Coding central locking control unit using fault reader V.A.G 1551 — VW

The following description deals with the New Beetle. Therefore differences must be considered, if necessary.

Notes:

When supplied the control unit is precoded according to the vehicle equipment.
Coding is performed using fault reader V.A.G 1551.

Connecting fault reader => Page
01-94
.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:

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

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

Confirm entry with the Q key.

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

- Enter code number according to table:

The code numbers listed in the following (and others) will be accepted by the control unit, but these in part are for other vehicles, specific country settings or vehicle equipment levels.

Coding table

Vehicle equipment · Code number
Central locking · 1 door opening · 00256
2- Elect. windows · All door opening · 00257
Central locking · 1 door opening · 00258
2- Elect. windows and memory · All door opening · 00259

Confirm entry with the Q key.

1C0962258F
Central locking
⇒
Coding 00256
WSC XXXXX
The control unit identification number along with the respective letter index, the code number and the workshop code will be shown (dealership number).

If the contents of the display are as shown then the coding is successful.

If a false code number has been entered and accepted by the control unit (e.g. 04096), a display will follow indicating no communication with, for example, the rear door control units.

Door control unit. FP0022
⇒
Does not answer
Indicated on display:

Repeat coding.

If the code number entered is not accepted by the control unit the following will be shown, e.g.:

FAULT
⇒
Coding 00200 not accepted
Indicated on display:

In this case the control unit has not been programmed with the relevant data for the vehicle.
A check must then be completed to see if the correct control unit for the vehicle has been installed (compare Part No. and letter index), or whether an incorrect code number has been entered.

Repeat coding.

If the control unit cannot be coded (correct control unit, correct code number), the control unit is defective.

Ending function:

Press ⇒key.

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display:

Press keys -0- and -6- to end the output.
Confirm entry with the Q key.

Rapid data transfer
Q
06 End output
Indicated on display:

Switch off ignition.
Disconnect connector to fault reader V.A.G 1551.