module has not been programmed with the relevant data for the vehicle.
Coding is then not possible.
The airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- will not extinguish and lights up continuously.
A check must then be completed to see if the correct control module for the vehicle has been installed (compare Part No. and letter index), or whether an incorrect code number has been entered.
Ending function
- Press -> button.
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to end the output.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output
Indicated on display
Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- must go out after approx. 4 seconds.