Adaptation procedure

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Check DTC memory of operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255 → Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, checking (function 02) and rectify any other malfunctions displayed (fault "Control module incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)" cannot be erased at this stage).
Check coding of operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255 for vehicle-specific optional extras and correct if necessary → Climatronic Control Module J255, coding (function 07) .

Fig 1: Locating Control Module Identification With Code Indicated On The Display

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Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Select function "10 - Adaptation".

Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Fig 2: Identifying Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A (Prompt For Entering Display Group Appears In Display Zone & Input Keypad Appears In Display Zone)

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Prompt for entering channel number appears in display zone - 1 -.
Input keypad appears in display zone - 2 -.

Use input keypad in display zone - 2 - to enter "81" for channel "81" and confirm by touching Q key.

NOTE:

Possible causes if display zone - 1 - indicates "Function unknown or cannot be implemented at present" :
- Control unit adaptation not performed as specified and in full
- Malfunction on CAN-Bus comfort system
If display zone - 1 - indicates "Disabled" and disable time (e.g. "10" for 10 minutes), the adaptation function is currently not available due to having been incorrectly implemented several times.
Wait for completion of disable time.

Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Fig 3: Identifying Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A "Channel X Reading And Testing", Set Value & Code Number

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Display field - 1 - indicates "Channel 81 reading and testing".
Display in area - 2 - is "PIN ?".
A bar appears in area - 3 - (not to be used for this application).

Touch key - 4 - (for entry via keypad).

Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Fig 4: Identifying Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A (Prompt For Entering Display Group Appears In Display Zone & Input Keypad Appears In Display Zone)

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Display field - 1 - indicates "Enter adaptation value: 0 to XXXXX".
Input keypad appears in display zone - 2 -.

Use input keypad in display zone - 2 - to enter PIN for re-adaptation of operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255.

PIN: "26467"

PIN entered appears in area - 2 -.

Confirm entry by touching Q key.

Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Fig 5: Identifying Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A "Channel X Reading And Testing", Set Value & Code Number

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The PIN entered appears above the bar in area - 3 -.

Store entry by touching key - 5 -.

Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Fig 6: Identifying Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A Display "Store Channel X", Original/New Code Number & New Value For Adaptation Channel

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Display field - 1 - indicates "Store channel 81".
Area - 3 - displays the original PIN or "0" and the new PIN.

Adopt and store entry by touching key - 4 -.

Display field - 1 - indicates "Store channel 1, value 1 stored".

NOTE:

Touch ← key to return to selection program.
Entering the PIN erases the VIN stored in the operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255. The operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255 is then ready to adopt the VIN transmitted by the Instrument Cluster Control Module J285 via the CAN-Bus comfort system.

Terminate On Board Diagnostic (OBD) → End Output (function 06) and switch off ignition.
Start engine.
Check DTC memory of operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255 → Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, checking (function 02) and erase faults displayed → Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, erasing (function 05) .

The malfunction "Control module incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)" is no longer displayed or can now be erased (if adaptation has been performed correctly).

Check the VIN now stored in the operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255 (Reading measuring value block, display group "081").