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Air Bag Control Module: Testing and Inspection




Air-Bag Control Module, Coding (Function 07)

NOTE:
- The control module as supplied is not coded.
- The airbag warning lamp will light if the control module is not coded.
- Coding is performed using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool.

If the correct code is not shown on the VAG 1551 or the control module has been replaced, code the control module as follows:

Performing function 07 - "Code control module"

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press keys 0 and 7.

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Rapid data transfer Q
07 - Code control module


- Confirm input with Q key.

Indicated on display

Code control module
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)


- Enter the Airbag Control Module code number from the keypad:

Codes up to model year 2001
- 10102: Vehicles with front airbags, front side airbags and front belt tensioners, with key switch to disable passenger airbag
- 00102: Vehicles with front airbags, front side airbags and front belt tensioners, without key switch to disable passenger airbag
- 10103: Vehicles with front airbags, front side airbags and front belt tensioners with key switch to disable passenger airbag and belt-buckle check.
- 00103: Vehicles with front airbags, front side airbags and front belt tensioners and belt- buckle check, without key switch to disable passenger airbag.

Code table for Airbag Control Module from model year 2002:






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Code control module Q
Enter code number 10102 (0-32000)


- Confirm input with -Q- button.

8N8909601 Airbag Front+Side 9004 ->
Coding 10102 WSC 06812


- The control module identification and the code number entered (10102) are shown on the display.

8N8909601 Airbag Front+Side 3004 ->
Coding 00102 WSC 06812


The display will show the control module identification together with the coding which has been entered (00102).

NOTE:
- Code 10102 can be entered only with control module number "8N8909601".
- Meaning of display.

- Press -> button.

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Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -6- for the function "End output."

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Rapid data transfer Q
06 End output


- Confirm input with -Q- button.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX