Skoda Octavia

SKODA OCTAVIA
MK1
Electrical system
Electrical system
ELECTICAL SYSTEM....................................................................................................... - 7 STARTER-CURRENT SUPPLY-CC.......................................................................................- 7 BATTERY.............................................................................................................................................. - 7 Battery handling instructions........................................................................................................ - 7 Inspecting electrolyte level........................................................................................................... - 7 Measuring voltage under load....................................................................................................... - 8 Basics............................................................................................................................................ - 8 Work sequence when disconnecting and connecting the battery.................................................- 9 Check the battery....................................................................................................................... - 10 Measure no-load voltage............................................................................................................. - 11 Charging batteries...................................................................................................................... - 12 Removing and installing the battery........................................................................................... - 13 Removing and installing the battery tray....................................................................................- 15 BATTERY WITH A MAGIC EYE AND BATTERY PLUGS COVERED IN ADHESIVE TAPE.................................................- 16 Checking the battery using the magic eye..................................................................................- 16 BATTERY WITH A MAGIC EYE WITHOUT BATTERY PLUGS COVERED IN ADHESIVE TAPE (MAINTENANCE-FREE)..............- 17 Checking the battery using the magic eye..................................................................................- 17 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE AC GENERATOR.......................................................................................- 19 Vehicles with petrol engine......................................................................................................... - 19 Vehicles with diesel engine......................................................................................................... - 20 Removing and installing belt pulley of AC generator...................................................................- 22 Removing and installing belt pulley of AC generator with free wheel.........................................- 22 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE STARTER.................................................................................................- 24 INSTRUMENTS, GCI..................................................................................................... - 26 DASH PANEL INSERT (? MY 00)............................................................................................................. - 26 Self-diagnosis.............................................................................................................................. - 26 Initiating self-diagnosis of the dash panel insert.........................................................................- 27 Interrogating fault memory......................................................................................................... - 29 Fault table................................................................................................................................... - 30 Actuator diagnosis...................................................................................................................... - 34 Erasing fault memory.................................................................................................................. - 35 Ending output............................................................................................................................. - 36 Coding control unit...................................................................................................................... - 36 Reading measured value block................................................................................................... - 38 Adjustment................................................................................................................................. - 41 Adapt service interval display - SID............................................................................................. - 45 Input values when changing the dash panel insert.....................................................................- 48 Resetting service interval display (SID) without -V.A.G 1552- / -V.A.G 1551 -..............................- 49 Resetting service interval display (SID) with -V.A.G 1552- / -V.A.G 1551 -...................................- 49 Removing and installing the dash panel insert............................................................................- 51 Lamp assignment on the dash panel insert.................................................................................- 52 Contact assignment of plug connections on the dash panel insert.............................................- 52 Test signal from fuel gauge sender -G-........................................................................................ - 54 Contact assignment on the fuel gauge sender - G-.....................................................................- 54 Check coolant temperature sender............................................................................................. - 55 Testing the speed signal.............................................................................................................. - 56 TAXIMETER AND PRINTER...................................................................................................................... - 57 Removing and installing taximeter HALE....................................................................................- 57 Removing and installing printer HALE......................................................................................... - 58 DASH PANEL INSERT (MY 01 ?)............................................................................................................. - 60 Self-diagnosis.............................................................................................................................. - 60 Initiating self-diagnosis of the dash panel insert.........................................................................- 61 -
Interrogating fault memory......................................................................................................... - 63 Fault table................................................................................................................................... - 64 Actuator diagnosis...................................................................................................................... - 64 Erasing fault memory.................................................................................................................. - 67 Ending output............................................................................................................................. - 67 Coding dash panel insert............................................................................................................. - 67 Reading measured value block................................................................................................... - 68 Adaptation.................................................................................................................................. - 73 Adapting the service interval display when replacing the dash panel insert...............................- 75 Input values when changing the dash panel insert.....................................................................- 80 SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF THE GATEWAY.......................................................................................................... - 82 Initiating self-diagnosis............................................................................................................... - 82 Interrogating fault memory......................................................................................................... - 83 Fault table................................................................................................................................... - 84 Erasing fault memory.................................................................................................................. - 88 Ending output............................................................................................................................. - 88 Coding control unit...................................................................................................................... - 88 Reading measured value block................................................................................................... - 89 Removing and installing the dash panel insert............................................................................- 92 Contact assignment of plug connections on the dash panel insert.............................................- 92 Test signal from fuel gauge sender -G-........................................................................................ - 94 Contact assignment on the fuel gauge sender -G-......................................................................- 94 Check coolant temperature sender............................................................................................. - 94 Testing the speed signal.............................................................................................................. - 94 Outside temperature sensor -G17 -............................................................................................. - 94 Check oil level and oil temperature sender -G266-.....................................................................- 95 CAN DATABUS.................................................................................................................................... - 97 Checking the data BUS drive....................................................................................................... - 97 Check the terminating resistances of the control units...............................................................- 99 Test CAN databus for short-circuit.............................................................................................- 103 Checking the data BUS Comfort version...................................................................................- 104 INFOTAINMENT......................................................................................................... - 106 RADIO SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................. - 106 General Instructions.................................................................................................................. - 106 Radio system with 4 loudspeakers............................................................................................ - 106 Radio system with 8 loudspeakers............................................................................................ - 107 Overview of radio system.......................................................................................................... - 110 Removing and installing radio................................................................................................... - 112 Removing and installing loudspeakers......................................................................................- 113 Removing and installing radio sets Gamma (MS 501), MS 303, Symphony............................- 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROOF AERIAL......................................................................................... - 117 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROOF AERIAL FOR RADIO AS OF MY 2002.........................................................- 119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROOF AERIAL FOR RADIO AND TELEPHONE AS OF MY 2002..................................- 120 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROOF AERIAL FOR RADIO, TELEPHONE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AS OF MY 2002......- 121 TELEPHONE SYSTEMS......................................................................................................................... - 122 Telephone system - overall view............................................................................................... - 122 Telephone preinstallation 1....................................................................................................... - 124 Telephone preinstallation 2 - Cullmann.....................................................................................- 125 Telephone system..................................................................................................................... - 127 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE MOBILE PHONE OPERATING ELECTRONICS -J412- (INTERFACE
BOX)............................................................................................................................................... - 129 OVERVIEW OF THE MOUNT FOR THE MOBILE PHONE 1...............................................................................- 131 OVERVIEW OF THE MOUNT FOR THE MOBILE PHONE 2...............................................................................- 132 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE FOR THE TELEPHONE -R38- ? 08.00.......................................- 135 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE FOR THE TELEPHONE -R38- 09.00 ?.......................................- 137 SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF RADIO SYSTEM GAMMA (MS 501), MS 303 AND SYMPHONY......................................- 139 -
Connecting vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and selecting the control unit for the radio set- 139 Interrogating and erasing fault memory...................................................................................- 140 Fault table................................................................................................................................. - 141 Actuator diagnosis.................................................................................................................... - 144 Code radio................................................................................................................................. - 145 Reading measured value block................................................................................................. - 149 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CD CHANGER.............................................................................................. - 156 NAVIGATION SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................... - 157 General description................................................................................................................... - 157 Self-diagnosis of radio unit in RNS............................................................................................- 157 Self-diagnosis of navigation unit in RNS....................................................................................- 158 Interrogating and erasing fault memory...................................................................................- 160 Fault table................................................................................................................................. - 161 Actuator diagnosis.................................................................................................................... - 163 Reading measured value block................................................................................................. - 163 Measured value block 006 (as of SG 3B0919887 D)..................................................................- 167 Code control unit for RNS.......................................................................................................... - 171 Electronic anti-theft lock........................................................................................................... - 172 Plug connections at Radio-Navigation System..........................................................................- 174 Removing and installing Radio-Navigation System...................................................................- 177 MULTI-FUNCTIONAL STEERING WHEEL..................................................................................................... - 179 General description................................................................................................................... - 179 Interrogating and erasing fault memory...................................................................................- 181 Fault table................................................................................................................................. - 182 Coding multi-functional steering wheel control unit -J453-........................................................- 184 Actuator diagnosis.................................................................................................................... - 184 Reading measured value block................................................................................................. - 186 Removing and installing the key units of the multi-function steering wheel.............................- 189 Contact assignment of the 18-pin plug connection for the CU multi-functional steering wheel -J453-190 WINDSCREEN WIPE/WASH SYSTEM............................................................................- 191 WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM........................................................................................... - 191 Removing and installing the windscreen wiper and washer system..........................................- 191 Setting park position of windscreen wiper blades.....................................................................- 193 REPAIRING WINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM............................................................................................... - 194 Removing and installing washer reservoir.................................................................................- 194 Removing and installing washer nozzles...................................................................................- 195 Setting the washer nozzles....................................................................................................... - 195 REPAIRING HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM................................................................................................ - 197 Removing and installing the spray nozzles of the headlamp cleaning system..........................- 197 Adjusting the spray nozzles...................................................................................................... - 197 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir.........................................................................- 197 REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM........................................................................................... - 198 Rear window wiper system - Summary of components.............................................................- 198 Removing and installing rear window wiper..............................................................................- 199 Setting park position of rear window wiper...............................................................................- 200 Adjusting spray nozzle.............................................................................................................. - 201 Replacing spray nozzle (Octavia Combi)...................................................................................- 201 Replacing spray nozzle (Octavia).............................................................................................. - 202 Removing and installing wiper rubber.......................................................................................- 202 Removing and installing the rain sensor...................................................................................- 203 LIGHTS, LAMPS, SWITCHES OUTSIDE..........................................................................- 205 REPAIRING HEADLIGHT........................................................................................................................ - 205 Overall view ? 07.00.................................................................................................................. - 205 Overall view 08.00 ?.................................................................................................................. - 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Removing and installing headlight............................................................................................ - 207 Setting the headlight beam....................................................................................................... - 208 Unglueing a halogen headlight.................................................................................................- 210 Changing light bulbs of headlight..............................................................................................- 211 Removing and installing the headlight range control motor......................................................- 211 REPAIRING TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS........................................................................................................... - 214 Removing and installing turn signal lights................................................................................- 214 Removing and installing light bulb for the turn signal light.......................................................- 214 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS..............................................................................- 214 REPAIRING REAR LIGHTS...................................................................................................................... - 216 A general overview................................................................................................................... - 216 Removing and installing the light bulb from the lamp holder....................................................- 217 Removing and installing rear light............................................................................................ - 217 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE LICENCE PLATE ILLUMINATION....................................................................- 218 REPAIRING STEERING COLUMN SWITCH................................................................................................... - 219 Removing and installing steering column switch......................................................................- 219 Contact assignment on the steering column switch - up to MY 98............................................- 222 Contact assignment on the steering column switch - as of MY 99.............................................- 223 REPAIRING LOCK CYLINDER AND IGNITION STARTER SWITCH.........................................................................- 225 Removing and installing lock cylinder.......................................................................................- 225 Removing and installing the ignition switch..............................................................................- 226 Contact assignment on the ignition starter switch....................................................................- 227 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LIGHTS OCTAVIA COMBI.........................................................................- 228 ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT.................................................................................................................... - 229 Additional brake light for OCTAVIA............................................................................................- 229 Additional brake light for OCTAVIA Combi.................................................................................- 230 ANTI-THEFT WARNING SYSTEM.............................................................................................................. - 232 Bonnet contact switch -F120- (-F266-)......................................................................................- 232 Horn for anti-theft alarm system -H8-.......................................................................................- 232 Horn for anti-theft alarm system -H8-.......................................................................................- 233 Replace emergency battery for alarm horn...............................................................................- 233 PARKING AID - OVERALL VIEW.............................................................................................................. - 234 Removing and installing parking aid control unit -J446-............................................................- 235 Removing and installing the parking aid warning buzzer..........................................................- 235 Removing and installing parking aid senders............................................................................- 236 SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF THE PARKING AID.................................................................................................... - 238 General Instructions.................................................................................................................. - 238 Initiating self-diagnosis of the parking aid.................................................................................- 239 Interrogating and erasing fault memory...................................................................................- 240 Fault table................................................................................................................................. - 241 Coding park aid control unit...................................................................................................... - 243 Reading measured value block................................................................................................. - 244 Adaptation................................................................................................................................ - 246 ROOF SIGN TAXI........................................................................................................................... - 247 Removing and installing bracket for TAXI roof sign................................................................- 247 SELF DIAGNOSIS FOR THE XENON HEADLIGHTS WITH AUTOMATIC REGULATION (SYSTEM LITRONIC 4.1)...............- 249 Interrogating fault memory....................................................................................................... - 251 Fault table................................................................................................................................. - 251 Actuator diagnosis.................................................................................................................... - 254 Initiating basic setting............................................................................................................... - 255 Erasing fault memory................................................................................................................ - 256 Ending output........................................................................................................................... - 257 Coding control unit.................................................................................................................... - 257 Reading measured value block................................................................................................. - 258 XENON HEADLIGHTS WITH AUTOMATIC REGULATION (SYSTEM LITRONIC 4.1) - OVERALL VIEW...........................- 260 Headlight with control unit........................................................................................................ - 261 Removing and installing front Xenon headlights.......................................................................- 262 -
Changing light bulbs in the headlight........................................................................................Removing and installing the D2S discharge lamp.....................................................................Removing and installing the ignition/high voltage unit BOSCH 2.3...........................................Removing and installing stepper motor....................................................................................Removing and installing front sender........................................................................................Removing and installing rear sender.........................................................................................Removing and installing control unit......................................................................................... Possibilities of sender adjustment.............................................................................................Connection identification of the Xenon headlamps...................................................................Switch over the inner aperture in the Xenon headlight.............................................................-
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LIGHTS, LAMPS, SWITCHES INSIDE, ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM.............................................- 271 DIAGNOSIS OF THE ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER.......................................................................................... - 271 Self-diagnosis of the 1st generation immobiliser.......................................................................- 271 Initiating self-diagnosis............................................................................................................. - 272 Interrogating control unit version.............................................................................................. - 274 Interrogating fault memory....................................................................................................... - 274 Fault table................................................................................................................................. - 275 Erasing fault memory................................................................................................................ - 277 Ending output........................................................................................................................... - 277 Reading measured value block................................................................................................. - 278 Adaptation................................................................................................................................ - 280 Adapt ignition key.................................................................................................................................. - 281 Adaptation after changing the engine control unit................................................................................. - 286 Adaptation after changing the immobiliser control unit.......................................................................... - 287 -
Emergency start function with -V.A.G 1552-..............................................................................- 287 Requirements......................................................................................................................................... - 287 -
Emergency start function without V.A.G 1552...........................................................................- 288 Requirements......................................................................................................................................... - 288 -
Transponder defective and/or key loss......................................................................................- 290 Replacing reader coil................................................................................................................ - 290 Procedure when changing the lock set or the immobiliser control unit.....................................- 291 1. 2-part sticker of the lock set............................................................................................................... - 291 2. 3-part sticker of the immobiliser control unit in the dash panel insert................................................- 292 -
System check............................................................................................................................ - 292 -
Electical system
Starter-current supply-CC
Battery
WARNING
When working on the batteries wear proper protection and observe safety precautions
Chapter
Battery handling instructions
Warning instructions and safety precautions for

lead acid batteries
Observe the instructions on the battery, in the
1 - Workshop Manual Electrical System and in
the Owner's Manual.
2Risk of acid burns:
Battery acid is highly caustic. For this reason
- always wear protective gloves and eye
protection.
Do not tilt battery as otherwise acid may flow
out of the vent openings.
3 - No fire, sparks, naked lights or smoking:
Avoid creating sparks when handling cables
and electrical equipment.
Avoid short circuits.
4Wear eye protection.
5 - Keep acid and batteries away from children.
6Disposal:
Old batteries must be disposed of in
- compliance with the country specific
regulations.
Never dispose of old batteries as domestic
7waste!
8Risk of explosion:
A highly explosive gas mixture is produced
when charging batteries.
Inspecting electrolyte level
Only top up with distilled water if the electrolyte level has dropped below the MIN marking.
Note
If the battery electrolyte level exceeds the MAX marking the electrolyte will leak from the battery
t during operation (it is necessary to skim off electrolyte). An electrolyte level that is too low (below the
MIN marking shortens the battery life considerably. Top up with distilled water).
The battery plugs must always be inserted when charging the battery, measuring the voltage and
t
conducting a test under load.
t Always insert the plugs with O-rings after completing the test of the electrolyte density.
Measuring voltage under load
Note
Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of radio sets fitted with anti-theft coding.
First of all disconnect the battery earth strap.
Measure the voltage under load with a battery

tester, e.g. -V.A.G 1498-.
The load current and the minimum voltage differ
according to the capacity of the battery, refer to
the sticker on the tester or the table below.
Battery capacity
[Ah]
36
40 ... 49
50 ... 60
61 ... 80
81 ... 110
Cold test current

[A]
175
220
265 ... 280
300 ... 380
380 ... 500
Load current
[A]
100
200
200
300
300
Minimum voltage (limit value)

[V]
10,0
9,2
9,4
9,0
9,5
If the voltage measured is below the minimum voltage, replace the battery.
Explanations regarding battery load test:
The battery voltage drops during this test as a result of the high load on the battery (a high current flows).
If the battery is O.K., the voltage value drops only as far as the minimum voltage.
If the battery is faulty or only has a weak charge, the battery voltage will drop very rapidly below the
specified minimum voltage.
After completion of the test, the low voltage value is retained for a lengthy period, the voltage rises only
slowly again.
If the voltage measured under a load lasting for 5 to 10 sec. is below the minimum voltage, then the battery
is discharged or defective. The electrolyte density must be tested.
Basics
Battery types to be installed:
t Batteries with a magic eye and battery plugs covered in adhesive tape Chapter.
t
Batteries with a magic eye but without battery plugs covered in adhesive tape
(maintenance-free) Chapter.
Work sequence when disconnecting and connecting the battery

Disconnect battery
Note
Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of radio set fitted with anti-theft coding
Operating instructions of the radio.
Switch off all electrical components and take out the ignition key.
Slacken the nut (6 Nm) of the fixing screw for the pole terminal and only disconnect the
battery earth strap.
Note
If both pole terminals are disconnected, only then disconnect pole terminal (-) from battery
earth.
Connect up the battery
WARNING
Please observe the following additional instructions after working on the airbag system or on
the belt tighteners or the safety belts:
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Switch on the ignition before connecting the battery.

