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Control module, coding

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NOTE:
  • If the correct coding for the vehicle is not displayed, or if the control module has been replaced, the control module must be coded.
  • The code table is valid for current chassis forms of the Audi A6 as well as for the off-road version "Allroad".

The display of VAG1551 will show the control module coding (example).

Fig 1: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module, Coding (1 Of 5)
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The relevant vehicle coding must be displayed, note coding table. See ENGINE CODE APB: ECM CODING CHART .

Coding variations of Engine Control Module (ECM) for vehicles with engine code APB. Coding variations for vehicles with engine code BEL. See ENGINE CODE BEL: ECM CODING CHART .

ENGINE CODE APB: ECM CODING CHART

Country/Emission standard Power train /Additional systems Transmission Type of vehicle
00 = --------- 0 = --------- 0 = --------- 0 = ---------
01 = --------- 1 = --------- 1 = 6-speed manual transmission 1 = ---------
02 = --------- 2 = --------- 2 = --------- 2 = Audi A6
03 = --------- 3 = --------- 3 = --------- 3 = ---------
04 = --------- 4 = --------- 4 = --------- 4 = ---------
05 = ---------- 5 = --------- 5 = 5-speed automatic transmission 01V (5HP19) 5 = ---------
06 = USA; TLEV (Exhaust emission standard) NOTE: Vehicles with Leak Detection Pump (LDP) 6 = All-wheel drive without Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (with CAN-Bus system) 6 = --------- 6 = ---------
07 = --------- 7 = All-wheel drive with Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (with CAN-Bus system) 7 = --------- 7 = ---------
08 = --------- 08 = Audi Allroad vehicles with post-switch stage (low range) 08 = --------- 08 = ---------

Coding variations of Engine Control Module (ECM) for vehicles with engine code BEL. Coding variations for vehicles with engine code APB. See ENGINE CODE APB: ECM CODING CHART .

ENGINE CODE BEL: ECM CODING CHART

Country/Emission standard Power train /Additional systems Transmission Type of vehicle
00 = --------- 0 = --------- 0 = --------- 0 = ---------
01 = --------- 1 = --------- 1 = 6-speed manual transmission 1 = ------------
02 = --------- 2 = --------- 2 = --------- 2 = Audi A6
03 = --------- 3 = --------- 3 = --------- 3 = ---------
04 = --------- 4 = --------- 4 = --------- 4 = ---------
05 = ---------- 5 = --------- 5 = 5-speed automatic transmission 01V (5HP19) 5 = Audi allroad
06 = ---------- 6 = --------- 6 = --------- 6 = ---------
07 = USA; LEV (Exhaust emission standard) NOTE: Vehicles with Leak Detection Pump (LDP) 7 = All-wheel drive with Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (with CAN-Bus system) 7 = --------- 7 = ---------
NOTE:
  • TLEV = Transient Low Emission Vehicles. ESP = Electronic Stability Program
  • If the vehicle is equipped with ESP it can be identified at the ESP switch in the instrument cluster.
  • Anti Slip Regulation is often abbreviated as "ASR". Electronic Stability Program is abbreviated as "ESP".
  • Audi allroad vehicles are always equipped with ESP. On the third digit of the control module coding the Engine Control Module (ECM) is informed about whether a post-switch stage (low range) is installed (characteristic: Switch for post-switch stage at shift handle). This differentiation is required on vehicles with manual transmission. Allroad vehicles with automatic transmission never have a post -switch stage.
  • For standard Audi A6, notes regarding post-switch stage (also in code table) can be disregarded.

Indicated code number consists of the following (example):

ENGINE CODING: EXAMPLE

TLEV (exhaust norm) 06      
All wheel drive without Electronic Stability Program (ESP)   6    
6-speed manual transmission     1  
Audi A6       2
Code number 06 6 1 2
NOTE: TLEV = Transient Low Emission Vehicles. ESP = Electronic Stability Program

If an incorrect coding is displayed:

When indicated on display

Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module, Coding (2 Of 5)
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When indicated on display

Fig 3: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module, Coding (3 Of 5)
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If this message appears, see following Note:

Fig 4: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module, Coding (4 Of 5)
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NOTE: Check in parts catalog whether the correct control module has been installed (part number; possibly the control module cannot be coded). It also possible that an incorrect code number was entered. If necessary repeat coding.

Indicated on display

Fig 5: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module, Coding (5 Of 5)
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