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Basic Setting (Function 04)




Basic Setting (function 04), Initiating

The basic setting should be initiated after performing the following repairs:
- Exchanging engine
- Replacing engine control module
- Altering throttle valve
- Adjusting throttle valve (setting idling speed).
- Replacing throttle valve potentiometer -G69-
- Altering throttle valve potentiometer -G69- setting e.g. when adjusting idling switch (engine)
- Removing and installing "electronic accelerator"
- Replacing Diesel engine injection pump
- Changes to control lever, altering setting of residual quantity or maximum speed adjustment screw on diesel engines
- Replacing automatic transmission control module -J217-
- Connect scan tool V.A.G 1551 and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" appears in the display. Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press keys 0 and 4. (The function "Initiating basic setting" is selected with 04).

Accelerator pedal must remain in idling position.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer Q
04 - Basic setting



- Confirm entry with key Q.

Indicated on display:


Basic setting HELP
Enter display group number XXX


- Press key 0, 0 and 0.
- Confirm entry with key Q.

Indicated on display:


System in basic setting 0 ->


The system is now in the basic setting.

- Depress accelerator pedal as far as kickdown and hold in this position for 3 seconds.
- Press -> key.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX