Lock set or instrument cluster, procedure for replacing

NOTE: To ensure later identification of the anti-theft immobilizer, the following steps must always be performed when replacing the lock set or instrument cluster.

Lock set with 2 part sticker
NOTE: The stickers on the key chain of the new lock set serve for identification of manual locking.
- Remove right sticker -2- (with bar-code) from key chain of new lock set and destroy it.
- Remove remaining left sticker -1- (without bar-code) from new key chain and adhere to customer key chain instead of the previous left sticker.

Fig 1: Identification Of Left & Right Lock Set Stickers

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

Control module for anti-theft immobilizer integrated in instrument cluster.

In order to replace the lock set & instrument cluster, a coded "secret number" must first be determined in conjunction with the 14 digit identification number of the anti-theft immobilizer.

Immobilizer identification number is read upon initiation of On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

See IMMOBILIZER ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD), INITIATING .

Effective calendar date 03.11.2002, the immobilizer secret number is encoded for increased security. The encoded number is now 7-digits and is referred to as a "PIN" ("Personal Identification Number").

All models with anti-theft immobilizer are affected, regardless of generation.

The process to obtain the 7-digit PIN remains the same as with the 4-digit "secret number" previously used - that is: request via the "Warranty Information Network" (WIN). However, WIN Administration now requires additional information from both the vehicle and Dealer in order to generate the 7-digit PIN.

The PIN is only valid on the day it is requested. Thereafter, a new PIN is required.

The 7-digit PIN can only be processed and input using either the VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 with basis CD version 3.10 and higher. VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tools are unable to process or input this number.

A correct Importer/Dealer number must reside in the VAS 5051/5052 in order to request a PIN.

The requested PIN is intended for internal use only, is worthless to other Dealers and must not be shared with the customer.

CAUTION:

All Dealership VAS 5051 and VAS 5052 testers in service MUST be programmed with the correct Importer/Dealer number, as well as correct date and time.
Adaptation functions of the anti-theft immobilizer are not possible with incorrect data!

Immobilizer adaptation when replacing instrument cluster

See ADAPTATION (FUNCTION 10) .