Variant Coding Procedure

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■ On-Line type on GDS

Ignition "OFF", connect scan tool.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and airbag system.
Select Variant coding mode.
Follow steps as in screen shots below.

Initial ACU Variant Coding screen

Fig 1: Screen Display - ACU Variant Coding
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VIN Code entering screen

Fig 2: Screen Display - VIN Code Entering
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Variant coding's proceeding screen-1

Fig 3: Screen Display - ACU Variant Coding 1
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Variant coding's proceeding screen-2

Fig 4: Screen Display - ACU Variant Coding 2
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Variant coding is completed

Fig 5: Screen Display - ACU Variant Coding Completed

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NOTE:

Text display for Incomplete ACU Coding after finishing variant coding

Fig 6: Screen Display - Incomplete ACU Coding
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Screen of communication failure

Fig 7: Screen Display - Communication Failure

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