Nobody should be in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.
Note
Neither grease nor oil the battery terminals.
The battery terminals must only be fitted by hand without using any force in order to avoid
damaging the battery housing.
Install the pole terminals in such a way that the battery pole with the terminal is on the
same level or protrudes.
If both pole terminals are disconnected, only then disconnect the positive terminal of the
battery (+).
When connecting, fit pole terminal of

earth lead onto negative terminal of
battery and tighten the nut of the fixing
screw -arrow- (6 Nm).
Set clock
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Check the window lifter/comfort electrics

Octavia.
Code radio sets with Safe coding

Operating instructions of the radio.
Other adjustments may have to be made

according to the engine which is installed
(e.g generating a readiness code). To do so
use Vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system VAS 5051
Check the battery

WARNING
When working on the battery - risk of accident. Observe the warning instructions and safety
precautions Chapter.
Check battery in the following sequence:
1234-
Visual inspection Anchor.

Check battery with a magic eye Chapter, Chapter.
Testing the no-load voltage Chapter.
Check measuring voltage under load Chapter.
Visual inspection
A visual inspection of the outer state of the battery, the cleanliness and of the fixed
connections of the pole terminals must be carried out before comprehensive measurements.
WARNING
When working on the battery - risk of accident. Observe the warning instructions and safety
precautions Chapter.
Incorrect attachment of the battery can lead to damage. Carry out attachment inspection
Chapter.
During the visual inspection determine:

If the battery housing is not damaged. In the event of damage to the battery housing e.g.
the excess acid can lead to severe vehicle damage. In the event of excess acid the
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contamined vehicle parts must be immediately treated with neutralizing agent or with a
soapy solution. Paint damage must be repaired by a specialist.
t If the battery terminals (connections of the battery cable) are not damaged and if the fixed
connection of the terminals is not destroyed in the event of damage to the battery
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terminals.
When connecting the battery pole terminals, pay attention to the specified procedure in this
repair manual when disconnecting and reconnecting the batteries, Chapter. If the battery
t terminals are not correctly connected and tightened, the cable can ignite. This can result in
extensive function problems of the electrical system. A safe vehicle operation is no longer
guaranteed.
Measure no-load voltage

Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Handheld multimeter, e.g. -V.A.G 1526A -.

Note
The battery must not be drained by any electrical equipment for at least 2 hours before the
measurement is taken.
If the battery was charged, perform measurement only 2 hours after the performed
charging.
Follow the procedure described below for measuring the battery voltage in the no-load state:
Use the handheld multimeter to measure the battery voltage.
The battery no-load voltage must not fall below 12.5 V.

If the handheld multimeter indicates 12.5 V or more, the battery voltage is O.K.
If the handheld multimeter indicates less than 12.5 V:
Charging battery Chapter
After charging wait at least 2 hours during which the battery with electrical components must
not be subjected to any load or charge:
Use the handheld multimeter to measure the battery voltage.
The battery no-load voltage must not fall below 12.5 V.
If the no-load voltage is N.O.K., replace battery.
Charging batteries
WARNING
The battery plugs must always be securely tightened when charging the battery, measuring
the voltage and conducting a test under load to ensure they are really sealed.
Do not smoke or use a naked light in rooms in which batteries are being charged. The reason
for this is that the gases, which are generated in the batteries, can produce a dangerous
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explosive gas mixture when charging.

Frozen batteries must be replaced.
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Battery charger, e.g. -VAS 5900-, -VAS 5903- or -VAS 5095A-.

Note
t Batteries must only be charged with chargers recommended by the manufacturer.

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Carefully read through the operating instructions and observe during the charging before
using the battery charger.
The battery must be at a temperature of at least 15C.
If a severely discharged battery is quick-charged, it will not accept any charge current or will
t be indicated as properly charged too soon as a result of so-called surface charging. Such
batteries then appear to be O.K.
Charging a battery
Connect the positive cable of the battery charger to the positive terminal of the battery.
Connect the negative cable of the battery charger to the negative terminal of the battery.
Switch on battery charger Operating instructions for battery charger
Severely discharged batteries

Explanations regarding severely discharged batteries:
Batteries which have not been operational for a long time, such as in stock vehicles,
discharge themselves.
A battery is severely discharged if the no-load voltage has dropped below 11.6 V. Measure noload voltage Chapter
If a battery is severely discharged, the battery electrolyte (sulphuric acid/water mixture)
consists practically only of water as the sulphuric acid portion is greatly reduced.
Note
t
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The battery acid in severely discharged batteries can already freeze at low frost-point
temperature.
Frozen batteries must not be reused.
Severely discharged batteries sulfate, i.e. the entire surfaces of the plates harden. The
battery acid is not clear but has a white opacity.
If a severely discharged battery is re-charged immediately after losing its charge, the
sulphate deposit forms again.
If such batteries are not re-charged in due time, the plates continue to harden and this
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considerably restricts their ability to accept a charge. This results in a loss of battery capacity.
Removing and installing the battery

WARNING
Observe the battery handling instructions as well as the warning instructions and safety
precautions for lead acid batteries Chapter
Removing
Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.

First of all, disconnect the earth strap of the battery and then the positive cable on the
battery and lay to the side.
Release the catch pegs -arrows- of the

fuse carrier, fold the carrier to the rear,
take out of the pegs and place it with the
connected lines to the rear (tie up).
Unscrew the fixing screw -2- and remove

the clamp of the battery tray -3-.
Remove the battery from the tray.
Install
The battery is installed in the reverse order
of removal. Pay attention to the following:
Insert the battery in the tray in such a

way that the rear battery foot strip is
held by the pegs of the battery tray.
Align the battery in the tray in such a

way that the middle recess of the front
battery foot strip is flush with the

threaded bore in the battery tray
-arrows-.
For batteries with hose for the central
degassing, make sure that the hose is not
disconnected and the battery can
degasify.
For batteries without hose for the central

degassing, make sure that the degassing
opening on the battery lid is not clogged.
Check that the battery is sitting firmly
after installation.
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Note
There are certain dangers if the battery is

incorrectly mounted or mounted loosely:
A shortened working life due to damage

from shaking (risk of explosion).
Damage of the grid plates for the

battery.
Damage to the battery housing from the

mounting bracket (possibility of acid
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leaking out leading to high consequential
damage).
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Inadeqaute crash safety.

First of all connect the positive cable,
then the earth strap to the battery.
Tightening torques
Pole terminal of earth strap to negative pole of battery
6 Nm
Pole terminal of positive cable to positive pole of battery
6 Nm
Additional cable to battery pole terminal
6 Nm
Mounting bracket for battery tray
25 Nm
Removing and installing the battery tray

Removing
Remove battery Chapter
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Unscrew fixing screw -5- for air filter.
Remove cover for cable duct on the rear

side of the trim panel.
Unscrew the four fixing screws for the

battery tray.
Remove battery tray with cover.
Install
The battery tray is installed in the reverse
order of removal.
Battery with a magic eye and battery plugs covered in adhesive tape
Magic eye -1- is used for quickly determining the

battery state. The battery plugs -2- are covered in
plastic foil.
Note
The magic eye can be located at different points
on the battery lid.
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Checking the battery using the magic eye

The magic eye gives information about the charge state and the electrolyte level of the
battery via a colour indicator.
Note
The magic eye is located in one battery cell. Therefore, the reading is only relevant for this
t cell. An exact assessment of the state of the battery is only possible by means of a battery
load test Chapter.
When recharging the battery (via a charger or during operation), gas bubbles can form
under the magic eye, which can distort the indicator regarding the battery state. For this
t
reason before an inspection of the battery, tap lightly and carefully on the magic eye. The
gas bubbles rise in this way and the colour indicator becomes more accurate.
The battery indicator can show three different colours:
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Green - Battery is adequately charged up.

Black - Battery is discharged or charged inadequately. The battery must be charged
Chapter.
t Colourless or yellow - Electrolyte level too low. The battery must be replaced Chapter.
Note
We recommend to replace batteries which are older than 5 years of age.
Battery with a magic eye without battery plugs covered in adhesive tape (maintenance-free)
Magic eye -1- is used for quickly determining the

battery state. The new generation of maintenancefree batteries do no longer have battery plugs,
they were replaced by a fixed cover -2-.
WARNING
The battery is factory-filled with the battery acid,
which cannot be subsequently topped up during
operation.
Cover -2- cannot be removed. The cover should
never be removed otherwise the battery will be
severely damaged and must be replaced.
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Checking the battery using the magic eye

The magic eye gives information about the charge state and the electrolyte level of the
battery via a colour indicator.
Note
The magic eye is located in one battery cell. Therefore, the reading is only relevant for this
t cell. An exact assessment of the state of the battery is only possible by means of a battery
load test Chapter.
When recharging the battery (via a charger or during operation), gas bubbles can form
under the magic eye, which can distort the indicator regarding the battery state. For this
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reason before an inspection of the battery, tap lightly and carefully on the magic eye. The
gas bubbles rise in this way and the colour indicator becomes more accurate.
The battery indicator can show three different colours:
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Green - Battery is adequately charged

Black - Battery is discharged or charged inadequately. The battery must be charged
Chapter.
t Colourless or yellow - Electrolyte level too low. The battery must be replaced Chapter.
Note
We recommend to replace batteries which are older than 5 years of age.
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Removing and installing the AC generator
WARNING
Disconnect earth strap from the battery before commencing work on the electrical system.
Vehicles with petrol engine
Removing:
First of all disconnect the battery earth strap Chapter.
Unscrew nut -3- and remove cable strap.
Remove insulating cap, unscrew nut -1and disconnect cable B+.

Unplug connector -2-.
Note
Mark the direction of rotation for reinstallation before removing the V-ribbed
belt.
Remove V-ribbed belt Engine,

Mechanics Rep. Gr.13.
Screw out the fixing screws for the
generator -arrows- and carefully remove
the generator upwards.
Installing:
The generator is installed in the reverse
order of removal.
Note
Knock back the threaded bushings of the

fixing screws for the generator approx. 1
mm before the re-installation.
Note
Observe the instructions after reconnecting

the battery Chapter.
Tightening torques:
Component
Nm
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Alternator to bracket
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Connection B+ (terminal 30) to generator
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Nut M4 for cable strap
Vehicles with diesel engine

Removing:
Note
If necessary, determine the anti-theft code of the radio set before disconnecting the battery.
Unscrew nut -3- and remove cable strap.
Remove insulating cap, unscrew nut -1and disconnect cable B+.

Note
Mark the direction of rotation for reinstallation before removing the V-ribbed
belt.
Remove V-ribbed belt Engine,

Remove tensioning element for V-ribbed

belt.
Vehicles with air conditioning system and

vane pump for power-assisted steering
located at the top:
Note
Do not open the hydraulic circuit when

removing the vane pump.
Remove the vane pump for the power assisted steering from the bracket and
place it with the connected lines to the
right Chassis Rep. Gr.48.
Vehicles with increased cooling:
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Remove right auxiliary fan Engine,

Note
Protect the radiator e.g. with cardboard

from damage.
All vehicles:
Screw out the fixing screws for the
generator and carefully remove the
generator upwards.
Installing:
The generator is installed in the reverse
order of removal.
Note
Knock back the threaded bushings of the

fixing screws for the generator approx. 1
mm before the re-installation.
Note
Observe the instructions when

reconnecting the battery Chapter.
Tightening torques:
Component
Nm
Alternator to bracket
25
V-ribbed belt tensioner to bracket
25
Connection B+ (terminal 30) to generator
15
Nut for cable strap
Removing and installing belt pulley of AC generator

20

t
Socket insert -T30032-
Removing:
Remove V-ribbed belt and/or generator from the vehicle Chapter.
Remove belt pulley of AC generator with

socket insert -T30032-.
Removing: turn the generator shaft to the

right.
Installing:
The installation of the belt pulley of AC
generator occurs in the reverse order of
removal.
Installing: turn the generator shaft to the
left. Tightening torque: 65 Nm
Removing and installing belt pulley of AC generator with free wheel

t
Polygon-head adapter -MP 1-309-
Removing:
Remove V-ribbed belt and/or generator from the vehicle Chapter.
21
Remove cap and belt pulley of AC

generator with polygon-head adapter
-MP 1-309-.
Removing: turn the generator shaft to the
right.
Installing:
The installation of the belt pulley of AC
generator occurs in the reverse order of
removal.
Installing: turn the generator shaft to the
left. Tightening torque: 80 Nm
Removing and installing the starter

WARNING
Removing:
Only vehicles with diesel engine:
Remove battery tray Chapter.
All vehicles:
22
Disconnect the plug connections -1- and

pull out of the holder.
Unscrew cable -2- and disconnect plug

connection -3-.
Remove the cables from the cable guide.
Unscrew fixing screw for starter at the

top.
Unscrew the pressure line for the power assisted steering from the bracket -right
arrow-.
Unscrew fixing screw for starter at the

bottom.
Remove starter downwards.
Installing:
The starter is installed in the reverse order
of removal.
Note
Observe the instructions when

reconnecting the battery Chapter.
Tightening torques:
Component
Nm
Starter to gearbox
65
Pressure line for power-assisted steering to bracket
20
Connection B+ (terminal 30) to starter
15
Earth lead B- to gearbox
23
Earth lead B- to body frame side rail
10
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Instruments, GCI
Dash panel insert (? MY 00)
Self-diagnosis
General Instructions:
This description is also valid for 1.4 Itr/44 kW engines and 1.6 ltr./55 kW engines MY 01?.
Technology of the dash panel insert
The dash panel insert of the KODA Octavia is available in two versions. The basic version and
the midline version with multi-function display.
The multi-function display is integrated in the rev counter.
The following functions are indicated in the multi-function display:
t
Digital clock
Driving time and distance
Average speed
Average consumption
Momentary consumption
Outside temperature
The basic version is fitted only with a digital clock in the rev counter.
An LCD (liquid crystal display) is provided in the speedometer for the odometer, trip counter
and service interval display (SID).
The warning lights are integrated in the centre panel.
The dash panel insert is controlled by a microprocessor and features a comprehensive selfdiagnosis. If faults occur in the system components, fault codes are stored in the fault
memory of the dash panel insert. These faults can be detected using the diagnostic units
-V.A.G 1552-, -V.A.G 1551- or -V.A.S 5051-.
Note
The following description only relates to the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- using the
program card 5.0. The use of the fault read-out scan tool - V.A.G 1551- with the program card
8.0 is similar except for specific deviations (e.g. different readouts in display, possibility of
using a printer etc.).
In addition, the following adaptation functions can be performed:
t
correction of fuel tank sender characteristic curve
correction of fuel consumption gauge
adjustment of service interval display
adjustment of odometer when the dash panel insert is replaced

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Information on replacing the dash panel insert

t
t
The dash panel insert must not be disassembled.

All the warning lights, which are formed of light bulbs, can be replaced separately
Chapter.
If a replacement dash panel insert is fitted, the odometer reading and the service interval
t display can be adapted using the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 - or the fault read-out
scan tool -V.A.G 1551 - Chapter.
If the control unit in the dash panel insert detects a fault in the programmed memory, the
read-out dEF appears in the trip counter.
If the read-out dEF appears, replace the dash panel insert Chapter.
Initiating self-diagnosis of the dash panel insert

Test requirements:
t
t
Test the fuses on the basis of the current flow diagram if they are O.K.
Always check the coding of the dash panel insert by referring to the table of codes
Chapter.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552Test conditions

l
l
l
Battery voltage at least 11 volts

Earth connection to engine and gearbox O.K.
Fuses O.K.
The connection for self-diagnosis is located in the storage compartment on the driver's side.
Connect vehicle system tester

-V.A.G 1552- with cable -V.A.G 1551/3 -.
Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
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Note
HELP
Enter address word XX
If there is nothing on the display: Operating

instructions of vehicle system tester
Readout on display:
Enter address word 17 dash panel insert and

confirm with key Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
After approx. 5 secs the display will show e.g.:

t 1U1919033C: Number of the dash panel insert
t A+-COMBIINSTR.: Designation of component
t
VDO: Manufacturer's identification (UN4 = Nippon

Seiki, VDO = VDO)
X05: Software version of the dash panel insert

(readout V01 also possible)
t Coding 02142: Coding of the dash panel insert

t
1U1919033C A+-COMBIINSTR. VDO X05

->
Coding 02142
WSC
XXXXX
WSC XXXXX: Workshop code

Note
Check coding with the table of codes Chapter
-> -Press key.

Readout on display:
SKZ7Z062000222: 14-digit identification number for
immobiliser control unit
-> -Press key.
IMMO-IDENT NO: SKZ7Z062000222

->
Vehicle system test

HELP
The control unit does not respond!
If one of the following messages appears in the display, carry out

fault finding as specified in the fault finding programme in the
diagnostic cable.
Binder Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault

Finding and Fitting Locations
After pressing the HELP button an overview of the

possible functions is displayed.
Move forward in the programme with the key .

Overview of selectable functions
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Vehicle system test

HELP
The control unit does
not respond
Vehicle system test

HELP
K cable does not connect to earth
Vehicle system test

HELP
K cable does not connect to pos.
term.
The following functions are possible.

