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Adaptation (Function 10)




Adaptation (function 10) Refer to Antitheft and Alarm Systems, Service and Repair. Service and Repair

Using the adaptation function, the following changes can be made and saved.
- Perform adaptation of vehicle keys
- Adaptation after replacing instrument cluster.
- Adaptation after replacing Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Adaptation after replacing instrument cluster and Engine Control Module (ECM).

Lost key procedure
- Produce or order a replacement ignition key according to the lock number.
- Adapt all vehicle keys.
- For vehicles with radio-controlled operation, all radio keys must be adapted to the control module For central locking.

Determining the secret number
The dealer must determine the secret number using the 14 digit identification number of the anti-theft immobilizer or Engine Control Module (ECM) by querying the system directly (like direct query of radio code). Furthermore, it is possible to obtain the secret number via the relevant distributor or importer.

The 14 digit identification number of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or anti-theft immobilizer can be read out via initiation of the On Board Diagnostic (OBD).


WARNING!
The secret number is only intended For internal use and must not be shared with the customer!