Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Basic setting (scan tool function 04): Notes
The steering angle sensor -G85- is zeroed using display group 1. See DISPLAY GROUP 1: ZEROING THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR -G85-.
Before you can zero the sensor, you must have successfully carried out the "Login Procedure" function 11 using the VAG1551/1552 scan tool (see LOGIN PROCEDURE (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 11) ) and the ABS Control Module (w/EDL) -J104- must be coded (see CODE CONTROL MODULE (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 07) ).
The hydraulic pump for traction control -V156- is activated using display group 2
Activation of the hydraulic pump for traction control -V156- does not require any preparations. It is used to bleed the hydraulic system. See DISPLAY GROUP 2: ACTIVATING HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR TRACTION CONTROL -V156- .
The ESP driving test is activated using display group 3
The ESP driving test is used to test the plausibility of the signals from the sensor for transverse acceleration, sender for rotation rate and pressure sensor. See DISPLAY GROUP 3: ACTIVATING ESP DRIVING TEST .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.