02 - Interrogating fault memory Chapter.
03 - Actuator diagnosis Chapter.
05 - Erasing fault memory Chapter.
06 - Ending output Chapter.
07 - Coding control unit Chapter.
08 - Read measured value block Chapter.
10 - Adaptation Chapter.
Interrogating fault memory

Note
The displayed fault information is not constantly updated, this only occurs when the selfdiagnosis is initiated or if the function 05 Erase fault memory is selected.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter 02 for the function Interrogate fault memory and HELP
Select function XX
confirm the entry with the key Q.
The number of faults stored appears on the display.
The stored faults are displayed in sequence.
Find the fault displayed in the fault table and rectify the fault
Chapter.
If No fault detected the program returns to its initial

position after the key is pressed.
No fault detected!
->
Readout on display:
If anything else appears in the display: Operating

instructions for vehicle system tester
X faults detected!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Ending output (Function 06) Chapter
Fault table
Note
t
listed below according to the 5-digit fault code.
t Before replacing components found to be faulty, test all corresponding lines and plug
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connections to these components according to the current flow diagram.

t
After repair always interrogate the fault memory using the vehicle system tester
-V.A.G 1552- and erase the memory.
All static and sporadic faults are stored in the fault memory: a fault is detected as static if it
exists for at least 2 seconds (outside temperature fault after 60 seconds of running the
t engine, coolant temperature after 30 minutes of running the engine). If the fault is then no
longer present, it is stored as a sporadic (temporary) fault. /SP appears on the right of
the display.
t
After switching on the ignition, all the faults which exist are set to sporadic and are not
stored as static faults unless they continue to exist after completing the check.
If a sporadic fault no longer occurs during 50 driving cycles (ignition on for at least 5
minutes, speed > 30 km/h), it is erased.
Display -V.A.G 155200562

Oil level and oil
temperature sender
-G266-
Possible causes of fault

t Line interruption or short-circuit
t
Sender -G266- defective
Line interruption or
t short circuit to
positive
Rectifying fault
Test line interruption
Current flow diagrams and
Fitting locations
Check plug connections
Replace sender -G266-
t Short circuit to earth

t implausible signal
00667
Outside temp. signal
t Line interruption or short-circuit

t
t short circuit to
positive

Fitting locations

00769
Coolant temperature
gauge sensor -G2-
Line interruption or short-circuit

t between sender -G2- and dash
panel insert

Fitting locations
t short circuit to
positive
Replace sender -G2-

00771
Read measured value block
Fuel gauge sender -G- t between fuel gauge sender -G- and
002
dash panel insert
t Line interruption or
t
Fuel
gauge
sender
-Gdefective
short circuit to
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positive
Fitting locations
Display -V.A.G 155200779

Outside temp. sensor
-G17Line interruption or
t short circuit to
positive
Replace fuel gauge sender

-G-
Rectifying fault

t between outside temperature sensor

002 Chapter
-G17- and dash panel insert
Ambient temperature sensor -G17 Current flow diagrams

t
defective
and Fitting locations
01039
Coolant temperature
sender readout -G2Line interruption or
t short circuit to
positive

t between sender -G2- and dash panel

003 Chapter
insert
t Sender -G2- defective

Current flow diagrams
and Fitting locations

01044
Control unit wrongly
coded
01086
Sender for
speedometer -G22t
Replace sender -G2-
t Dash panel insert incorrectly coded
Coding dash panel insert
Replace dash panel insert
Control unit defective

Sender for speedometer -G22defective
Signal too high
01312
Data BUS drive
Replace outside
temperature sensor -G17-.
Faults in the databus lines
defective

001 Chapter
Replace speedometer
sender -G22-
Checking the data BUS

Chapter
01314
Engine control unit
t no communication
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Check the coding of the

control units connected to
the databus
01315
Gearbox control unit
t no communication
01316
Brake control unit
t no communication
01317
Control unit in dash
panel insert
- J285-
t Line interruption to the control unit

t

Chapter
Replace gearbox control

unit

Chapter
Control unit not fitted
t Gearbox control unit defective

t
ABS control unit defective
Replace ABS control unit

t

Chapter
t no communication
Display -V.A.G 1552-
01321
Airbag control unit -J234-
t Control unit not fitted
no communication
01324
Four-wheel drive control unit
-J492t
Airbag control unit

defective
Line interruption to the

control unit

t
Control unit -J492defective

control unit
no communication
01330
Central control unit for
convenience system -J393t
no communication
01326
Multi-functional steering wheel
control unit -J453-
no communication

control unit

control unit
t Control unit -J39330
Rectifying fault

Chapter
Replace airbag control unit

-J234 -

Chapter
Replace control unit -J492-

Chapter
Replace control unit -J453-
defective
01336
Group convenience data bus
t
Faults in the databus

lines

Chapter
Faults in the databus

lines

Chapter
Radio-Navigation
System defective
Check radio navigation

system Chapter
Replace radio navigation

system Chapter

Chapter
defective
t Group convenience data bus

01402
Data line of navigation
t
implausible signal
65535
Control unit defective
Dash panel insert

defective
Actuator diagnosis
Note
The actuator diagnosis can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is not
running!
t If a fault is detected during the actuator diagnosis, the dash panel insert must be replaced!
All the actuators of the dash panel insert are activated one after the other in the function actuator
diagnosis.
Simultaneous parallel running of the display area of all analogue display instruments (coolant
t
temperature gauge, rev counter, speedometer, fuel gauge).
t Test all the warning lights for the respective equipment.
t
Test the seat belt warning light.
t
Actuating the gong.
t Segment test of the multi-function display and/or of the distance counter (LCD).
t Excess temperature test: switching on the safety deactivation
Note
t
Depending on the country version, the display is shown in the country-specific unit.
Perform self-diagnosis:
Enter function 03. Confirm the entry with the key Q.

The actuator diagnosis for the analogue displays is immediately started!
Readout on display:
The following inspections are carried out at the same time:
t Movement of the coolant temperature needle across the entire display range.
Actuator diagnosis
t Movement of the rev counter needle across the entire display range.
Analogue displays
t Movement of the speedometer needle across the entire display range.
t Movement of the fuel gauge needle across the entire display range.
After moving across the display ranges, the following fixed values are displayed:
Coolant temperature:
approx. 1/2
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Rev counter:
Speedometer:
Fuel gauge:
approx. 3000 rpm

approx. 100 km/h
approx. 1/2
Press key.
Readout on display:
Warning lights for
t Coolant temperature/coolant level
Actuator diagnosis
->
t
Fuel level
Warning light tests combiinstrument
t
Engine oil pressure
t
Brake fluid
are activated and light up at the same time.
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
The seat belt warning light (-K19-) is activated and must light up ->
(only USA).
Seat belt warning light -K19
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
->
The gong is operated and sounds continuously.
Gong
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
All the display points of the multi-function display and/or of the LCD ->
distance counter are actuated (all the segments).
Segment test
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
The coolant temperature warning light begins to light up and a warning
->
tone sounds (only for Climatronic).
Excess coolant temp. test
Press key.
Function unknown or cannot
->
Readout on display:
be
carried
out
at
the
moment
Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Erasing fault memory

Note
The contents of the fault memory will be deleted automatically after the fault memory is
erased. If it is not possible to erase the fault memory, interrogate the fault memory once
again and rectify any faults.
Requirements:
t
t
Fault memory interrogated, Chapter.

All faults rectified.
After interrogating the fault memory:

Readout on display:
Enter function 05 and confirm with key
32
Q.
Readout on display:
The fault memory is now erased.
Vehicle system test

Fault memory erased!
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Note
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
If the following message is displayed the test sequence is

incorrect.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Carefully follow the test sequence step by step: first
Caution!
t interrogate the fault memory, if necessary rectify faults, then Fault memory was not
erase.
interrogated
Ending output
Enter 06 for End output

Readout on display
Confirm entry with key Q.
Readout on display:
Switch off ignition.

Separate vehicle system tester.
Vehicle system test

06 End output
Vehicle system test
HELP
Coding control unit

This function can be used to code the dash panel insert as follows:
t
Additional equipment or gearbox versions.
Country versions.
Number of cylinders.
Engine versions.
Note
The various combinations of the dash panel insert are set by coding according to the
equipment, country version, number of cylinders and engine type.
If the dash panel insert is replaced, the replacement dash panel inserts must already be
t coded. These must only be coded for the country version Saudi Arabia and for vehicles with
1.9 ltr./81 kW TDI engine.
Coding
Enter function 07.

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Readout on display:
Enter code number by referring to table of codes
Anchor. Example: 00042
Coding control unit

Enter code number XXXXX
32000)
00
0
Country version Germany

4
4th cylinder
2
Petrol engine
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Code control unit

Enter code number 08042
Press key.
Q
(0-32000)
8L0919860A AB COMBIINSTR. UN4 D04 ->

Coding 08042
WSC 06812
Readout on display:
->
End coding with key.

Readout on display:
End output (function 06) Chapter.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Table of codes:
00
X
Country version
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Germany
Europe and Rest of World
USA
Canada
Great Britain
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Australia
X
Number of cylinders
4th cylinder
X Engine versions
0 Diesel engines (except 1.9 ltr./81 kW MY 99 ?)
2 Diesel engine 1.9 ltr./81 kW TDI MY 99 ?
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HELP
(0-
or petrol engines
Reading measured value block

Readout on display:
Enter 08 and confirm with the key Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Enter channel number (from the table

Chapter) and confirm with key Q.

HELP
What now appears in the display is the measured Enter display group number XXX
value block selected in standardised form.

List of display groups:
Channel number
Readout on display
001
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
speed km/h
engine speed 1/min
oil pressure switch 2 < min
time h
002
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
distance counter km
fuel gauge l
not assigned
outside temperature C
003
1 = coolant temperature C
050
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
distance counter km
engine speed rpm
not assigned
coolant temperature C
Note
The display always shows the actual values of the senders and sensors. These may differ in
view of the fact that the values which appear in the dash panel insert are shown filtered!
If the actual coolant temperature is between approx. 80 C and 100 C, it is always 90 C

which appears in the display of the dash panel insert!
Further display groups for the dash panel insert are not possible!
Measured value block 001

Reading measured value block 1
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Readout on display
50 km/h
2400 rpm
Oil p2<min.
0:0 h
Time
Oil pressure switch 2

l
Oil p2 < min.
Oil p.2 O.K.
Engine speed
l
0 to 9990 rpm
Vehicle speed
l
0 through 300 km/h

2390 km
43 ltr.
Readout on display
23.0 C
Outside temperature
l
-40 up to +70 C
Fuel tank sender

l
not assigned
Fuel gauge
l
0 up to 100 ltr.
Odometer

Readout on display
85.0 C
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Coolant temperature

2390 km
2400 rpm
0.0 C
Readout on display
85.0 C
Coolant temperature
Oil temperature
l
not assigned
Engine speed
l
0 to 9990 rpm
Odometer
Adjustment
The following changes can be made and stored with the Adaptation function:
t
correction of momentary fuel consumption gauge
adjustment (reset) of service interval display (SID)
t
t

correction of fuel tank sender characteristic curve
What are retrieved are the individual functions by entering the respective number of the
adjustment channel (see adjustment table Anchor).
Adjustment table:
adjustment
channel
adjustment function
03
adjustment of momentary fuel consumption gauge Anchor
04
Language versions of multi-function display (not assigned)

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09
Odometer/mileage reading display Anchor
10
SID residual value for oil service after changing dash panel insert Chapter
11
SID residual value for service inspection (distance) after changing dash panel
insert Chapter
12
SID residual value for service inspection (time) after changing dash panel
insert Chapter
30
Adjustment of the fuel tank sender characteristic curve Chapter
Performing function 10 Adaptation
Readout on display:
Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Enter the desired adjustment channel (adjustment table Anchor).
Note
After changing an adaptation value or ending an adaptation channel, it is

once again necessary to perform the function 10 Adaptation in order to
select another adaptation channel!
Adjust momentary fuel consumption gauge
Adjustment
Enter channel
number XX
Note
t Adjustment only on vehicles fitted with multi-function display.

t It is only possible to make an entry of between 85% and 115%.
t
The entry must be made in steps of 5%.
Enter 03 (channel number).
Confirm the entry with key Q.
Readout on display:
Channel
100 ->
03
Adaptation
(-
Press key.
Note
The correction of the momentary fuel consumption gauge

38
-)
is only possible via the direct entry!

Readout on display:
Enter the desired correction value via the keypad of the

vehicle system tester, to do so fill in "0" as the first digits.
Example:
Specified value: 90 %
Channel 03
Adaptation
100
Enter adaptation value
XXXXX
Entry value: 00090

Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Channel 03
Adaptation
00090
Channel 03
Store changed value?
Adaptation
100
90
Readout on display:
Deactivate the adjustment of momentary fuel
consumption gauge with the key .
Channel 03
Adaptation
90 ->
Changed value stored
Readout on display:
Odometer/mileage reading display
The odometer/mileage reading of the distance counter can be updated
with this channel when changing the dash panel insert.
Note
The adjustment is only possible for a dash panel insert with an

odometer reading of up to max. 100 km.
t The adjustment is only possible once for each dash panel insert.
t
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Only a greater adaptation value can be entered.

WARNING
It is no longer possible to correct the entry if an incorrect entry is made

and confirmed. The dash panel insert must then be replaced with a
new one again.
In countries with a speedometer reading in mileage, the adaptation
t must also be carried out in kilometres! For this purpose, convert the
adaptation value from miles into kilometres (1 mile = 1.609 km).
t
Observe the instructions when changing the dash panel insert

Chapter!
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
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HELP
Enter 11.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

11 - Login procedure
Readout on display:
Enter code number 13861 and confirm entry with key Q.
Login procedure
Readout on display:
Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Readout on display:
Enter 09 (channel number) and confirm entry with key Q.
HELP
Adjustment
Enter channel number XX
Readout on display:
Note
Channel 09
0 ->
Only a direct entry is possible using the keypad of the

vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 -!
<-
Adaptation
->
Move forward in test program with key .
Readout on display:
Example:
Kilometre reading = 89627
Channel 09
AAdaptation
Enter adaptation value XXXXX
08963
X
Hundred thousands: 100000 ... 900000 km

X
Ten thousands: 10000 ... 90000 km

X
Thousands: 1000 ... 9000 km

X
Hundreds: 100 ... 900 km

X Tens: 10 ... 90 km
Ones: rounded up to the next ten
Enter adaptation values with the keypad.
Readout on display:
Channel 09
Adaptation
Enter adaptation value 08963
Channel 09
Q
Readout on display:
The km reading entered now appears in the display of
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Adaptation
8963
<-
the dash panel insert.

If the displayed km reading is not O.K., e.g. because an
incorrect entry was made:
Press key C and repeat the entry with the correct

adaptation value.
->
If the displayed km reading in the display of the dash

panel insert is O.K.:
Readout on display:
Channel 09
Adaptation
8963
Readout on display:
End the adjustment of the kilometre reading on the
display with the key .

Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Channel 09
Adaptation
->
8963
HELP
Adapt service interval display - SID
The service interval display must be adapted after replacing the dash panel insert.
Adjustment table:
Adaptation
Counter contents:
channel:
10
Distance driven
in 1000 km
11
Distance driven
in 1000 km
12
Time in steps of 10 days
Note
The entry of the relevant adaptation value for the distance counters can only be made in steps of 1000
km; consequently the read-out in the display is also in 1000 km.
The adaptation value must be entered as a 5-digit number (e.g. 00015 for adaptation value 15, equals a
t
distance of 15000 km to the next service event).
t
The value entered is counted back to 0 km.
t The time counter for the "SERVICE INSP" can be adapted with a maximum of 365 days.
t Only a direct entry is possible using the keypad of the vehicle system tester!
If an incorrect value is entered the Adaptation function is terminated and it is then necessary to
t
recommence!
SIA residual value for oil service
The number of km which are left to drive before the next oil change is required, can be entered with this
channel if the dash panel insert is replaced.

t
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Readout on display:
Channel 10 Adaptation
1
The remaining kilometres until the next OIL service are displayed (1 ->
is still 1000 km in our example).
(- -)
Press key.
Readout on display:
Enter the residual value using the keypad, to do so fill in "0" as
Channel 10
Adaptation
the first digits.
0
Example:
Residual value: 1000 km
Entry value: 00001
Channel 10
Adaptation
0 Q
Readout on display:
Enter
adaptation
value
00001
Channel 10
Adaptation
1
Q
Readout on display:
(
-)
Channel 10
Adaptation
1
Q
Readout on display:
Store
changed
value?
Channel 10
Adaptation
1 ->
Readout on display:
Changed
value
stored
End the adaptation of the SID with the key .
Readout on display:
SID residual value for service inspection (distance)
Vehicle system test
The number of km which are left to drive before the next service inspection is HELP
required, can be entered with this channel if the dash panel insert is replaced. Select function XX
Enter 11.

Channel 11
Adaptation 5
Readout on display: the remaining kilometres until the inspection are
->
displayed (5 is still 5000 km in our example)
(-
Press key.
-)
Readout on display:
Enter the residual value using the keypad, to do so fill in "0" as
Channel 11
Adaptation
the first digits.
0
Example:
Residual value: 5000 km
Entry value: 00005
Channel 11
Adaptation
0
Q
Readout on display:
Enter
adaptation
value
00005
Channel 11
Adaptation 5
Q
Readout on display:
(- -)
Channel 11
Adaptation
5
Q
Readout on display:
Store
changed
value?
Channel 11
Adaptation
5 ->
Readout on display:
Changed
value
stored
Readout on display:
SID residual value for service inspection (time)
Vehicle system test
The remaining time in days before the next service inspection is required, can HELP
be entered with this function if the dash panel insert is replaced.
Select function XX
Enter 12.

Channel 12
Adaptation
Readout on display:
11 ->
The remaining time in days before the inspection is displayed (11 is
(- -)
still 110 days in our example).
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Press key.
Readout on display:
Enter the residual value using the keypad, to do so fill in "0" as the
Channel 12
Adaptation
first digits.
0
Example:
Residual value: 110 days
Entry value: 00011
0
Q
Readout on display:
Enter
adaptation
value
00011
11
Q
Readout on display:
(- -)
11
Q
Readout on display:
Store
changed
value?
11
->
Readout on display:
Changed
value
stored
Readout on display:
Adjustment of the fuel tank sender characteristic curve
Vehicle system test
The resistance characteristic curve of the fuel tank sender can be moved with HELP
this function in order to correct, if necessary, an inclined fuel tank sender.
Select function XX
Enter 30.

