Coding Air Bag Control Module
- Connect Scan Tool (VAG 1551/1552), Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051) or equivalent scan tool, with appropriate adapter, to 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) in lower left corner of instrument panel, left of steering wheel. See Fig 1 . If there is no display, check voltage supply to DLC.
- Turn ignition ON. Press button "1" to select rapid data transfer. Press buttons "1" and "5" to select air bag code 15. Confirm input with "Q" button. Use right arrow to scroll forward through program. After approximately 5 seconds, RAPID DATA TRANSFER and SELECT FUNCTION will appear on display. Press buttons "0" and "7" to select "Code Air Bag Control Module" function 07. Confirm input with "Q" button. Enter air bag control module coding for correct vehicle configuration. See AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT CODES table.
- Confirm input with "Q" button. Press buttons "0" and "6" to select "End Output" function 06. Confirm input with "Q" button. Remove key from ignition. Repeat procedure to ensure correct coding. Check system for proper operation. Go to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT CODES
| Components on Vehicle | Control Unit Code |
|---|---|
| Front air bags, front side air bags, rear side air bags, front seat belt pretensioners, 2 rear seat belt pretensioners, head air bags (rear side air bags disabled) | 00304 |
| Front air bags, front side air bags, rear side air bags, front seat belt pretensioners, 3 rear seat belt pretensioners, head air bags (rear side air bags disabled) | 00306 |
| Front air bags, front side air bags, rear side air bags, front seat belt pretensioners, 2 rear seat belt pretensioners, head air bags | 00404 |
| Front air bags, front side air bags, rear side air bags, front seat belt pretensioners, front belt buckle check, 2 rear seat belt pretensioners, head air bags | 00405 |
| Front air bags, front side air bags, rear side air bags, front seat belt pretensioners, 3 rear seat belt pretensioners, head air bags | 00406 |
| Front air bags, front side air bags, rear side air bags, front seat belt pretensioners, front belt buckle check, 3 rear seat belt pretensioners, head air bags | 00407 |