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 (Function 04), Initiating
The basic setting should be initiated after performing the following repairs:
- Exchanging engine
- Replacing engine control module
- Altering throttle valve
- Adjusting throttle valve (setting idling speed)
- Replacing throttle valve potentiometer -G69-
- Altering throttle valve potentiometer -G69- setting (e.g. when adjusting idling switch, engine)
- Removing and installing "electronic accelerator"
- Replacing Diesel engine injection pump
- Changes to control lever, altering setting of residual quantity or maximum speed adjustment screw on diesel engines
- Replacing automatic transmission control module -J217-
Connect scan tool V.A.G 1551 and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" appears in the display. See SCAN TOOL V.A.G 1551, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONS under ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD), INITIATING.
Indicated on display:
- Rapid data transfer HELP
- Select function XX
Press keys 0 and 4. (The function "Initiating basic setting" is selected with 04).
Accelerator pedal must remain in idling position.
Indicated on display:
- Rapid data transfer Q
- 04 - Basic setting
Confirm entry with key Q.
Indicated on display:
- Basic setting HELP
- Enter display group number XXX
Press key 0, 0 and 0.
Confirm entry with key Q.
Indicated on display:
- System in basic setting 0 "right arrow"
The system is now in the basic setting.
Depress accelerator pedal as far as kickdown and hold in this position for 3 seconds.
Press key "right arrow"
Indicated on display:
- Rapid data transfer HELP
- Select function XX
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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.