Coding procedure

1999 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Coding procedure
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Indicated on display

Fig 1: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Radio (1 Of 6)
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  • Press -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module" function 07.

Indicated on display

Fig 2: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Radio (2 Of 6)
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  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 3: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Radio (3 Of 6)
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Through m.y. 2001Β 

Coding example: 00117Β 

  • Country identification: 0 = standard
  • Sound coordination: 0 = standard
  • Number of passive loudspeakers: 1 = 1 passive loud speaker, front left (Bose with telephone)
  • Sound system: 1 = BOSE sound system
  • Radio configuration: 7 = radio system with CD changer unit and secondary display

From m.y. 2002Β 

Coding example: 02637Β 

  • Radio configuration 5: 0 = standard
  • Radio configuration 4: 2 = A6
  • Radio configuration 3: 6 = with BOSE and amplifier switch-off w/incoming phone call
  • Radio configuration 2: 3 = with Navigation and Telephone
  • Radio configuration 1: 7 = with diversity, CD changer and multi-function steering wheel

Indicated on display (the control module identification and the coding that was input, 02637)

Fig 4: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Radio (4 Of 6)
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  • Press --> button to end coding.

Indicated on display

Fig 5: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Radio (5 Of 6)
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  • Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06.

Indicated on display

Fig 6: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Modul, Radio (6 Of 6)
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  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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