Readout on display: the adaptation value is displayed, 128 in our example.
Note
Channel 30
Adaptation
128 ->
The adjustment value 128 is the average fuel tank sender characteristic
(-
curve set at the factory.
-)
The resistance value of the fuel tank sender characteristic curve can be
t
changed by 8 W to the adaptation value of 120 ... 136.
Press key.
Readout on display:
Channel 30
Adaptation
128
Enter the adaptation value using the keypad, to do so fill in "0" as

the first digits, for example 132.
Channel 30
Adaptation
128 Q
Readout on display:
Enter
adjustment
value
00132
Channel 30
Adaptation
132
Q
Readout on display:
(
-)
Channel 30
Adaptation 132
Q
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Channel 30
Adaptation 132
->
End the adaptation of the fuel tank sender characteristic curve

with the key .
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Input values when changing the dash panel insert

Absolutely pay attention to the following points when changing the dash panel insert:
Note
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The dash panel insert must be coded for the country version Saudi Arabia and for vehicles
with 1.9 ltr./81 kW TDI engine.
Note the values of the adjustment channels 10, 11, 12 of the SID, which are displayed on
the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 -, before changing!
t These residual values must be entered counting backwards up to the service which is due!
t
Note the readout of the distance counter before changing and enter in accordance with the
instruction Chapter!
In countries with a speedometer reading in mileage, the adaptation of the service interval
display (SID) of the distance counter must also be carried out in kilometres! For this
t
purpose, convert the adaptation values from miles into kilometres or enter the previously
noted adaptation values (1 mile = 1.609 km).
The immobiliser control unit is integrated in the dash panel insert, this means that when
t changing the dash panel insert, the immobiliser control unit is also replaced and must be
adapted!
t After changing the dash panel insert, the following steps must be carried out:
Code dash panel insert Chapter (only for the country version Saudi Arabia and for
vehicles with 1.9 ltr./81 kW TDI engine).
Resetting the SID after the service Chapter.
or
Enter SID residual values for oil service Anchor.
Enter SID residual values for service inspection (distance) Anchor.
Enter SID residual values for service inspection (time) Anchor.
and
Enter odometer/mileage reading Chapter.

Perform the adaptation of the immobiliser control unit after changing the engine control
unit Chapter.
Adapt ignition key Chapter.
Resetting service interval display (SID) without -V.A.G 1552- / -V.A.G 1551 -
After completing the service work, the appropriate service message, OIL or INSP, must be reset.
Note
Always only reset the desired service interval (OIL or INSP), otherwise an incorrect date for another
service interval will be set.
t The individual service intervals can be switched over with the reset button.

t
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Press reset button of short journey counter -1and hold and simultaneously switch on ignition.
As soon as the display OIL appears, release
the reset button of the short journey counter.

Turn set button for time -2- to the right.
- - - appears in the display.
Move forward to the next service message by
once again pressing the reset button of the short
journey counter.
INSP appears in the display.
As soon as the display INSP appears, release
the reset button of the short journey counter.

Turn set button for time -2- to the right.
- - - appears in the display.
Resetting service interval display (SID) with -V.A.G 1552- / -V.A.G 1551 -
Connect -V.A.G 1552- or -V.A.G 1551 -.
Switch on ignition.
Enter address word 17 dash panel insert and confirm with key Q.
Press key.
1U1919033C A+- COMBIINSTR VDO X 05
->
Readout on display (e.g.):
Coding
02142
WSC
XXXXX
Press key.
->
Readout on display (e.g.):
Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
HELP
Enter function 10 Adaptation.
Select function XX
Confirm the entry with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Select adaptation channel of the service event to be reset.
Adjustment
For the display SERVICE OIL channel 10
For the display SERVICE INSP channel 10, 11 and 12.
Adjustment table:
Service Adaptation Counter contents:
Adaptation value for setting the service intervals
event channel
OIL
10
Distance in 1000 km
00015
INSP
11
Distance in 1000 km
00030
INSP
12
Time in steps of 10 days
00037
Note
t
t
t
t
t
The entry of the relevant adaptation value for the short journey counter can only be made in steps of
1.000 km; consequently the readout in the display is also in units of 1.000 km.
Adaptation values must be entered as a 5-digit number (e.g. 00015 for adaptation value 15, equals a
distance of 15000 km to the next service event).
The value entered is counted back to 0 km.
The time counter for the SERVICE INSP can be adapted with a maximum of 370 days.
Only a direct data entry is possible using the keypad of the vehicle system tester.
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t If an incorrect figure is entered the Adaptation function is terminated and must be adapted again.
Example:
Resetting SID for SERVICE OIL:
Readout on display: The current read-out of the short journey counter for the Channel 10 Adaptation
->
OIL service is displayed (the number 1 is still 1000 km in our example until 1
OIL Service).
(-
-)
Press key.
Readout on display: The short journey counter must be set to 15 (equals 15000 Channel 10
Adaptation 1
km) for resetting the SID for the OIL service.
Enter adaptation
Enter adaptation value 00015.

value XXXXX
Channel 10 Adaptation 1
Q
Readout on display:
00015
Press key.
Readout on display after entering adaptation value
->
00015:
(-
-)
Q
Readout on display:
->
Readout on display:
Changed
value
stored
Press key.
Vehicle system test
HELP
Readout on display:
Select
function
XX
Enter 06 for "End output".
Readout on display:
Observe short journey counter.

After switching off the ignition the short journey counter display should show the entered service interval
for a short time.
Switch on ignition.
After switching on the ignition the short journey counter display does not show a service interval.
The service interval display is now reset.
-V.A.G 1552- separate.

Removing and installing the dash panel insert
WARNING
Note
t
t
t
Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of radio sets fitted with anti-theft
coding.
It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel. For reasons of clarity the steering wheel is
not shown in the following illustrations.
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Before and after removing the dash panel insert, interrogate fault memory Chapter if
necessary Chapter.
Read off the values of the service interval display and the kilometre reading of the distance
t counter -V.A.G 1552 - with the vehicle system tester and note Anchor up to Anchor, if
necessary pages Chapter and Chapter.
t
If the battery earth strap is disconnected and re-connected, carry out additional operations
Chapter.
Removing
Adjust the steering wheel fully downwards with the adjustment installation.
Remove the dash panel cover Body Work Rep. Gr.70.
Remove dash panel insert and disconnect plug connections.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

After installing, perform functional test.
If not fault was detected during the functional test Chapter if necessary Chapter.
Lamp assignment on the dash panel insert
Note
Most of the warning lights are fitted with LEDs, which means that the dash panel insert must be exchanged
when a warning light fails.
Midline - dash panel insert
1 - Main beam warning light -1.2 W
2 - Warning light for front fog light - 1.2W
3 - Warning light for side light - 1.2 W
4 - Warning light for rear fog light - 1.2 W
5 - Seat belt warning light - 1.2 W
6 - Warning light for low beam (not assigned)
Warning light for trailer turn signal lights 71.2 W (only if trailer coupling is fitted)
Multi-pin plug connection for basic
Afunctions, 32-pin, blue.
Multi-pin plug connection for extended
Bfunctions, 32-pin, green.
Contact assignment of plug connections on the dash panel insert
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Multi-pin plug connection for basic functions, 32pin, blue T32a

1Terminal 15
2Right turn signal light
3Speedometer, output 1
4not assigned
5Fuel tank sender
Airbag, on vehicles without airbag earth
6connection
7Terminal 31 (sensor mass)
8Coolant temperature
9Terminal 31 (load mass)
10 Oil pressure switch
11 Engine speed signal
12 Terminal 61
Preheating test / EPC = inspection of engine
13 electronics (EPC as of MY99)
14 Rear fog lights
15 not assigned
16 Trailer turn signal lights
17 Main beam
18 Left turn signal light
ABS, on vehicles without ABS earth
19 connection
20 Terminal 58b
Door contact switch driver side (vehicles
21 - with central locking) all door contact
switches (vehicles without central locking)
22 Low coolant level
23 Terminal 30
24 Terminal 31
25 K cable
26 - Parking light on the right, side light
27 - Parking light on the left, side light
28 Speedometer, input
29 Brake fluid level
30 S contact
31 Seat belt lock
Side light, exhaust emission warning lamp
32 (for EU 4 as of MY00)
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Multi-pin plug connection for extended functions,

32-pin, green T32b
1not assigned
2Transponder coil
3not assigned
4not assigned
5W-line
6not assigned
7not assigned
8not assigned
9not assigned
10 not assigned
immobilisation time output not assigned (as
11 of MY99 up to MY00 for Climatronic)
Air conditioning system (deactivation) for
engine identification characters AEH, AKL
12 (as of MY00 on all engines) + or MY00
signal for alarm system as well
13 Handbrake
14 - ESP/TCS not assigned (as of MY99)
15 Front fog lights
16 Low beam
17 Transponder coil
18 not assigned
19 not assigned
20 not assigned
21 not assigned
22 not assigned
23 - MFD - top function selection
24 - MFD - bottom function selection
25 MFD - Reset/level 1/2
26 MFD - Outside temperature
27 not assigned
28 not assigned
29 not assigned
Speedometer, output 2 (as of MY01 not
30 assigned)
Selector lever range display - only on
31 vehicles with automatic gearbox 1)
32 - MFD - Signal of fuel consumption gauge
1)
First of all the dash panel insert is not prepared
for the selector lever range display (extra
display). But the electrical connections are
already wired up in the dash panel insert.
Test signal from fuel gauge sender -GTest the signal on the multi-pin connector to the dash panel insert.
Remove dash panel insert Chapter.

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Connect the test box -V.A.G 1598 - with the adapter -V.A.G 1598/25- to the blue 32 pin
connector.
Use the multimeter (e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-) to measure the resistance between the contacts 5
and 7 (signal ground).
Nominal values:
Tank full: approx. 270
Tank half full: approx. 170
Tank on reserve: approx. 96
Contact assignment on the fuel gauge sender - GThe fuel gauge sender is located under the rear seat bench.
Remove rear seat bench Body Work Rep. Gr.72.
Screw out Phillips head screws -arrowsand remove the cover -1-.
Disconnect plug -1- from fuel tank

sender.
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Check coolant temperature sender

Test the signal on the multi-pin connection on the dash panel insert.
Connect the test box -V.A.G 1598- with the adapter -V.A.G 1598/25- to the blue 32 pin
connector.
Use the multimeter -V.A.G 1526 A- to measure the resistance between the chamber 8 and
the chamber 7 (signal ground).
Nominal values:
Coolant temperature 90C: approx. 110
Coolant temperature 120 C: approx. 50
Testing the speed signal

If the speed display on the speedometer is faulty, one must check whether the speedometer
signal is present.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- Chapter.

Reading measured value block Chapter.
Select the display group 001 and conduct a test drive.
If the speed is indicated in the display of the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-, the dash
panel insert is defective and must be replaced.
If also no speed display appears in the display of the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-, the
signal must be tested on the multi-pin connection on the dash panel insert.
Connect the test box -V.A.G 1598- with the adapter -V.A.G 1598/25- to the blue 32 pin
connector.
Use multimeter -V.A.G 1526 A- to measure the voltage between the chamber 28 and the
vehicle mass.
Roll the vehicle slightly forward and backward.
Nominal values:
The voltage must rise from 0 V to approx. 12 V and drop again to 0 V (pulsating direct current
voltage).
If the specified values were not reached, the wiring to the vehicle speed sender must be
tested.
Test the wiring according to the current flow diagram binder Current Flow Diagrams,
Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Locations
If the wiring is O.K., the vehicle speed sender must be replaced.

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Taximeter and printer

Removing and installing taximeter HALE
WARNING
Note
coding.
After connecting the battery, perform the following:
on vehicles with radio encoding, carry out the coding,
set clock,
initialise power windows on vehicles fitted with power windows Octavia.
t After installing the printer in the vehicle, a new original lead seal must be used.
Removing
Remove interior light Chapter.
Unscrew screw -1- and slacken the

taximeter -5- with bracket -2- and rear
cover -6-.
Screw out 2 screws on the rear cover -6-.
Remove the taximeter -5- from the

bracket -2- and remove the cover -6-.
Dispose of the lead seal and screw out

the screw -4-.
Remove the cover -3- by pulling it off.
Disconnect the plug connections and

remove the taximeter from the vehicle.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse

order.
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Removing and installing printer HALE

WARNING
Disconnect earth strap from the battery

before commencing work on the electrical
system.
Note
Before disconnecting the battery

t determine the code of radio sets fitted
with anti-theft coding.
t
After connecting the battery, perform the

following:
on vehicles with radio encoding, carry out

the coding,
set clock,
initialise power windows on vehicles fitted
with power windows Octavia.
After installing the taximeter in the

t vehicle, a new original lead seal must be
used.
Removing
Dispose of the lead seal and screw out

the screw -2-.
Remove cover -1- and disconnect plug

connections.
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Remove the screws -2- and take the

printer -1- out of the vehicle.
Install

order.
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Dash panel insert (MY 01 ?)

Self-diagnosis
This description is not valid for 1.4 Itr/44 kW engines and 1.6 ltr./55 kW engines. The
procedure is valid for these engines Chapter.
Version Classic for data BUS engines
Rev counter, speedometer, coolant thermometer, fuel gauge sender, digital clock, LCD
display for the odometer, warning lights, 2nd and 3rd generation immobiliser with variable
code.
Version Ambiente, Elegance for data BUS engines
Compared to the version Classic, the onboard computer MFD (instead of digital clock display)
is installed.
Version with small dot display for data BUS engines (equipment: automatic gearbox or L&K)
Compared to the version Ambiente, the following functions still exist: small dot display, for
the function display of the onboard computer and the gears for the automatic gearbox.
Version with large dot display for data BUS engines (equipment: navigation)
Compared to the version Ambiente, the following functions still exist: large dot display, for the
display of the navigation pictograms, radio data, onboard computer and the gears for the
automatic gearbox.
The following functions are indicated in the multi-function display (onboard computer MFD):
t
t
Digital clock
Driving time, driving distance and average speed
Average consumption
Momentary consumption
Outside temperature
Driving
The basic version (LX) is fitted only with a digital clock in the rev counter.
A display is provided in the speedometer for the odometer, trip counter and service interval
display (SID).
The warning lights are designed as LEDs and cannot be replaced.
The dash panel insert is controlled by a microprocessor and features a comprehensive selfdiagnosis. If faults occur in the system components, fault codes are stored in the fault
memory of the dash panel insert. These faults can be detected using the diagnostic unit
-V.A.G 1552-, -V.A.G 1551 - or -V.A.S 5051-.
Note
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program card 5.0. The use of the fault read-out scan tool - V.A.G 1551- with the program card
8.0 or -V.A.S 5051- is similar except for specific deviations (e.g. different readouts in display,
possibility of using a printer etc.).
Use the self-diagnosis system to perform:
t
t
adjustment of service interval display

Note
If a replacement dash panel insert is fitted, the odometer reading and the service interval
t display must be adapted using the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-, or the fault read-out
scan tool -V.A.S 5051- Chapter.
t
After replacing the dash panel insert, the respective adaptation values must be entered
Chapter.
If the control unit in the dash panel insert detects a fault in the programmed memory, the
read-out dEF appears in the odometer. Then the dash panel insert must be replaced
Chapter.
Initiating self-diagnosis of the dash panel insert

t
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3C-
Test requirements:
t
t
Test fuses according to current flow diagram.

Code dash panel insert Chapter.
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552Test conditions

l
l
l
Battery voltage at least 11.5 volts

Fuses O.K.
The diagnostic connection is located in the storage compartment on the driver's side.
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Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G

1552- with appropriate cable.
Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Note
Vehicle system test
HELP
If there is no readout on the display: Operating

instructions of vehicle system tester.
Enter address word 17 dash panel insert and confirm

with key Q.

t 1U0920810A: Number of the dash panel insert
t COMBI+IMMOBILISER: Designation of component
t
t
VDO: Manufacturer's identification

X06: Software version of dash panel insert (other
readouts are possible)

t
WSC 00123: Workshop code

Note
Check coding with the table of codes Chapter.
Press key.
Readout
on display, e.g.:
t TMBCC11U012430077:Vehicle
number
Press key.
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1U0920810A COMBI+IMMOBILISER
VDO X06
Coding 05112
WSC
00123
If one of the following messages appears on the display, carry out

diagnostic cable:
Vehicle system test

HELP
not respond!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Fault in communication set-up
Vehicle system test

HELP

Move forward in the programme with the key .

The following functions are possible:
02 03 -
Actuator diagnosis Chapter
05 -
Erasing fault memory Chapter
06 -
Vehicle system test

HELP
term.
Interrogating fault memory Chapter
Ending output Chapter
07 -
Coding of the dash panel insert Chapter
08 -
Reading measured value block Chapter
10 -
Adaptation Chapter

Description Chapter.
Fault table
Actuator diagnosis
Note
The actuator diagnosis can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary and the
engine is not running!
t If a fault is detected during the actuator diagnosis, the dash panel insert must be replaced!
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Note
Depending on the country version, the display is shown in the country-specific unit.
Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 17 Dash
panel insert; ignition is switched on Chapter.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter the function 03 Actuator diagnosis and confirm HELP

the entry with the key Q.
Readout on display:
The pointer of the rev counter moves across the full range and then
indicates approx. 3000.
Actuator diagnosis
Rev counter
Press key.
Readout on display:
The pointer of the coolant temperature gauge moves across the full range
and then moves to the halfway point.
Actuator
diagnosis
Temp. gauge
Press key.
Readout on display:
The pointer of the fuel gauge moves across the full range and then
moves to the halfway point.
Actuator diagnosis
Fuel gauge
Press key.
Readout on display:
The pointer of the speedometer moves across the full range and then
indicates approx. 100.
Actuator diagnosis
Speedometer
Press key.
Readout on display:
All the segments of the display in the speedometer and in the rev counter
are actuated and become visible.
Actuator
diagnosis
Segment test
Press key.
Readout on display:
The glow period warning light -K29- lights up (only on
diesel engines).
Actuator diagnosis
Glow period warning light -K29
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Overheating light
The coolant temperature/low coolant level warning light comes on.

