Code Control Module (Scan tool function 07)

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Code Control Module (Scan tool function 07)
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The transmission Control Module (TCM) can be coded.

  • -Connect Diagnosis and Information System VAS 5051 or VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) and select" Transmission Electronics" with address word 02. See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)Β . Ignition must be switched on.

Indicated on display:

Fig 1: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Rapid Data Transfer)
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  • Press buttons 0 and 7. (With 07, function "Control module, coding" is selected)
NOTE: Coding can only be done with ignition switched on and in transmission ranges "P" or "N". Do not depress accelerator pedal. The car must be stationary and the engine must not be started.

Indicated on display:

Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (07 Control Module Coding)
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  • Confirm input by pressing Q button.

Indicated on display:

Fig 3: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Enter Code Number XXXXX)
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  • Entering code. See Fig 4.

Code tableΒ 

Fig 4: TCM Code Table
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1) RdW: Applies to all oter countries

2) DSP: Dynamic Shift program

  • Confirm input by pressing Q buttom.
NOTE:
  • No other codes are permitted.
  • After coding, the DTC memory in the control module is automatically erased.
  • Press --> button.

Indicated on display:

Fig 5: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Selection Function XX)
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  • Check control module version (press buttons 0 and 1 ), confirm input by pressing Q button and check code. See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)Β .

Indicated on Display Attempt was made to enter a code that was not valid or not recognized by the control module.

Fig 6: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Coding XXXXX Not Accepted)
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