Control Module Version, checking

2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Control Module Version, checking
  • Connect Scan Tool. Refer to Scan Tool, connectingΒ .
  • Switch on ignition.
  • Press button -1- for "Rapid Data Transfer" mode.
Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX

Indicated on display

  • Press buttons -4- and -6- (the address word of the vehicle system to be tested "comfort system" is entered with 46).
Rapid data transfer Q
46 - Comfort System

Indicated on display after entering the address word 46:

  • Confirm with -Q- button.

and then the following appears in the display:

Rapid data transfer
Tester sends the address word 46

Indicated on display

3B0 959 800 Conv. cent. CU V41 β†’
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX

The control module identification of the Central control module for comfort system -J393- (Convenience central control unit) will be shown on the V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool display, e.g.:

Breakdown of the display:Β 

  • Top line Part No. of control module system designation (Convenience central control unit V41)
  • Lower line code number dealership number1)

1) Will be automatically stored in the control module when entering the system.

  • Press β†’ button.

and then the following appears in the display:

3B0 959 794 Dvr. door cont. unit V42 β†’
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX

The control module identification of the driver's door control module will be shown on the V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool display, e.g.:

NOTE: The door control module code must agree with central control module.
  • Press β†’ button.

and then the following appears in the display:

3B0 959 802 Pass. door cont. unit V42 β†’
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX

The control module identification of the front passenger's door control module will be shown on the V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool display, e.g.:

  • Press β†’ button.

and then the following appears in the display:

3B0 959 811 RL door cont. unit V42 β†’
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX

The control module identification of the rear left door control module will be shown on the V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool display, e.g.:

  • Press β†’ button.

and then the following appears in the display:

3B0 959 812 RR door cont. unit V42 β†’
Coding XXXXX WSC XXXXX

The control module identification of the rear right door control module will be shown on the V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool display, e.g.:

  • Press β†’ button.
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display

Notes:Β 

  • If one of the malfunction messages opposite appears in the display, the possible causes of the malfunction can be printed out with the HELP button.
  • Ignition must be switched on.
  • Malfunctions have occurred at the start of or during the program (external interference?).
  • Check diagnostic cable as well as voltage supply and Ground connection.
  • After repairing the possible causes of the malfunction, enter the address word 46 for "comfort system" once again and confirm with the -Q- button.

At this point, repeat complete sequence from "Check Control module version."

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