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Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Brake pad warning light -K32-
The brake pad warning light -K32- lights up.
Press key.
Readout on display:
The fuel reserve warning light - K105- lights up.
Actuator diagnosis
Fuel reserve warning light -K105
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Oil pressure warning light -K3
The oil pressure warning light -K3- lights up.
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
00501 /Literature
The oil level warning light -K38- lights up.
Press key.
Readout on display:
The warning light indicating a low wash water level -K106lights up (if present).
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Fuel reserve warning light
-K106
Press key.
Actuator diagnosis
00502 /Literature
Readout on display:
The dual circuit and hand brake system
warning light -K7- lights up.
Actuator diagnosis
Dual circuit and hand brake system warning

light -K7
Press key.
Readout on display:
The seat belt warning light -K19- lights
up.
Actuator diagnosis
Seat belt warning light -K19
Press key.
Readout on display:
The gong is operated. A gong signal sounds at
intervals.
Actuator diagnosis
Gong
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Buzzer/gong -H3
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A continuous warning signal sounds.
Press key.
Readout on display:
The actual values are again shown on the display of
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
End
End output (function 06).
Vehicle system test

HELP

Description Chapter
Ending output
Description Chapter
When coding the dash panel insert, select:
additional equipment
country versions
service intervals
speedometer calibration
Work sequence when coding:
Enter function 07.

Readout on display:
Code control unit
Q
Enter code number by referring to table of codes and confirm

entry with key Q.
32000)
Table of codes:
XX
Additional equipment (is read in)
01
Brake pad warning light
02
seat belt warning light
04
warning light for fluid level in the windscreen washer fluid reservoir
08
warning light for light bulb failure - only for L&K
16
warning light indicating an open door - only for L&K
X
Country version
0
Germany
1
Europe and Rest of World
2
USA
3
Canada
4
Great Britain
5
Japan
6
Saudi Arabia
7
Australia
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(0
X
0
1
2
3
X
1
2
3
4
Service intervals
fixed interval (QG0)
extended interval (QG1)
extended interval with fixed limit (QG2)
without service interval
speedometer calibration
= for engine 1.4/55 kW
= for engine 1.4/44 kW
1.6/74 - 75 kW with automatic gearbox
2.0/85 kW
1.8/110 - 132 kW
1.9/66 - 81 kW TDI
= for engine 1.9/50 kW SDI
1.6/74 - 75 kW with manual gearbox
= for engine 1.9/74 kW PDi
1.9/96 kW PDi
The control unit coding appears on the display, e.g.

1U0920810A COMBI+IMMOBILISER
VDO X06
05112.
Coding
05112
WSC 00123
Press key.
TMBCC11U01243077
SKZ720Y0531556
Readout on display:
End coding with key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system
End output (function 06).

test
Example:
HELP
Should be selected: brake pad warning light, warning light for fluid level in the
Select function
XX
windscreen washer fluid reservoir, Europe, extended service interval, engine 1.9 TDI
01000+04000+00100+00010+00002 = 05112 the number 05112 is coded
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Readout on display:
HELP
Read measured value

block
HELP
Enter
display
group
Enter code number of the desired display group and confirm with the
number XXX
key Q.
Now appears the measured value block in the display.

Note
The display always shows the actual values of the senders and
t sensors. These may differ in view of the fact that the values which
appear in the dash panel insert are shown filtered!
t If the actual coolant temperature is between approx. 75C and 115C,
it is always 90C which appears in the display of the dash panel
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insert!
0 km/h
01 /rpm
TO2<rpm
Readout on display
22:51 h
Time
Oil pressure switch
l
T02 <rpm
T02 O.K.
Engine speed
l
0 to 9990 rpm
Vehicle speed

20 km
3 ltr.
71 Ohms
Readout on display
22.0 C
Outside temperature
l
-40 ... +70 C
Fuel tank sender

l
on open circuit 510
on short circuit 0
Fuel gauge
Odometer

18.0 C
O.K.
21.0 C
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Readout on display
not assigned
Oil temperature from oil sensor
Oil level from oil sensor
Coolant temperature
Measured value blocks 022, 023 and 024 Chapter

Read measured value block 025
Readout on display
2
not assigned
not assigned
not assigned
Generation of the vehicle immobiliser
l
0 - Status not detected
1 - 3. generation
2 - 2. generation

Read measured value block 050
20 km
0 /rpm
20.0 C
Readout on display
18.0 C
Coolant temperature
Oil temperature
Engine speed
l
0 to 9990 rpm
Odometer

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Engine 1
Gearbox 1
Readout on display
ABS 1
not assigned
ABS control unit
l ABS 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l ABS 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

Automatic gearbox control unit
l
Gearbox 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Gearbox 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

Engine control unit
l
Engine 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
Engine 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

Steering angle 1
Readout on display
Airbag 1
not assigned
not assigned
Airbag control unit
l Airbag. 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Airbag. 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

Steering angle
l Steering angle 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Steering angle 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

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Readout on display
FWD 1
not assigned
not assigned
l Four-wheel drive 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Four-wheel drive 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

not assigned
Measured value blocks 130, 131, 132, 140 and 143 Chapter
Readout on display
4297
not assigned
not assigned
not assigned
The calibration constants of the tachometer

Readout on display
open
not assigned
not assigned
not assigned
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Status switch for the engine hood

l
open up - the engine hood is closed
close - the engine hood is open
Adaptation
This function is used for the setting of certain function parameters of the dash panel insert.
The following channels, in which the adaptation values can be entered, are available.
Adaptation channel
Adaptation purpose
02
Reset service interval display
04
Language versions (only for units with dot display)
09
Odometer/mileage reading display Anchor
21
Key adaptation Chapter
40 ... 48
50
Service intervals Chapter

Adaptation of the vehicle immobiliser Rep. Gr.96
Odometer/mileage reading display

The odometer/mileage reading of the distance counter can be updated with this function
when changing the dash panel insert.
t
t
t
The adaptation is only possible for a dash panel insert with an odometer reading of up to
max. 100 km.
The adaptation is only possible once for each dash panel insert.
Only a greater adaptation value can be entered.
WARNING
It is no longer possible to correct the entry if an incorrect entry is made and confirmed. The
dash panel insert must then be replaced with a new one again.
In countries with a speedometer reading in mileage, the adaptation must also be carried
t out in kilometres! For this purpose, convert the adaptation value from miles into kilometres
(1 mile = 1.609 km).
t
Enter the values in the dash panel insert Chapter.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
68
HELP

Q.
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Enter 09 (channel number) and confirm entry with key Q.
Adaptation
Readout on display:
Note
Channel 9
Adaptation 0
Odometer reading in 10 km
(- -)
Only a direct entry is possible using the keypad of the

vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-!
Press key.
Readout on display:
Example:
Kilometre reading = 89627
0
XXXXX
0 8 9 6 3 = entered adaptation value

X
Hundred thousands: 100000 ... 900000 km

X
Ten thousands: 10000 ... 90000 km

X
Thousands: 1000 ... 9000 km

X
Hundreds: 100 ... 900 km

X Tens: 10 ... 90 km
Ones: rounded up to the next ten
Enter adaptation values with the keypad.
Readout on display:
Channel 9
Adaptation 0
Readout on display:
Channel 9
The km reading entered now appears in the display of

If the displayed km reading is not O.K., e.g. because an
incorrect entry was made:
Press key C and repeat the entry with the correct

adaptation value.
If the displayed km reading on the display of the dash

panel insert is O.K.
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-)
Adaptation
08963
(-
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Readout on display:
Channel 9
Adaptation
Channel 9
Adaptation
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
08963
08963
HELP
Adapting the service interval display when replacing the dash panel insert
If the dash panel insert is replaced, the current service interval data must be entered into
the new dash panel insert. If the current values are not known, the initial values of the
service interval must be entered.
Note
The adaptation channels 42, 43, 44, 45, will be automatically adapted once the dash panel
insert has been coded.
Adaptation table for the service intervals:
Adaptation
channel
Valid for vehicles
Counter contents
the distance driven since the last inspection service (initial

value = 0)
40
QG1 and QG2

petrol
QG1 and QG2
diesel
QG0
the elapsed time since the last inspection service (initial

value = 0)
41
QG1 and QG2

petrol
QG1 and QG2
diesel
QG0
42
QG1 and QG2

petrol
QG1 and QG2
diesel
the minimum distance value which limits the service

interval
the maximum distance value which limits the service

interval
43
QG1 and QG2

petrol
QG1 and QG2
diesel
QG0
QG1 and QG2
petrol
the maximum value of time which limits the service
44
70
QG1 and QG2

diesel
QG0
interval
oil quality
45
QG1 and QG2

petrol
QG1 and QG2
diesel
46
QG1 and QG2

petrol
consumed fuel (initial value = 0)
47
QG1 and QG2

diesel
oil smoke counter (initial value = 0)
48
QG1 and QG2

diesel
counter of thermal oil load (initial value = 0)
Performing function 10 Adaptation

Readout on display:
Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Enter the desired adaptation channel (adaptation table Chapter)
Note
After changing an adaptation value or ending an adaptation channel, it is

once again necessary to enter the function 10 Adaptation in order to
select another adaptation channel!
Adaptation
Enter channel
number XX
The distance driven since the last inspection service (distance in km)
The distance in km since the last inspection service can be entered with
this channel, if the dash panel insert is replaced.
Readout on display:
Enter function 40 and confirm with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 40
Adaptation 0
Actual value INSP. in 100 km
Adaptation
(- -)
Readout on display:
Enter the driven value using the keypad, to do so fill in zero as the
first digits.
Example:
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Channel 40
Adaptation 0
Enter adaptation
value XXXXX
A total distance driven of 6000 km since the last inspection service for
the vehicle was calculated based on the defective dash panel insert.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Channel 40
Adaptation 60
Actual value INSP. in 100 km

Readout on display:
Press key.
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 40
Adaptation 60
Channel 40
Adaptation
Q
(- -)
60
Readout on display:
The elapsed time since the last inspection service
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
The distance in days since the last inspection service can be

entered with this channel, if the dash panel insert is replaced.
Readout on display:
Enter channel number 41 and confirm with key Q.
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 41
Adaptation 0
Actual value INSP. in 1 day
Adaptation
(- -)
Readout on display:
Enter the elapsed time using the keypad, to do so fill in zero as the
first digits.
Example:
Channel 41
Adaptation 0
Enter adaptation
value XXXXX
An elapsed time of 87 days since the last inspection service for the
vehicle was calculated based on the defective dash panel insert.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Channel 41
Adaptation 87
Actual value INSP. in 1 day
Q
(- -)
Channel 41
Adaptation 87
Channel 41
Adaptation 87
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Press key.
Readout on display:
Adaptation of consumed fuel
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX
Only QG1 and QG2 - petrol.

The value of the consumed fuel can be entered with this
Readout on display:
Adaptation
Enter channel number 46 and confirm with the key Q.

Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 46
Adaptation 17
Consumption gauge in 1 liter
(- -)
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 46
Adaptation 19
Consumption gauge in 1 liter
Q
(- -)
Channel 46
Adaptation 19
Channel 46
Adaptation 19
Readout on display:
Adaptation of the oil smoke
Only QG1 and QG2 - diesel.
The value of the oil smoke can be entered with this channel
if the dash panel insert is replaced.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Amount of soot in 100km
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Adaptation
(- -)
Readout on display:
Value of the old dash panel insert 5000 km.
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Readout on display:
Channel 47
Adaptation 50
Q
(- -)
Confirm the entry with key Q. Amount of soot in 100 km

Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Readout on display:
Adaptation of thermal oil load
Only QG1 and QG2 - diesel.
The value of the thermal oil load can be entered with this
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Thermal load in 100 km
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Adaptation
(- -)
Readout on display:
Value of the old dash panel insert 5000 km.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Readout on display:
Thermal load in 100 km
Q
(- -)
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
HELP
Input values when changing the dash panel insert

Absolutely pay attention to the following points when changing the dash panel insert:
Note
t The parameter which is set can be deducted with the diagnosis from the dash panel insert
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which was changed (function 10 adaptation, channels 40-41, diesel 47-48, petrol 46).
Furthermore the coding and the km reading are registered.
t
The residual values since the last inspection service must be entered!
In countries with a speedometer reading in mileage, the adaptation of the service interval
display (SID) must be carried out in kilometres! For this purpose, convert the adaptation
t
values from miles into kilometres or enter the previously noted adaptation values (1 mile =
1.609 km).
The immobiliser control unit is integrated in the dash panel insert, this means that when
t changing the dash panel insert, the immobiliser control unit is also replaced and must be
adapted!
Adaptation of the immobiliser control unit Chapter.

Adapt odometer reading (mileage reading) Chapter.
Perform coding of the dash panel insert page Chapter.
Adapt service interval display Chapter.
Set the desired language version (only on dash panel inserts with dot display) .
Code control unit Gateway Chapter.

Code radio Chapter (valid for radios Gamma, Symphony and MS 303).
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Self-diagnosis of the Gateway

Initiating self-diagnosis
t
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3C-
Test requirements
t Check the coding of the dash panel insert by referring to the table of codes.
Test conditions
l
Fuses according to current flow diagram O.K.
all electrical components switched off
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552The diagnostic connection is located in the storage compartment on the driver's side.

Switch on ignition
Readout on display:
Note
If there is no readout on the display: Operating

Vehicle system test

HELP
After approx. 5 secs the display will show:

t
6N0909601: Gateway No.
Gateway K <-> CAN: Designation of

t
component
6N0909601 Gateway K <->

CAN 0001
Coding 00006
WSC 60081
t 0001: Software version of the Gateway

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t Coding 00006: Coding of the Gateway

t

Note
Check coding with the table of codes

Chapter.
Press key.
If one of the following messages appears in the display, carry out fault Vehicle system test
HELP
finding as stated in the fault finding programme in the diagnostic
cable Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations.
not respond!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP
K cable does not connect to pos. term.
Press the key after fault elimination.

02 - Interrogating fault memory Chapter
05 06 07 08 -
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP

Coding control unit Chapter
Chapter

Readout on display:
Select function 02 Interrogate fault memory and
confirm with Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

X faults detected!
Chapter.
If No fault detected is shown in the display and if the key is pressed,

the programme returns to the initial position.
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No fault
detected!
Readout on display:
If anything else appears in the display:
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
Operating instructions of the vehicle system

tester
HELP
Fault table
Note
All the possible faults which can be detected by the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- are
After repair always interrogate the fault memory using the vehicle system tester -V.A.G
1552- and erase the memory.
All static and sporadic faults are stored in the fault memory: a fault is detected as static if it
t exists for at least 2 seconds. If the fault is then no longer present, it is stored as a sporadic
(temporary) fault. /SP appears on the right of the display.
t
minutes, speed > 30 km/h), it is erased.
Possible causes of
fault
00778
Steering angle sender
-G85-
Open circuit to
t steering angle
sender
t no communication
t Sender not fitted
Possible effects
Function for
data BUS drive
not O.K.
Rectifying fault

Chapter
t Sender defective
01044
Control unit wrongly
coded
01300
CU for navigation with
CD drive -J401 t no communication
Dash panel insert

Poor vehicle
incorrectly coded
handling
Dash panel insert

no vehicle
defective
dynamic control
Chapter
Open circuit to
t control unit for
RNS

Chapter
no self-diagnosis Checking the data BUS
is possible
Chapter
t Control unit for

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Replace control unit for

RNS
RNS not installed
01304
Radio
t no communication
Control unit for

RNS defective
Line interruption
to the control unit is possible

Chapter
Control unit not

fitted
Replace radio
t Radio defective
01309
Power-assisted steering
control unit -J500t no communication
01312
Data BUS drive
t
Line interruption
Poor vehicle
to the control unit

handling
Control unit not

fitted
Faults in the
databus lines
defective
01314
Engine control unit
t no communication
01315
Gearbox control unit
t no communication
01316
Brake control unit

Chapter
no vehicle
Replace control unit
dynamic control
-J500-
Poor vehicle
handling
Line interruption
Poor vehicle
to the control unit

handling
Control unit not

fitted
Engine control
unit defective
Line interruption
Poor vehicle
to the control unit

handling
Control unit not

fitted
Gearbox control
unit defective
Line interruption
to
the control unit
fitted

Chapter
no vehicle
Check the coding of the
dynamic control
control units connected to
the databus
replace defective control

unit

Chapter
no vehicle
Replacing engine control
dynamic control
unit

Chapter
no vehicle
Replace gearbox control
dynamic control
unit
t no communication
t ABS control unit
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defective
01317
Control unit in dash
panel insert -J285 t no communication
01320
Climatronic control unit
-J255t no communication
Line interruption
Poor vehicle
to the control unit

handling
Control unit not

fitted
Line interruption

Chapter
Control unit not

fitted

Chapter
no vehicle
dynamic control
Replace Climatronic
control unit - J255-
Climatronic
t control unit
defective
01321
Line interruption
t
Airbag control unit -J234- to the control unit is possible

Chapter
t no communication
Control unit not

fitted
Airbag control
unit defective
Replace airbag control

unit -J234-
01324
Line interruption
Poor vehicle
t
Four-wheel drive control

to the control unit
handling
Chapter
unit -J492Control unit not
no vehicle
t
fitted
dynamic control
t
01326
Line interruption
no self-diagnosis
t
Multi-functional steering
wheel control unit -J453Control unit not
t
fitted
t no communication
01330
Central control unit for
convenience system
-J393-

-J453-
Line interruption

Chapter
Control unit not

fitted
t no communication
01331
Door control unit, driver

Chapter

-J393-
t Line interruption no self-diagnosis Checking the data BUS

Chapter
80
side -J386-
Control unit not

fitted
Line interruption

Chapter
Control unit not

fitted
Line interruption

Chapter
Control unit not

fitted
Control unit J388- defective
Line interruption

Chapter
Control unit not

fitted
t no communication
01332
Door control unit
passenger's side - J387t no communication
01333
Door control unit RL
01334
Door control unit RR
01335
Line interruption
no self-diagnosis
t
Seat/mirror position
control unit Driver's side
Control unit not
t
fitted
t no communication

-J386-

-J387-
Replace control unit -J388

-

-J389-

Chapter
Replace seat position
control unit
Seat position
t control unit
defective
01336
Faults in the
t
Group convenience data
databus lines
bus
t
t
is possible
Chapter
defective
Group convenience
data bus
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Procedure Chapter
Ending output
Procedure Chapter
Coding control unit
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select Gateway data bus (address word
19); ignition is switched on Chapter.
Readout on display:
Select function 07 Code control unit and confirm

entry with the key Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Enter code number by referring to table of codes and

confirm the entry with key Q.
Table of codes
Code control unit

Q
32000)
Control units to data bus
Code number
ABS
00002
Airbag
00004
(0-
Add up the coding numbers of the fitted control units, e.g.

