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ESP Coding Table










The display on VAG 1551 scan tool will show the control module identification: for example 8D0 407 398D ABS/ESP front.

Note: If the control module is coded with the coding 00000 or a code number that is not correct for the vehicle, the ABS warning light -K47- and the ESP control lamp -K155- will come on continuously and the DTC 01044 (control module incorrectly coded) will be stored in the DTC memory of the control module.

- Press --> button.
- The zero position adjustment for steering angle sensor -G85- must also be performed.





Indicated on display
- Turn the steering wheel one turn to the right, turn one turn to the left beyond center, and then hold the wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Press button -1- twice to select function "Log-in procedure".





Indicated on display:
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.





Indicated on display:
- Enter code number 40168 and confirm entry with -Q- button.





Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select function "Basic setting".





Indicated on display:
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.





Indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- to input display group number 001.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.





If this display appears, this means the function "Login procedure" has not been performed successfully.





Indicated on display:
- Check zero position via Function 08 "Read Measuring Value Block".