Airbag control module, coding using VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Coding is only possible with a new airbag control module.

Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.
Switch ignition on.

Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75 - lights up continuously.

Press -1- button for "Rapid data transfer" operating mode.

Indicated on display

Fig 1: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (1 Of 10)

Press buttons -1- and -5- to insert "Airbag" address word 15

Indicated on display

Fig 2: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (2 Of 10)

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display (This is an example. For actual Part No. check with your Parts Department)

Fig 3: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (3 Of 10)

Press --> button.

Indicated on display

Fig 4: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (4 Of 10)

Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module", function 07.

Indicated on display

Fig 5: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (5 Of 10)

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 6: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (6 Of 10)

Enter code number according to CODE NUMBER CHART - FROM 09.94 & UP table:

CODE NUMBER CHART - FROM 09.94 & UP

Vehicle application

Part No.

Index⁽¹⁾ letter

Code number

Driver and passenger airbags, US version

6N0 909 603

00068

Driver and passenger airbags, US version

1J0 909 603

00084

Driver's/passenger's and side airbags, US version

1J0 909 608

00074

Driver's/passenger's and side airbags, US version

1J0 909 608

23110

Driver's/passenger's and side airbags, US version

1J0 909 608

16966

⁽¹⁾	Index letter is the same as part number suffix. For example: Part No. 6N0 909 603 D; Index is D.

Press -Q- button to confirm input

Indicated on the display (example shown) is the airbag control module identification number with the applicable index letter, code number and dealer code.

Fig 7: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (7 Of 10)

If so, the coding has been completed successfully.

If not:

Indicated on display

Fig 8: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (8 Of 10)

The airbag control module was not correctly programmed with the applicable vehicle data. Coding is no longer possible. The Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will come on and stay on continuously.

Check whether the correct airbag control module was installed (compare Part No. and identification number), or whether an incorrect dealer number was entered.

End output:

Press --> button.

Indicated on display:

Fig 9: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (9 Of 10)

Press -0- and -6- buttons to end output.
Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Fig 10: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding Airbag Control Module, From 09.94 & Up) (10 Of 10)

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75 - must go out after not more than 4 seconds.