ABS + airbag
00002 + 00004 = 00006
The display shows the control unit coding (e.g.
00006):
6N0909601 Gateway K <-> CAN 0001
Coding 00006
Press .
WSC 60081
Readout on display:
Select function 06 End output and confirm
with Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Select function 08 Read measured value block and confirm HELP
Select function XX
with Q.
Readout on display:
Enter display group number and confirm the entry with the key Q.
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HELP
Enter display group
number XXX
Note
If a control element has not been fitted in accordance with the equipment,
the relevant value is not displayed.
Readout on display
Engine 1
Gearbox 1
ABS 1
not assigned
ABS control unit
l ABS 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l ABS 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
l Gearbox 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Gearbox 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Engine control unit
l Engine 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Engine 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

Steering angle 1
Airbag 1
Readout on display
not assigned
not assigned
Airbag control unit
l Airbag 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Airbag 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Steering angle
l Steering angle 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Steering angle 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

FWD 1
Readout on display
not assigned
not assigned
l Four-wheel drive 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Four-wheel drive 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
not assigned

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Two-wire
Central 1 D door 1
Readout on display
FP door 1
Door control unit front passenger's side
l FP door 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l FP door 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Door control unit driver's door

l D door 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l D door 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Central control unit for convenience system (central locking system)
l Central 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Central 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Operating condition CAN databus Comfort
l
Two-wire - O.K.
l
Single-wire - fault

Door RL 1
Door RR 1 Memory 1
Readout on display
not assigned
Control unit for memory seats

l Memory 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Memory 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Door control unit rear right
l Door RR 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Door RR 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Door control unit rear left
l Door RL 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Door RL 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.

Steering wheel 1
Readout on display
not assigned
not assigned
Multi-functional steering wheel control unit
l Steering wheel 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Steering wheel 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
not assigned

Readout on display
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Two-wire Radio 1
Navigation 1 Telephone 1
Telephone control unit
l Telephone 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Telephone 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Navigation control unit

l Navigation 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Navigation 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Radio control unit
l Radio 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Radio 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
Operating condition CAN databus Comfort
l
Two-wire - O.K.
l
Single-wire - fault

Steering wheel 1
Readout on display
not assigned
not assigned
l Steering wheel 1 - CAN databus communication O.K.
l Steering wheel 0 - CAN databus communication N.O.K.
not assigned
Removing and installing the dash panel insert
Work procedure Chapter.
If no fault was detected during the functional test Chapter.
Contact assignment of plug connections on the dash panel insert
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Multi-pin plug connection for basic functions, 32pin, blue -T32a1Terminal 15

2Right turn signal light
3Speedometer, output 1
4Trailer turn signal lights
5Fuel tank sender
6Light failure
7Terminal 31 (sensor mass)
8Coolant temperature
9Terminal 31 (load mass)
10 Oil pressure switch
Front right door contact switch (as of MY 02
11 not assigned)
12 Terminal 61
13 Low beam
14 Rear fog lights
15 Front fog lights
16 - Tailgate (as of MY02 not assigned)
17 Main beam
18 Left turn signal light
19 Brake light failure
20 Terminal 58b
Door contact switch driver side (vehicles
21 - with central locking) all door contact
switches (vehicles without central locking)
22 Low coolant level
23 Terminal 30
24 Terminal 31
25 K cable
26 - Parking light on the right, side light
27 - Parking light on the left, side light
28 Speedometer, input
29 Brake fluid level
30 S contact
31 Seat belt lock
Rear left and right door contact switch (as of
32 MY02 not assigned)
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Multi-pin plug connection for extended functions,

32-pin, green -T32b1not assigned
2Transponder coil
3not assigned
4not assigned
5W-line
6Washer fluid sensor
7Brake pads
8 - not assigned (as of MY02 CAN High)
9 - not assigned (as of MY02 CAN Low)
10 not assigned
11 not assigned
Air conditioning system (deactivation) for
12 engine identification characters AEH, AKL
13 Handbrake
14 not assigned
15 not assigned
16 not assigned
17 Transponder coil
18 Oil sensor
19 CAN drive High
20 CAN drive Low
Gas discharge lamp failure or step motor
21 failure
22 - Contact switch for the engine hood
23 - MFD - top function selection
25 MFD - Reset/level 1/2
26 MFD - Outside temperature
CAN drive High - output for diagnostic plug
27 connection
CAN drive Low - output for diagnostic plug
28 connection
CAN drive screening - output for diagnostic
29 plug connection
Clock (only dash panel insert with large dot
30 display)
Data (only dash panel insert with large dot
31 display)
32 Input data of the navigation
Test signal from fuel gauge sender -GProcedure Chapter
Contact assignment on the fuel gauge sender -GProcedure Chapter

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Check coolant temperature sender

Procedure Chapter
Testing the speed signal

Procedure Chapter
Outside temperature sensor -G17 Special tools and workshop equipment required
t
Handheld multimeter, e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-
Remove the left ventilation grid Body Work Rep. Gr.50.
Remove outside temperature sensor.
Unplug connector from outside temperature sensor.

Connect handheld multimeter to the contacts of the outside temperature sensor to
measure the resistance.
Nominal values:
Temperature
Specified value
-30 C
approx. 18265
0C
approx. 3300
20 C
approx. 1184
50 C
approx. 359
If the specified value is not reached, replace the outside temperature sensor.
If the specified value is reached, then check the cable to the outside temperature sensor
binder Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Locations.
If the specified resistance value and the cable to the temperature sensor are O.K., then
replace the dash panel insert.
Check oil level and oil temperature sender -G266Special tools and workshop equipment required
t
Handheld multimeter, e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-
Test conditions
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Oil temperature at least 70 C
The oil level is OK
Raise vehicle.
Remove the noise insulation.

Disconnect plug from oil level and oil temperature sender.
Connect handheld multimeter to the

contacts 1 and 3 of the oil level and oil
temperature sender.
Specified value: approx. 15.5 M

If the specified value is not reached,
replace the oil level and oil temperature
sender.
Connect handheld multimeter to the
contacts 1 and 2 of the oil level and oil
temperature sender to measure the
resistance.
Oil temperature
Specified value
20 C
approx. 8.67
50 C
approx. 1.87
If the specified value is not reached, replace the oil level and oil temperature sender.
If the specified value is reached, then check the cable to the oil level and oil temperature
sender Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations.
If the cable to the sender is O.K., then replace the dash panel insert.
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CAN databus
Two data BUS wiring with a different priority are elements of the electrical system of the
vehicle:
t
t
Data BUS drive - priority 1

Data BUS Comfort - priority 2
Note
Both databus cables are connected in Gateway as of MY 01, which is part of the control unit
for dash panel insert.
The existence of a data BUS connection can be checked via the measured value blocks of
the Gateway Chapter.
Checking the data BUS drive

t
t
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G. 1552Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3CHandheld multimeter (e.g. -1526 A-)
Test box -V.A.G. 1598/22-
Current flow diagram
Procedure
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G. 1552- with appropriate cable.
Select function 00 Automatic test sequence and confirm with key Q.
After this all the control unit identifications with possible entries in the fault memories
appear in the display.
In view of the automatic test sequence, check the relevant control unit or control units, if
necessary the databus cables.
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CAN databus line without Gateway

A-
CAN databus - drive
B-
CAN databus - Comfort
1-
Engine control unit
2 - Automatic gearbox control unit

3-
ABS control unit
4 - Convenience central control unit

5 - Door control unit driver's door
6-
Door control unit front passenger's

side
7-
8-
CAN databus line with Gateway MY01 ?

A-
CAN databus - drive
B-
CAN databus - Comfort
1-
Dash panel insert (with integrated line

Gateway)
2-
Engine control unit
3-
4-
ABS control unit
5-
Airbag control unit
6-
7-
Telephone
89-
Radio
Multi-functional steering wheel control
unit
10 - Control unit for navigation system

11 - Convenience central control unit
12 -
Climatronic control unit

91
13 -
Control unit for electric seats
14 -
Door control unit driver's door
15 -
Door control unit front passenger's

side
16 -
17 -
Check the terminating resistances of the control units

Check the terminating resistance of all the control units according to the databus cables.
Procedure
Connect test box -V.A.G 1598/33 - to wiring loom of the ABS/ESP control unit, or test box V.A.G 1598/21- to wiring loom of the ABS control unit.
Remove all the control units, except the ones to be checked, from the databus cables.
Note
To check the terminating resistance of the 121-pin engine control unit, the other CUs must
not be disconnected from the databus cables, the resistance must be checked after
connecting the test box -V.A.G 1598/31- to the engine control unit.
Measure the resistance between the test box sockets 10 and 11 on the test box
-V.A.G 1598/21-, if necessary 19 and 20 on the test box 1598/33.
Specified resistance values:

Control unit
? MY 99
MY 00 ?
Engine control unit
110 to 130
60 to 72
CU ABS/ESP
110 to 130
2.35 to 2.85 k
Control unit with display in dash panel insert
2.35 to 2.85 k
2.35 to 2.85 k
CU for automatic gearbox
2.35 to 2.85 k
2.35 to 2.85 k
CU for four-wheel drive
2.35 to 2.85 k
2.35 to 2.85 k
CU for airbag
2.35 to 2.85 k
2.35 to 2.85 k
If the specified values are not reached:
Replace the relevant control unit.

Note
92
If random damage of the databus cables is suspected, check the terminating resistance
directly on each CU.
Check terminating resistance of the engine control unit
Disconnect connector from control unit and unplug.
For engines with 121-pin engine control unit
Connect test box -V.A.G 1598/31 - to the 121-pin engine control unit. The wiring loom to
the engine control unit is not connected.
Check terminating resistance in the engine control unit.
For petrol engines with 121-pin engine control unit
Measure resistance between the test box sockets 58 and 60.
For diesel engines with 121-pin engine control unit

Vehicles with ABS
Connect test box -V.A.G 1598/21 - to wiring loom for ABS CU.
Vehicles with ESP
Connect test box -V.A.G 1598/33 - to wiring loom for ABS/ESP CU.
Continued for all engines

Specified resistance values:
? MY 98
110...130
MY 99 ?
60...72
If the specified value is not reached:
Replacing engine control unit:
Injection and ignition system for diesel engines, Rep. Gr. 24.
Injection and ignition system for diesel engines, Rep. Gr. 23.
If the specified value is reached:
Unplug the test box from the engine control unit, if necessary the wiring loom of the ABS
control unit.
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Test data BUS wiring for short-circuit to each other, for short-circuit to positive battery or
earth and/or for open circuit Chapter.
Check terminating resistance of CU for ABS - J104-
Measure the resistance between the

terminals 10 and 11 at the connector for
ABS CU -J104-.
For vehicles with ESP

ESP CU -J104-.
For both systems

Nominal resistance value:
? MY 98
110...130
MY 99 ?
2.35 to 2.85 k
Check terminating resistance of CU for dash panel insert -J218
Measure the resistance between the terminals 19 and 20 at the green 32-pin connector for
dash panel insert Chapter.
Specified resistance value: 2.35 to 2.85 k

Check terminating resistance of CU for four-wheel drive -J492
Measure the resistance between the terminals 7 and 8 at the 8-pin connector for CU
-J492-.
94

Check terminating resistance of CU for airbag -J234-

CU -J234-.
Check terminating resistance of CU for
automatic gearbox -J217-

CU -J217-.
Specified resistance value: 2.35 to 2.85 kW
Continued for all control units
If the specified value is not reached:
Replace the relevant control unit.
Test CAN databus for short-circuit

First of all disconnect the plug connections from all the control units connected to the CAN
databus, in order to check the CAN databus drive for short-circuit to each other, short-circuit
to earth and/or to positive. Only then is it possible to check the CAN databus cables for shortcircuit to each other, for short-circuit to earth and/or to positive.
When working use the updated current flow diagrams Current flow diagrams and Fitting
locations.
Test condition
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Ignition off.
All the control units are disconnected from the databus cables.
Procedure
95
Check databus cables for short-circuit to each other:

Connect test box -V.A.G 1598/31 - to 121-pin connector at wiring loom of engine control
unit.
Measure resistance between the test box sockets 58 and 60 (petrol engine).
Measure resistance between the test box sockets 6 and 7 (diesel engine).

Connect test box -V.A.G 1598/22 - to 80-pin connector at wiring loom of engine control unit.
Measure resistance between the test box sockets 29 and 41 (petrol engine).
Measure resistance between the test box sockets 68 and 75 (diesel engine).
Continued for all engines

Specified value:
If the specified value is reached (there is no short-circuit between the cables):
Test data BUS wiring for short-circuit to positive, short-circuit to earth and/or for open circuit
Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations.
Checking the data BUS Comfort version

Procedure
Switch on ignition.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with appropriate cable.
Select function 00 Automatic test sequence and confirm with key Q.
After this all the control unit identifications with possible entries in the fault memories appear
in the display.
Because of interrogating the fault memory, replace the relevant control unit (relevant control
units).
If the fault is not rectified, even after replacing the control unit, the data BUS wiring must be
checked for short-circuit to each other, short-circuit to earth, short-circuit to positive and/or
for open circuit.
First of all disconnect the plug connections from all the control units connected to the data
BUS Comfort, in order to check the data BUS Comfort for short-circuit to each other, shortcircuit to earth, short-circuit to positive and/or for open circuit.
When working use the updated current flow diagrams Current flow diagrams and Fitting
locations.
Test condition
96
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Ignition off.
All the control units are disconnected from the databus cables.
Procedure
Connect handheld multimeter to the terminals 6 and 9 of the connector at wiring loom to
Convenience central control unit.
Test data BUS wiring for short-circuit to each other.
Specified value:
If the specified value is reached (there is no short-circuit between the cables):
Test data BUS wiring for short-circuit to positive or earth and/or for open circuit Current
flow diagrams and Fitting locations.
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Infotainment
Radio system
General Instructions
WARNING
Note
Additional information
Operating instruction for car radio
t
When retrofitting equipment, carrying out repair work or fault finding
Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Locations

Installation instruction for car radio
t Detailed assembly information, e.g. detaching and attaching trim panels Body Work.
t
All radio systems are equipped with the Key-Card anti-theft code or Quick-out
mounting.
Radio system with 4 loudspeakers
Bass speaker front right -3- and left -2t installed in the door pocket
t
Diameter 168 mm
Treble speaker front right -4- and left -1installed in the door at the top in the exterior
t
mirror trim panel
t
Diameter 36 mm
98
Contact assignment of multi-pin plug connections

I, II and III on rear of radio
Multi-pin plug connection l, 10-pin
4Mute (telephone mode)
Multi-pin plug connection ll, 8-pin
3Speaker + front right
4Speaker - front right
5Speaker + front left
6Speaker - front left
Multi-pin plug connection lll, 8-pin
1 - Gala function (volume adaptation)
4Battery + (tml. 30)
switched positive for electronically amplified
5roof aerial
6Lighting (tml. 58b)
Connection for ignition key-controlled on and
7off (S-contact)
8Battery - (tml. 31)
Radio system with 8 loudspeakers
Bass speaker front right -3- and left -2t installed in the door pocket
t Diameter 168 mm
Treble speaker front right -4- and left -1installed in the door at the top in the exterior
t
mirror trim panel
t
Diameter 36 mm
Bass speaker rear right -7- and left -6in the support, installed on the right and left
t
side
t
Diameter 130 mm
99
Treble speaker rear right -8- and left -5t installed next to the door handle
t
Diameter 36 mm
I, II and III on rear of radio - up to MY 98
Multi-pin plug connection l, 10-pin

Multi-pin plug connection ll, 8-pin
1Speaker + rear right
2Speaker - rear right
7Speaker + rear left
8Speaker - rear left
Multi-pin plug connection lll, 8-pin
switched PLUS for electronically amplified
5roof aerial
7off (S-contact)
A, B, C on rear of radio - as of MY 99
Radio Gamma, Grundig MS 201, 401, 411, MS
303, Symphony
100
Multi-pin plug connection A, 8-pin

Function gala (volume adaptation - not
1valid for MS 201)
3Self-diagnosis/K wire
4off (S-contact)
Battery + (terminal 30) - only for Gamma
5 - radio sets (for radio sets Grundig, MS 303 and
Symphony not assigned)
Multi-pin plug connection B, 8-pin
1Speaker + rear right
2Speaker - rear right
7Speaker + rear left
8Speaker - rear left
Multi-pin plug connection C, part 1 (yellow)
1Line Out left rear; LR
2Line Out right rear; RR
3Line Out, earth
4Line Out left front; LF
5Line Out right front; RF
6 - Switched PLUS for sound amplifier
Multi-pin plug connection C, part 2 (green)
Telephone input signal; TEL+ (not for MS
7201)
Second display; CLOCK (not assigned for
8 - Grundig radio sets and radio sets with CAN
databus communication)
Second display; DATA (not assigned for
Second display; ENA (not assigned for
Remote control; REM (not assigned for
11 Grundig radio sets)
Telephone input signal; TEL - (not for MS
12 201)
Multi-pin plug connection C, part 3 (blue)
CD changer; DATA IN (for Grundig radio
13 sets DATA)
CD changer; DATA OUT (for Grundig radio
14 sets DATA)
15 - CD changer; CLOCK (for Grundig radio
101
sets earth)
16 - CD changer; voltage supply (+), terminal 30
17 CD changer; control signal
18 - CD changer; left and right channel, earth
19 - CD changer; left channel, CD/L
20 - CD changer; right channel, CD/R
Overview of radio system
1-
Radio
installed in centre console
removing and installing
2-
Treble speaker
Technical data: nominal resistance = 4
in exterior mirror trim panel on inside
removing and installing Chapter
3q
q
4-
Roof aerial
with aerial amplifier
Bass speaker
102
installed in the rear window shelf on the left
5q
Treble speaker
next to door handle
6q
Bass speaker
q
q
installed in door pocket

Removing and installing radio

Note
Determine the anti-theft code of the radio set before removal.

