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Adapting fuel cut-off valve control unit to immobilizer control unit — VW

Adapting fuel cut-off valve control unit to immobilizer control unit on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

The fuel cut-off valve control unit as supplied always switches the fuel cut-off valve on, even without influence from the immobilizer control unit.

To ensure correct functioning of the immobilizer, the fuel shut-off valve control unit must be matched to the immobilizer control unit with fault reader V.A.G 1551, V.A.G 1552 or Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.

The self-diagnosis connection is located in centre of dash panel above ashtray.

Fold storage compartment below left-hand side of dash panel down.
With ignition switched off, connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 using diagnosis cable V.A.G 1551/3.

V.A.G - SELF DIAGNOSIS
HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer*
2 - Flash code output*
Indicated on display:

* Appears alternately

Notes:

If the display remains blank, check V.A.G 1551 voltage supply according to current flow diagram.
Additional operating instructions can be called up with the fault reader HELP key.
The ⇒ key serves to advance the programme sequence.

Switch on ignition.
Press key 1 for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Input address word XX
Indicated on display:

Press keys 2 and 5. "25" enters the address word "immobilizer".

Rapid data transfer
Q
25 Immobilizer
Indicated on display:

Confirm entry with Q key.

Rapid data transfer
Q
Tester sends address word 25
Indicated on display:

1H0953257 B IMMO VWZ3Z0R0002159 V00 ⇒
Coding 02400
WSC XXXXXX
Indicated on display:

Top line
Part No. of control unit
System designation
(IMMO)
Identification number,
(14 digits, VW....)
Version number
Lower line
Code number
(Baud rate1)= 2400)
Dealership number2)

1)- Data transfer speed

2)- Will be automatically stored in the control unit when entering the system.

Note:

When code 02400 is displayed on the display then the fuel cut-off valve control unit is matched to the immobilizer control unit => Page
96-15
.

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Should another coding be displayed, the coding must be changed as follows:

Press ⇒ key.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:

Press keys 0 and 7. (The function "Code control unit" is selected with 07.)

Rapid data transfer
Q
07 - Code control unit
Indicated on display:

Confirm entry with key Q.

Code control unit
Enter code number XXXXX
(0-32000)
Indicated on display:

Enter code number with keys:

09600 - Petrol engine, TDI and SDI engines

02400 - Diesel engine, except TDI and SDI

Entry correction with "C" key possible.

Code control unit
Q
Enter code number 02400
(0-32000)
Indicated on display (if 02400 has been entered):

Confirm entry with key Q.

1H0953257 B IMMO VWZ3Z0R0002159 V00 ⇒
Coding 02400
WSC XXXXXX
Indicated on display:

Press ⇒ key.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:

Note:

When the described display contents appear then the coding is OK and the fuel cut-off valve control unit can be matched to the immobilizer control unit.

Matching fuel cut-off valve control unit

Prerequisites

Authorized ignition key available.

If an authorized ignition key is not available but the secret number is, new ignition keys must be manufactured and adapted.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:

Press keys 1 and 0. (10 selects the "Adaption" function.)

Rapid data transfer
Q
10 - Adaption
Indicated on display:

Confirm entry with key Q.

Adaption
Enter channel number XX
Indicated on display:

Press key 0 twice. (00 selects "Channel 0".)
Confirm entry with key Q.

Adaption
Q
Erase learnt value?
Indicated on display:

Confirm entry with key Q.

Adaption
⇒
Learnt values are erased
Indicated on display:

Press ⇒ key.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:

Note:

The the fuel cut-off valve control unit identification will be stored in the immobilizer control unit and the engine can be started.

Press keys 0 and 6. (The function "End output" is selected with 06.)

Rapid data transfer
Q
06 End output
Indicated on display:

Confirm entry with key Q.

Rapid data transfer
Help
Enter address word XX
Indicated on display:

Switch off ignition.
Switch on ignition.

The fuel cut-off valve control unit is now matched.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.