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Diagnostic Tester - 7 Digit Immobilizer PIN Update: Overview

Group: 01

Number: 02-01

Date: Feb. 21, 2002

Subject:
VAS 5051 Diagnostic Tester, Installing Basis CD Version 3.10 for accepting 7 Digit Immobilizer PIN

Model(s):
All

Condition
With introduction of the 7 digit Immobilizer PIN, the VAS 5051 MUST be updated with the correct:

^ Importer Number (444 For US Dealers or 999 for Canadian Dealers)

^ Dealership Number for your Dealership

^ Date and Time

To determine your Dealership Number:

- Verify current Dealership Number with your Service Manager or Warranty Administrator

(DUAL DEALERS WITH SINGLE TESTER, USE YOUR VW DEALERSHIP NUMBER).

- Use the last 5 digits of your current Dealership Number ( Refer to examples).

These Items MUST be correct when accessing the Warranty Information System (WIN) to obtain the 7 digit Immobilizer PIN.