Removing:
Insert both unlocking clamps (assembly
tool V160) in the front side of the radio as
shown.
Press the unlocking clamp in the

-direction of arrow- and pull the radio out
of the dash panel.
Remove aerial cable.
Disconnect plug.
Installing:
Pull both unlocking clamps out of the

radio.
Mount plug.
Attach aerial cable.
Carefully insert the radio into the dash
panel.
Check the coding, if necessary newly

103
code. Vehicle diagnosis, testing and

Removing and installing loudspeakers

Removing and installing the front bass speaker
Removing:
Unclip loudspeaker cover.

Release the torx screws (4 x T20)
-arrows- on the bass speaker and take
the loudspeaker out of the holder.
Disconnect the plug connections at the
loudspeaker.
Installing:
Carry out the installation in the same

way in reverse order.
Removing and installing the front treble

speaker
Removing:
Unclip the exterior mirror cover.

Disconnect the electrical plug
connections.
Unclip the speaker from the trim panel.

Installing:

Removing and installing the rear treble

speaker
Removing:
Remove rear door trim panel Body

Work Rep. Gr.70.

connections.
104
Carefully unclip the treble speaker -1from the bracket.
Take speaker out of door trim panel.

Installing:
Carry out the installation in the same way
in reverse order.
Removing and installing the rear bass
speaker
Removing:
Open tailgate.
connections.
Unscrew the screws -arrows- on the bass
speaker and remove the loudspeaker
from the side trim panel.
Installing:

Remove and install rear bass speaker

Octavia Combi
Removing
Open tailgate.
Remove side trim panel in luggage

compartment Body Work Rep. Gr.70.

connections.
105
Unscrew the screws -arrows- on the bass

speaker and remove the loudspeaker.
Install

order.
Removing and installing radio sets Gamma (MS 501), MS 303, Symphony
t
Release tool for radio -T10057 -
Release tool for radio -T30005 -
Removing
Note
Ask the customer for the code number of the radio before removal. If the radio is replaced,
advise the customer of the new code number.
Remove radio Gamma with the release tool -T10057 - and remove Radio MS 303 and
Symphony with the release tool -T30005-.
Insert the release tool in the holes, as

shown in the figure, until they lock in
place.
Pull the radio out of the trim panel with

the lugs of the release tool.
Note
While doing so, the release tools -T10057and -T30005- must not be pressed aside
and must not be twisted.
Loosen the release tools by pressing in

the catch pegs at the radio.
Remove aerial cable.
106
Disconnect plug.
Install
Attach aerial cable.
Mount plug.
Insert the radio straight into the trim
panel until it locks in place.
Check the coding, if necessary newly
code: Vehicle diagnosis, testing and
Removing and installing the roof aerial
Up to model year 98
1q
2q
q
3q
4-
Aerial rod
for screwing in
Aerial base
with installed amplifier
removing and installing: lower moulded headliner at rear
Aerial cable for radio
from roof aerial to radio
Nut M14 with serrated washer
107
q
7 Nm
q
nut is connected to serrated washer by a plastic ring
q apply contact grease on the inside of roof in the area of the serrated washer
5Gasket
As of model year 99
Note
The illustration shows the roof aerial for radio and mobile phone. On vehicles fitted only with radio, only
the aerial cable for the mobile phone is not fitted -Pos 4-.
1Aerial rod
q
for screwing in, as of manufacturing date 30 04 01
2Aerial base
q
with installed amplifier for radio
q
removing and installing: lower moulded headliner at rear
3Aerial cable for radio
q
from roof aerial to the radio set (centre console)
4Aerial cable for telephone
q from roof aerial to the control unit for telephone operating electronics (interface box)
5Nut M14 with serrated washer
q
7 Nm
q
6Gasket
108
109
Removing and installing roof aerial for radio as of MY 2002
1Aerial base with aerial rod

q a component, the aerial rod cannot be screwed out completely but only lowered
q
do not let the aerial rod remain released
q
Amplifier for radio is installed in base of aerial
q
to remove and install lower moulded headliner at rear
2Connection of the aerial cable for radio
q
7 Nm
q
4Roof
110
Removing and installing roof aerial for radio and telephone as of MY 2002

q
q
q
3Connection of aerial cable for telephone
q
7 Nm
q
5Roof
Removing and installing roof aerial for radio, telephone and navigation system as of MY 2002
111

q
q
q
2Connection of aerial cable for navigation
4Connection of aerial cable for telephone
5Nut M14 with serratedwasher
q
7 Nm
q
6Roof
Telephone systems
WARNING
112
Note
coding.
set clock,
Two types of telephone systems are available. Either as a complete telephone system or as a
telephone pre-installation.
On vehicles fitted with telephone pre-installation there is the possibility later to retrofit mobile
phones (portables). Mobile phones always require their own operating electronics, a so-called
interface box, for operation in KODA vehicles. This creates the link between the mobile
phone and the components installed in the vehicle by means of a standardised VDA plug
connection. The standard telephone from KODA is connected to this VDA plug connection via
a special interface box. Whatever type of interface box can be used for the telephones of
other manufacturers, determine from the particular telephone manufacturer. Interface boxes
without a VDA connector require an appropriate adapter (available e.g. from the company
Votex).
An overview of the possible versions is presented in the next few pages.
Telephone system - overall view
113
1q
2-
Radio
Cable from interface box to radio
Mute
Signal for door loudspeaker
3q
q
4-
Telephone microphone -R38in the left trim panel of pillar A

Treble speaker
in exterior mirror trim panel on inside
5q
q
6q
7-
Roof aerial for radio and mobile phone

with aerial amplifier for radio
Aerial cable for telephone
Routing along the left B pillar up to the centre console
Bass speaker
114
q
q
8q
installed in door trim panel

Aerial cable for radio
Routing along the left A pillar up to the middle of the dash panel
9 - Control unit for the mobile phone operating electronics -J412- (interface box)
q
q
10 q
under the centre console next to the handbrake lever

Mobile phone holder with mobile phone
in the box of the front armrest
with mount
Telephone preinstallation 1
1-
Roof aerial for radio and telephone -R51-
2345q
6q
Radio
Door loudspeaker
Voltage supply (terminals 15a, 31 and 58b)
Connector of telephone preinstallation
behind the radio Anchor
Aerial cable for telephone
behind the radio
115
Connector assignment (position 5)

Contact
Assignment
1
2
3
4
Terminal 15a
terminal 58b
terminal 31
not assigned
Telephone preinstallation 2 - Cullmann
1-
2345q
Radio
Door loudspeaker
Voltage supply for telephone system
Telephone microphone -R38in the left trim panel of pillar A
6 - VDA plug connection for control unit of telephone operating electronics (interface box)
116
under the centre console, next to the handbrake lever Anchor
q
8q
under the centre console, next to the handbrake lever

Plug connection for linking to interface box
in the pouch next to the handbrake in the handbrake lever console
Telephone system
1-
2345q
Radio
Door loudspeaker
Voltage supply for telephone system
Telephone microphone -R38in the left trim panel of the A pillar or in the interior light
6 - VDA plug connection for control unit of telephone operating electronics (interface box)
q
under the centre console, next to the handbrake lever Anchor
q
8q
under the centre console, next to the handbrake lever

Mobile phone holder with mobile phone
in the mount, in the armrest between the front seats or on the dash panel middle part
117
Connector assignment (position 6)

Conta Assignment
ct
Conta Assignment
ct
Terminal 31
10
Terminal 15a
not assigned
11
Terminal 30a
Vehicle speed signal
12
Terminal 58b
to radio connector A (mute)
13
not assigned
not assigned
14
not assigned
not assigned
15
not assigned
to radio connector C, part 2, contact 12

(telephone input signal, TEL-)
16
to radio connector C, part 2, contact 7

(telephone input signal, TEL+)
not assigned
17
not assigned
Telephone microphone -R38-
18
Telephone microphone -R38-
Removing and installing the control unit for the mobile phone operating electronics -J412(interface box)
WARNING
Note
coding.
If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out additional operations
Chapter.
If the plug connection of the interface box is lead out from the compartment next to the
handbrake, the interface box is located under the centre console next to the handbrake
t
lever Anchor. If it is lead out from another point, the interface box is located in the
centre dash panel Anchor.
t
The interface boxes are installed in two versions, one with inseparably connected spiral
cable and the other with separable cable.
Vehicles with interface box under the centre console next to the handbrake lever
Removing
118
Remove armrest and centre console. Body Work Rep. Gr.68
Unscrew fixing screws -A-.
Turn the locking arms of the VDA plug

connection -B- and disconnect the plug
connection.
Unscrew the aerial cable -A- and carefully
remove it.
Carefully remove the interface box with

the spiral cable, or separate the spiral
cable.
Install

order.
For vehicles with interface box in the

centre dash panel
Removing
Remove glove compartment Body

Work Rep. Gr.70
Remove console Chapter.
Disconnect the plug connection

Chapter from the retaining plate
Chapter.
119
Unscrew fixing screws -2- (4.5 Nm).
Disconnect the plug connection of the

electric installation -1-.
Separate aerial cable -3-.

Remove the interface box -4- with the
spiral cable, or separate the spiral cable.
Install

order.
Overview of the mount for the mobile phone 1
The mobile phone holder is located in the dash panel middle part.
123q
4-
Mobile phone
Console
Connector
to the interface box with the spiral cable
2 Nm
120
5678q
Mounting bracket
Retaining plate
Dash panel middle part
Mobile phone holder
with plug connection to the interface box
Overview of the mount for the mobile phone 2

The mobile phone mount is located in the armrest between the front seats.
12t
Mobile phone
Mobile phone holder
with plug connection to the interface box
345-
8 Nm
Mount for telephone preinstallation 2 - CULLMANN
Mount for mobile phone holder NOKIA 3110 and NOKIA 6210
6-
Armrest
7-
Mount for mobile phone
in the armrest
121
swivable towards the front
Removing
In order to remove the mobile phone holder and the mount for mobile phone holder, the
mobile phone must be removed from the mobile phone holder Operating Instruction for
car radio.
Release the mobile phone holder Item and disconnect the plug connection to the
interface box.
Remove the mobile phone holder Item.

Unscrew the mount for the mobile phone Item or Item depending on the type of the
telephone preinstallation.
Install
Plug connection for linking to interface box for telephone preinstallation 2 - CULLMANN
1t
2t
Connecting cable
of mobile phone holder
Plug connection
of interface box
122
3-
Covering for the hand brake lever
Removing and installing the microphone for the telephone -R38- ? 08.00
The microphone for the telephone -R38- is installed in the left trim panel of the A pillar.
Overview
1t
2t
Left trim panel of pillar A

removing and installing Body Work Rep. Gr.70
Telephone microphone -R38is locked in the trim panel of pillar A
Microphone cable is layed up to the interior light of the vehicle
Plug connection to wiring loom behind the interior light
34t
Plug connection of microphone

Interior light of the vehicle
123
Removing
First of all remove the left trim panel of pillar A Item.
Carefully lever the microphone out of the trim panel of pillar A to the front and fit it towards
the rear through the opening in the trim panel.
Remove the interior light of the vehicle Item and disconnect the plug connection of the
microphone Item.
Remove the sun visor on the driver's side Body Work Rep. Gr.68.
Carefully lever off the moulded headliner in the area of pillar A up to the interior light and
pull out the microphone cable.
Install
Removing and installing the microphone for the telephone -R38- 09.00 ?
The microphone for the telephone -R38- is installed in the interior light of the vehicle.
Overview
124
1t
t
Telephone microphone -R38secured in the interior light with catch pegs

Plug connection to wiring loom behind the interior light
2t
Interior light of the vehicle

3-
Plug connection of microphone
Removing
Remove the interior light of the vehicle -Pos. 2- Chapter.
Disconnect the plug connection of the microphone Item.
Lever off the microphone from the catch pegs.
Install
125
Self-diagnosis of radio system Gamma (MS 501), MS 303 and Symphony
At present, only radio sets Gamma, MS 303 and Symphony are equipped with the self-diagnosis.
Connecting vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and selecting the control unit for the radio set
t Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with cable -V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3CTest conditions
l
l
All fuses must be OK in compliance with the current flow diagram.

The connection for self-diagnosis is located in the storage compartment on the driver's side.

Switch on ignition
Readout on display:
Note

Enter address word 56 Radio and confirm the entry

with the key Q.
approx. 5 secs
the display
will show
tAfter
1U0035186C:
Set version
number
of thee.g.:
radio set

126
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Readout in the display of the radio during the selfdiagnosis: DIAG.
-> -Press key.
If one of the following messages appears in the display, carry out

diagnostic cable.
Binder Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and
Fitting Locations
Vehicle system test

HELP
not respond!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP

Move forward in the programme with the -> key.

Vehicle system test

HELP
term.

03 - Actuator diagnosis Chapter.
07 - Code control unit (radio Gamma) Chapter.
Interrogating and erasing fault memory

t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with cable -V.A.G 1551/3Switch on ignition.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the radio (address word 56)
Chapter.
Readout on display:
Enter function 02 Interrogate fault memory and
confirm the entry with the Q key.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
The number of stored faults or No fault recognised appears in the

127
X faults detected!
display.
If one or several faults are stored:
Readout on display:
Enter function 05 Erase fault memory and confirm the entry

with Q.
Note
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
If the ignition was switched off between Interrogate fault

memory and Erase fault memory, the fault memory is not
erased.
Readout on display:
-> -Press key.

Enter function 06 End output and confirm with
the key Q.
Rectify the faults displayed by referring to the fault
table Chapter.
Vehicle system test

->
If no fault is stored:
-> -Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
HELP
Enter function 06 End output and confirm with Select function XX
the key Q.
Fault table
Note
t
t
The fault table is ordered according to the 5-digit fault code on the left.
Explanations on fault types (e.g. open circuit/short-circuit to earth): Operating
If parts are output as faulty: First test all of the cables and plug connections to these
components as well as the earth cables of the system according to the current flow
t
diagram. Replace component only if these tests do not reveal any fault. This applies in
particular if the fault is shown as sporadic (SP).
Readout on display Possible cause of
-V.A.G 1552fault
Possible effects
128
Rectifying fault
00668
Onboard voltage
tml. 30
signal too low*
Battery voltage
below 9.5 V,
t battery
insufficiently
charged
poor or no function of radio set
* This fault may

Battery
t
also be stored if
defective
the starter has
been operated for t Generator
more than 10 sec.! defective
00849
S contact on
ignition starter
switch D
open circuit
Ignition starter
switch N.O.K
t Wiring N.O.K
t
Radio N.O.K
Reading
measured
value block
Chapter
Test battery;
charge if
necessary
Chapter
Check
generator
Chapter
It is not possible for the radio to
Reading
switch itself on again automatically
measured
when switching on the ignition, if the
value block
ignition was previously switched off
Chapter
while the radio was switched on.
Test wiring
When switching on the ignition the
radio, which is switched on, switches according to
current flow
itself off automatically after 1 hour.
diagram
Test ignition
starter switch,
replace if
necessary
Chapter
00852
Loudspeaker f
short-circuit
open circuit
Short-circuit
between the
cables or to
t
earth to one of
the front
loudspeakers
one front loudspeaker does not

work
one front bass speaker does not

work
Reading
measured
value block
Chapter
Line interruption
to one of the
t
front
loudspeakers
00853
Loudspeaker r
short-circuit
open circuit
Short-circuit
between the
cables or to
t
earth to one of
the rear
loudspeakers
Performing
actuator
diagnosis
Chapter.
Test wiring
according to
the current
flow diagram.
one rear loudspeaker does not work
Performing
actuator
diagnosis
Chapter.
Reading
measured
value block
t Line interruption
129
to one of the
rear
loudspeakers
00855
Wiring to CD
Connection to CD t changer
changer or CD
defective
player
no communication t CD changer
defective
Chapter
Test wiring
according to
the current
flow diagram.
CD changer function not O.K
Test wiring
according to
the current
flow diagram.
t Radio defective
00856
Aerial (radio)
Aerial cable
defective
short-circuit
Aerial cable not

plugged in
open circuit
t Aerial defective
Reading
measured
value block
Chapter
no or poor radio reception
Replace CD
changer.
Replace
radio.
Reading
measured
value block
Chapter
Check aerial
cable.
Test wiring
according to
the current
flow diagram.
01044
Control unit
wrongly coded
Radio functions are t Radio functions or sound not O.K.

not coded
Incorrect fault entry in the fault
t
memory
Inspecting
aerial.
This fault
message
cannot be
erased.
Code radio
functions
Chapter
radio
Gamma.
65535
Control unit
defective
Radio defective
Function of radio set not O.K.
130
Replace
radio.
Actuator diagnosis
With the actuator diagnosis the following parts are activated in the sequence indicated:
1. Loudspeaker
2. Output radio display dash panel insert
Note
Point 2 is also performed if dash panel inserts which do not have a radio display, are fitted.
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with cable -V.A.G 1551/3-
Test condition
l
Fuses O.K.
Procedure
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the radio (address word 56); ignition
is switched on Chapter.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Enter function 03 Final control

diagnosis.
Readout on display:
HELP
Vehicle system test

03-Actuator diagnosis
Readout on display:
The loudspeakers are tested with a test current.
If a loudspeaker circuit is recognised as faulty by the system, it
is stored as a fault message in the fault memory.
Interrogating fault memory.

