Adaptation after replacing the instrument cluster and the Engine Control Module (ECM): Procedure
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- Input VIN in instrument cluster (only possible with VAS 5051 tester).
- Perform adaptation after replacing Engine Control Module (ECM). See ADAPTATION AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
- Perform adaptation of vehicle keys. See ADAPTATION OF VEHICLE KEYS .
CAUTION:
Entering the VIN in the instrument cluster is only possible with the VAG5051 tester.
- Connect the VAS 5051 and enter vehicle On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Select vehicle system "17 - instrument cluster." Select diagnostic function "Transmit Vehicle Identification Number."
- Transmit the vehicle's VIN and confirm.
NOTE:
The following adaptations are also possible using the VAS 5051 tester.
- Perform "Adaptation after replacing Engine Control Module (ECM)". See ADAPTATION AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
- Perform "Adaptation of vehicle keys". See ADAPTATION OF VEHICLE KEYS .
Instrument cluster, Engine Control Module (ECM) and vehicle keys are now adapted and the vehicle can be started.