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Login Procedure, instrument cluster

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Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 1: Display On VAS 5051 - Login Procedure, Instrument Cluster (1 Of 6)
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Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 2: Display On VAS 5051 - Login Procedure, Instrument Cluster (2 Of 6)
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  1. Control module identification of the instrument cluster
  2. Control module identification of immobilizer

Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 3: Display On VAS 5051 - Login Procedure, Instrument Cluster (3 Of 6)
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Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 4: Display On VAS 5051 - Login Procedure, Instrument Cluster (4 Of 6)
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  1. Enter code word Max. input value = 65535
NOTE:
  • After the third incorrect input of the 7-digit PIN, the control module for anti-theft immobilizer or Engine Control Module (ECM) will be locked.
  • It is not possible to make another attempt for 10 minutes. During this time, the ignition must remain constantly switched on. On Board Diagnostic (OBD) must be exited using the "End Output" function 06. This time is doubled after every third consecutive incorrect attempt, up to a maximum of 255 minutes.

Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 5: Display On VAS 5051 - Login Procedure, Instrument Cluster (5 Of 6)
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NOTE: Once the login procedure has been successfully completed, the warning lamp will light constantly and the immobilizer will be switched free:
  • as long as the engine is running and the ignition key remains inserted,
  • for 45 minutes, as long as the ignition key remains inserted (engine not running),
  • for 5 minutes, if ignition key is removed.
NOTE: If indication -1- appears in display field: "Function unknown or cannot be performed at this moment", the 7-digit PIN was entered incorrectly (e.g. incorrect secret code)
Fig 6: Display On VAS 5051 - Login Procedure, Instrument Cluster (6 Of 6)
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