Digital clock (Motometer - where applicable), correction

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NOTE:

Correction of the clock is only possible with Motometer instrument clusters from a limited manufacturing period.
Scan tool VAG 1551 with a program card version /8.0 is required for clock correction.

The digital clock in the instrument cluster may deviate from the correct time by a maximum of 5 seconds within 24 hours

If the deviation is greater than 5 seconds:

Check control module version. Refer to Instrument cluster On Board Diagnostic (OBD), initiating & checking control module versions .

If indicated on display (example only): VDO instrument cluster - replace instrument cluster (digital clock cannot be corrected).

1J0919861D A4 KOMBIINSTR. VDO V02 →
Coding 00042 WSC 00000

If indicated on display (example only): Motometer instrument cluster.

1J0919861D KOMBI + WEGFAHRSP. MMO V02 →
Coding 00042 WSC 00000

First check VAG program card version, then check if the digital clock can be corrected:

VAG 1551 program card version, checking

Press → button.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Press buttons -0- and -6- to select function 06, "End Output".

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX

Switch off ignition.
Disconnect VAG 1551 scan tool from Data Link Connector (DLC).

After approx. 5 seconds:

Connect cable VAG 1551/3C to DLC again.

The VAG 1551 display will show program card version , language and edition date for approx. 3 seconds:

VAG 1551 -D / 8.0- 1.10.1998

If the display of the VAG 1551 does not indicate program card version /8.0:

Obtain program card version / 9.0 and insert into VAG 1551.

If the display of the VAG 1551 indicates program card version /8.0 or /9.0, proceed as follows:

Digital clock, initiate correction

NOTE:

The digital clock accuracy can only be adapted with a VAG 1551in conjunction with program card /8.0 or /9.0.
The VAG 1551 recognizes instrument cluster versions where clock correction is possible.

Select operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer", switch on ignition and enter address word 17 "Instrument cluster".
Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Press → button until "Select function" appears in display.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Press buttons -1- and -2- to select function 12 "Clock correction".

When the VAG 1551 recognizes a instrument cluster without digital clock correction capabilities, "function 12" cannot be selected. In these cases, replace instrument cluster.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
12 - Clock correction

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

The VAG 1551 initiates and automatic sequence after pressing the -Q- button.

Indicated on display during automatic sequence.

Rapid data transfer
Clock correction

Indicated on display after completion of automatic sequence:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Press buttons -0- and -6- to select function 06, "End Output".

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End Output

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Help
Enter address word XX

Switch off ignition.
Disconnect VAG 1551 scan tool from Data Link Connector (DLC).

NOTE: After completion of the automatic sequence, the instrument cluster must be briefly disconnected from voltage supply terminal 30 to allow the clock correction to take effect.

Switch off ignition.
Remove Fuse No. 15 (5 A) from fuse holder, wait at least 10 seconds, and reinsert fuse.

The clock correction takes effect after reconnecting the instrument cluster to voltage supply terminal 30.

The digital clock accuracy is now corrected.