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With Manufacturer's Scan Tool




Engine Control Module (ECM), Replacing

Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary items

- VAG1551 scan tool with VAG1551/3B cable

Removing
- First print out the control module identification and thereby the previous control module coding as follows:
- Connect the VAG1551 scan tool (VAG1552). Then switch ignition on and select engine control module with the "Address word" 01. Connecting scan tool and selecting Engine Control Module (ECM).

The control module identification and coding are indicated on the display, e.g.:


06A906032DP 1.8 T 5VT NB HS G 3557 ->
Coding 00003 WSC 00000



- Print out the control module identification by pressing the scan tool print button.
- Press the -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove inner plenum chamber cover, left:







- Press the retaining tab -arrow- to left and pull the control module out.
- Release connector from control module and pull off.
- Remove control module.

Installing
- Install control module connector and lock.
- Place the new control module into the retaining frame.
- Check DTC Memory, if necessary, repair any malfunctions and then Erase DTC Memory. Checking and Erasing DTC Memory.
- Adapt new control module to immobilizer.
- Adapt new control module to throttle valve control module.
- Perform idle check.
- Generate readiness code.