Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC 02511 014 Stored
69 11 01February 17, 2011
2010347 Supersedes T.B. V010807 dated January 29, 2008 to update scan tool applicability used during procedure.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Airbag Monitoring Light ON, Passenger Occupant Detection System, DTC 02511 014 Stored in Memory
Note
The passenger airbag system operates according to manufacturer specifications during the following key-ON cycles, however, the Airbag Monitoring" indicator light in the instrument cluster remains illuminated indicating a DTC stored in DTC memory.
"PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator light, in the center of the instrument panel, will stay illuminated during the first key-ON cycle.
Airbag control module will disable the passenger airbag module during the first key-ON cycle when this DTC is stored to memory, and the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator will alert occupants that the airbag has been disabled.
O1-A302 "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator will continue to operate properly during this fault.
During the ignition cycles following the occurrence, the status light indicated the occupant status of the passenger seat properly.
Technical Background
After switching ignition ON, Airbag Monitoring indicator light stays illuminated and DTC 02511 014 "Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module Fault" is stored in DTC memory.
Production Solution
Update Programming.
Service
Prior to performing the following procedure:
See Repair Manual, Repair Groups 69 and 72, for detailed information.
The following software program will address the topic concern, using the procedure below.
^ Connect the Midtronics IN-Charge-940 to battery to ensure a constant voltage between 12.5 and 14.5 volts during flash procedure.
^ Connect VAS 5052 or VAS 6150 tester to OBD connector.
^ Verify airbag indicator light is illuminated and that code 02511 014-Seat Occupant Recognition Control Module Faulty is stored in Air Bag -15-.
^ Switch the ignition OFF.
^ Remove OBD Cable from vehicle and scan tool.
^ Connect VAS 6103 cable to serial port RS-232 as shown.
^ Connect cable VAS 6103/2 to Cable VAS 6103.
^ Connect remaining OBD connector on VAS 6103/2 to the vehicles OBD diagnostic port.
New Beetle:
^ Plug pods connector end of VAS 6103/2 onto seat harness going to the PODS.
(A5) Jetta, Passat Sedan, GTII Rabbit and Eos:
^ Use adapter cable VAS 6103/2-1 and connect it to VAS 6103/2 cable as shown above.
^ Connect remaining end of VAS 6103/2-1 to seat harness going to the PODS.
New Beetle:
^ Move passenger seat height adjustment to fully upright position.
^ Identify 10 pin Seat Occupant Recognition Module connector (1) underthe right front edge of seat.
TIP
^ Disconnect black Seat Occupant Recognition Module harness connector from bracket.
^ With connector in both hands, slide locking clip rearward and separate connector halves. It may be necessary to use a small hook tool to pull back the spring clip.
(A5) Jetta, Passat Sedan, GTII Rabbit and Eos:
^ Move passenger seat to full reverse position and access connector panel.
^ Release lock on 10 pin connector under black connector panel. It may be necessary to use a small hook tool to pull back the spring clip. Care must be taken not to damage surrounding connectors and wiring.
^ Connect 10 pin connector of VAS 6103/02-1 to 10 pin seat harness connector as shown.
^ Verify all connections are properly secure.
^ Insert CD, Part No: W42DTC02511014-2, into CD drive of VAS 5052 / VAS 6150.
^ Go to "My computer" to access the CD-ROM
^ Double click on the file named PODS- B_VW_Action_695606.exe"
The following text will appear when programming is successful.
Trying to find Seat Occupant Recognition Module
Press �EXIT" to cancel if software update has been performed successfully, the following screen will appear in VAS 5052 / VAS 6150 display.
Check System
- Power?
- Connection to VAS Tester
- Connection to Seat
Seat Occupant Recognition Module found and connected to System
Apply Action 695606
This can take a minute, please wait
"Action 695606 applied successfully".
TIP
NOTE
If a connection error is indicated for Seat
Occupant Recognition Module not
found", an "ERROR" indicator on the VAS
5052 / VAS 6150 screen is highlighted.
^ Check all connections.
^ Restart application by pressing EXIT".
^ Switch ignition key ON and then OFF
^ Begin procedure again.
If error continues, try rebooting scan tool and re attempt to perform programming update.
After programming is complete or verified flash was already applied,
^ Disconnect VAS 6103/2 pods connector and VAS 6103 from scan tool.
^ Reconnect 5052/3 diagnostic cable to VAS 5052 I VAS 6150 tester and reconnect vehicle Data Link Connector.
^ Reconnect and lock Seat Occupant Recognition Module 10 pin connector to body 10 pin connector. Be sure that the connector snaps locked.
^ Switch ignition ON.
^ Navigate to Vehicle Self Diagnosis 15- Airbag, interrogate fault memory and erase fault codes.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts Required
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.