Repair wiring or the loudspeaker if necessary, erase fault
memory and repeat final control diagnosis.
Actuator diagnosis
->
Loudspeaker
If actuator diagnosis test is O.K.:
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
-> Press key.
Actuator diagnosis
->
Output radio display dash panel insert
Readout on display:
-> Press key.
Actuator diagnosis
END
->
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Readout on display:
Erasing fault memory Chapter.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Ending output Chapter.
Code radio
The following can be coded on the radio:
t
Country (state)
Sound adaptation (musical setting)
Number of passive loudspeakers
Sound system correction
t Radio configuration (aerial, CD changer, CAN databus or second display)

Composition of the code number (e.g. 00403)
0
Coding number for the country (Europe)
Coding number for sound tuning (basic setting)

4
Coding number for number of passive loudspeakers (4 loudspeakers)

0 Coding number for sound system correction (without correction)
3 Coding number for radio configuration (CD changer and active roof aerial)
Table of codes (up to MY01)

X
Coding number for the country
Europe and other countries

X
Coding number for sound tuning
Basic setting
X
Coding number for number of passive rear loudspeakers
2 passive front loudspeakers
4 passive loudspeakers
X
Coding number for sound system correction
no correction
with correction
X Coding number for radio configuration
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1 Radio with active roof aerial

3 Radio with CD changer and active roof aerial
5 Radio with second display in dash panel insert and active roof aerial
7 Radio with second display in dash panel insert, active roof aerial and CD
changer
Table of
codes
(as of MY02)
Coding number for the country
Europe
other countries
X
Coding number for sound tuning
Basic setting
X
Coding number for number of passive loudspeakers
no loudspeakers
1 passive loudspeaker - front left
2 passive loudspeakers - front
2 passive loudspeakers - rear
4 passive loudspeakers
X
Coding number for sound system correction
no correction
1)
X Coding number for radio configuration

0 Radio without active roof aerial, CD changer and CAN databus communication
1 Radio with active roof aerial (without CD changer and CAN databus
communication)
2 Radio with CD changer (without active roof aerial and CAN databus
communication)
3 Radio with CD changer and active roof aerial (without CAN databus
communication)
4 Radio with CAN databus communication (without active roof aerial and CD
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changer)
5 Radio with active roof aerial and CAN databus communication (without CD
changer)
6 Radio with CD changer and CAN databus communication (without active roof
aerial)
7 Radio with active roof aerial, CD changer and CAN databus communication
1)
at present only code numbers 2 and 4 are valid
Code radio
Readout on display:
Enter 07 for the function Code control
unit.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Vehicle system test

07 Coding control unit
HELP
Readout on display:
Assemble code number by referring to table of codes
Chapter and enter the number.
Coding control unit

32000)
(0-
Readout on display:

Note
On vehicles as of MY 2002, the speed signals, the signals for the intensity of
the display illumination, status S contact, status terminal 15, the multifunctional steering wheel and the external display are only transmitted via
the CAN databus when activating the CAN databus communication (code
number for radio configuration - code number 4 to 7 Chapter).
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Enter 06 for the function End output. Select function XX
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

06 End output
Readout on display:
Code control
unit
Q
Enter code
number 00403
(0-32000)
HELP
Vehicle system
test
HELP
Select function
XX

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Convenience coding
On radio systems as of MY01, the function for convenience coding can be
used (not valid for vehicles with 1.4/44 kW and 1.6/55 kW engines). It is the
function for the radio system and the dash panel insert, whereby the dash
panel insert and the radio system communicate with each other and
exchange information about their inner code.
The radio must only be coded when installed for the first time (or changed)
Anchor.
Note
The entry of the code number must be confirmed when the dash panel
insert is active (terminal 15 - on).
For the following disconnections of the radio voltage supply (disconnecting
the battery, disconnecting the radio etc.) the radio must no longer be
coded.
Note
For the mutual communication, the dash panel insert must be active
(terminal 15 - on).
CAN databus
On Symphony radio sets (with cassette as of 05/01, with CD changer as of
11/02) the communication can be activated and used via the CAN databus.
The CAN databus on radio sets (also known as infotainment CAN) serves for
transmitting information from the vehicle (usually from the dash panel
insert) to the radio and vice versa.
On radio, this information is transmitted:
t
t
t
t
information on multi-functional steering wheel

Information on data display from the display of the radio on the external
display of the dash panel insert
Information on vehicle speed
Information on the intensity of the display illumination
Information on status terminal 15
Information on status S contact
Information on status radio (On/Off)
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Test sequence:
Readout on display:
Enter 08 for the function Read measured value block
and confirm the entry with the key Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Enter the desired three-digit display group number and Q
Display group number XXX

(for radios MS 303, Symphony without CD player and Symphony with CD player)
Reading measured value
block 1
0
12.3 V
Readout on display
60 %
on
Status S contact
l
l
l
can be checked during continuous output of measured

values
off - ignition key withdrawn
on - ignition key inserted in the ignition lock
Dimming of radio lighting in percent (only with light "on")

l
0 up to 100 %
Voltage terminal 30
l
measured behind filter
Vehicle speed signal from speedometer

l
1)
1)
0 or 1 (4 pulses for each revolution of tyre)
Is not displayed for communication via CAN databus on radio Symphony without CD player.

(for radios Symphony without CD player)
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Readout on display
Lsp. front
O.K.
Lsp. rear
O.K.
Status of rear loudspeaker
l
1)
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Rear loudspeaker
1)
Status of front loudspeaker

l
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Front loudspeaker
1)
Display only in the case of passive rear loudspeakers.

(for radios MS 303 and Symphony with CD player)
Lsp. FL
O.K.
Lsp. FR
Readout on display
O.K.
Status of front right loudspeaker
l
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Front right loudspeaker

Status of front left loudspeaker
l
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Front left loudspeaker

137

active aerial
Readout on display
O.K.
not assigned
not assigned
Status of aerial
l
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Type of aerial
l
passive
active (e.g. roof aerial with aerial amplifier)

Lsp. RL
O.K.
Lsp. RR
Readout on display
O.K.
Status of rear right loudspeaker
l
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Rear right loudspeaker

Status of rear left loudspeaker
l
O.K.
138
Short circuit
Open circuit
Rear left loudspeaker

0
Readout on display
Telephone
off
Status of input telephone mute
l
Telephone in operation = on
Telephone switched off = off
Telephone
not assigned
Status of control output of active amplifier
l
l
0 = Status O.K
1 = Short circuit to earth

active aerial
Readout on display
O.K.
not assigned
not assigned
Status of aerial
l
l
139
O.K.
Short circuit
Open circuit
Type of aerial
l
l
passive
active (e.g. roof aerial with aerial amplifier)

CD link
Readout on display
O.K.
Status of CD link
l
O.K.
N.O.K.
1)
CD link
1)
Display also if no CD changer is fitted.

0
Telephone
Readout on display
off
Status of input telephone mute
l
Telephone in operation = on
Telephone switched off = off
Telephone
140
not assigned
Status of control output of active amplifier
l
l
0 = status O.K.
1 = Short circuit to earth

(for radios Symphony with CD player)
CD link
Readout on display
O.K.
Status of CD link
l
l
O.K.
N.O.K.
1)
CD link
1)
Display also if no CD changer is fitted.
Removing and installing CD changer

The CD changer is located at the left luggage compartment trim panel.
WARNING
Note
t Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of radio sets fitted with anti-theft
141
coding.
t
set clock,
Removing
Remove the trim panel on the CD changer.
Unscrew the 4 screws -1- (4 Nm) from the

bracket -2- and remove the CD changer
-3-.
Disconnect the plug connection.
Install

order.
Navigation system
WARNING
Note
t
t
coding.
142
set clock,
General description
The Navigation System (also known as the Radio-Navigation System = RNS) combines the functions of a
navigation system with those of a high-performance RDS car radio.
The double DIN housing of the system contains
t
an RDS radio
t
a 5'' colour liquid crystal display
t
a navigation system with GPS satellite receiver
t
a CD-ROM drive for the navigation system
The aerial for the radio, telephone and navigation mode is linked to the navigation system by a plug
connection.
The radio functions can be enlarged by means of the connection facilities for a 6-CD changer.
A TV input on the rear of the housing makes it possible to use TV and video functions.
Fault finding
The Radio-Navigation System is equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding, initiate self-diagnosis and interrogate the information stored with the vehicle system tester
- V.A.G 1552-.
Self-diagnosis of radio unit in RNS

Radio unit and navigation unit have different address words for the self-diagnosis.
The procedure for conducting self-diagnosis of the radio unit is identical to the self-diagnosis
of the radio system Gamma (MS501) Chapter.
Self-diagnosis of navigation unit in RNS

Navigation System
Note

143
Battery voltage at least 11 volts

Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Note

Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
37 Enter Navigation and confirm the entry with the

key Q.
Interrogating control unit version

Readout on display:
t
3B0919887 A: Control unit version number of navigation

system RNS-C
3B0919887 D: Control unit version number of navigation

system RNS-D
Navigation: System designation
0002: Software version number
00000: Coding control unit
3B0919887A
Navigation 0002
Coding 00000
WSC 00000
Navigation system readout on the display during the selfdiagnosis DIAG.

Note
144
->
Radio unit and navigation unit have different control unit

version numbers.
The control unit version number displayed is not the part

number for the complete Radio-Navigation System.
The part number for the complete Radio-Navigation System is

t indicated on a sticker on the housing of the Radio-Navigation
System.
The following appears in the display:
After pressing the HELP button a list of possible fault

causes is displayed.
Enter again the address word 37 for navigation after

fault elimination and confirm the entry with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Press the -> key.
3B0919887 A
Coding 00000
Navigation
The control unit does not

respond!
HELP
0002 ->
WSC 00000
Readout on display:

selectable functions is displayed.

Available functions of the self-diagnosis
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
For the self-diagnosis, the following functions can be

selected:
01 -
Anchor
02 -
Chapter
03 -
Actuator diagnosis
Chapter
05 -
Chapter
06 -
Ending output
Chapter
07 -
Coding control unit
Chapter
08 -
Chapter
10 -
Adaptation
Chapter
Interrogating
and workshop
erasing fault
memoryrequired
Special
tools and
equipment
Switch on ignition.
145
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 37 Navigation
Anchor.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter 02 for the function Interrogate fault memory and HELP
Select function XX
display.
X faults detected!

Readout on display:
Enter 05 for the function Erase fault memory and confirm

Note
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

erased.
Readout on display:
-> Press key.

Enter 06 for the function End output and confirm the
Vehicle system test
table Chapter.
->
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
Enter 06 for End output and confirm the entry

with the key Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Fault table
Note
t All the possible faults which can be detected by the radio navigation system and can be
displayed on the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- are listed below according to the 5146
digit fault code.

Before it is determined if the component is replaced, the wiring and the plug connections
t to these components as well as the earth connections must be tested according to the
current flow diagram.
t
After repair always interrogate the fault memory and erase it.
Display
-V.A.G 1552-
Possible effects
Rectifying fault
00481
Line
interruption
between
TMC and nav.
t
Connection or TMC box the navigation does

not provide traffic
defective
information
Check wires Current flow

diagrams and Fitting
locations.
Replace TMC box.
00668
El. syst.
voltage tml.
30
Signal too low
1)
Battery voltage below

9.5 V
Battery insufficiently
charged
Poor or no function of
navigation unit
block Chapter.
Battery defective
t Generator defective
large number of
t electrical components
switched on
1)
Test battery, charge if

necessary Chapter
Inspect AC generator
Current flow diagrams
and Fitting locations.
Function of navigation Switch off all the consumers
not OK
which are not required.
this fault may also be stored if the starter has been operated for more than 10 sec.!
Display -V.A.G 1552- Possible causes

of fault
Possible effects
00854
147
Rectifying fault
Output radio display Wiring

t
dash panel insert1)
defective
no communication
RadioNavigation
t
System
defective
No data transfer between

Reading measured
Radio-Navigation System and

value block Chapter.
dash panel insert, readout in
Test wiring according to
display of dash panel insert

not O.K.
Conduct self-diagnosis
of dash panel insert,
replace dash panel
insert if necessary
Dash panel
t insert
defective
Chapter.
Replace RadioNavigation System.
00862
Navigation aerial
(GPS) - -R50/R52-
Wiring
defective
Function of navigation not OK

Reading measured
(positioning)
Navigation
Open circuit/short
t aerial (GPS)
circuit to
positive/short circuit defective
to earth

Test navigation aerial
(GPS), replace if
necessary.
00867
Link to ABS control
unit
Wiring
defective
no signal
Wheel sensor
defective
Navigation N.O.K.
ABS control
t unit
defective
Perform adaptation of
the wheel pulses or the
tyre circumference
Chapter.
Reading measured
Perform ABS selfdiagnosis.

Reading measured

01311
Data BUS:
Information
no signal
Wiring
defective
Function of Sound System

(DSP) not O.K.
RadioNavigation
t
System
defective
t Sound
System
148
(DSP)
defective
65535
Control unit
defective
RadioNavigation
System
defective
Function of navigation not OK
Replace RadioNavigation System.
1)
Each time a fault is rectified and the fault memory is erased, it is then necessary to perform
an operational check of the second display and to then once again interrogate the fault
memory!
Actuator diagnosis
Note
In this case, the final control diagnosis is not of significance for repair measures.

The input signals and voltages required for the operation of the Radio-Navigation System are
constantly monitored by the self-diagnosis.
For fault finding, display the status of the input signals in the measured value blocks.
Procedure
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 37 Navigation
Anchor.
Readout on display:
Enter 08 for the function Read measured value block

Readout on display:

Enter display group number XXX
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Q

block 1
0
12.3 V
60%
Readout on display
on
Status S contact
l Can be checked during continuous output of measured
149
values
l
Withdraw ignition key = readout off
Switch on S contact again = readout on
Dimming of radio lighting in percent (only with light "on")

l
0 up to 99%
Voltage tml. 30
l
measured behind filter
Vehicle speed signal from speedo

l
0 or 1 (4 pulses for each revolution of tyre)

Reverse OFF
Readout on display
Tml. 15 ON
Status tml. 15
l
Ignition switched on = tml. 15 ON
Ignition switched off = tml. 15 OFF
Status of reversing light switch

l
Reverse gear engaged = rev. g. ON
Reverse gear not engaged = rev. g. OFF

GPS aerial
Readout on display
O.K.
150
Status GPS receiver

l
O.K.
N.O.K.
GPS receiver

ext. displ.
Readout on display
O.K.
Status external display

l
O.K.
N.O.K.
1)
external display (dash panel insert)
1)
Readout also if dash panel insert without second display is fitted.

Databus
Readout on display
O.K.
Databus status
l
151
O.K.
N.O.K.
Databus
Measured value block 006 (up to SG 3B0919887 A)

left
0 km/h
Readout on display
right
0 km/h
Vehicle speed right in km/h
Right wheel speed sensor

Vehicle speed left in km/h
Left wheel speed sensor
Measured value block 006 (as of SG 3B0919887 D)

left
Readout on display
0 km/h
Vehicle speed left in km/h

Left wheel speed sensor
Adaptation
The Navigation System also makes use of the tyre circumference and the pulses of wheel
speed sensors for calculating the distance.
The following changes can be stored with the Adaptation function:
t
t
Tyre size
Number of pulses of wheel speed sensors
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Resetting the production values
The individual functions are retrieved by entering the relevant number of the adaptation
channel (refer to adaptation table).
Adaptation table:
Adaptation channel
adjustment function
01
Tyre circumference in mm Anchor
02
Number of pulses of wheel speed sensors Anchor
03
Resetting the production values Anchor
Note
After changing an adaptation value or ending an adaptation channel, it is once again

necessary to perform the function 10 Adaptation in order to select another adaptation
channel!
Adapting tyre circumference
Note
It is only necessary to adapt the tyre circumference if the Navigation System is replaced.
Enter 10 for the function Adaptation and confirm the entry with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Adaptation
Enter 01 for channel 1.

Readout on display:
The channel selected and the tyre circumference currently
stored in mm appear in the top line.
Channel 1
1930 ->
Adaptation
(- -)
-> Press key.

Readout on display:
Enter new tyre circumference. Place a 0 (zero) in front of

Channel 1
the 4-digit number, e.g. 01915.
Table for tyre circumferences; page Anchor.
Adaptation
1930 ->
Readout on display:
Channel 1
153
Adaptation
(- -)
1915 Q

Readout on display:
Channel 1
Adaptation
1915 Q
Readout on display:
-> Press key.

Enter 06 for the function End output.
Table for tyre circumferences

Note
The tyre sizes of the relevant tyre circumferences can be obtained

t by referring to the table below. These tyre sizes are then used for
adapting the tyre circumference to the Radio-Navigation System.
t
The adaptation is only necessary if the navigation unit was

replaced.
It is not necessary to carry out adaptation after fitting tyres of

different size for the RNS system is calibrated automatically.
Tyre designation
Tyre circumference [mm]
175/80 R14
1940
195/65 R15
1935
205/60 R15
1910
205/55 R16
1930
Channel 1
Adaptation
1915
->
Adapting pulses of wheel speed sensors

Note
It is only necessary to adapt the wheel speed sensors if the Navigation System is replaced.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter 10 for the function Adaptation and confirm the HELP
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Adaptation

Readout on display:
Channel 2
Adaptation
154
45
(- -)
>
Readout on display:
Channel 2
Adaptation
45
>
Enter new number of pulses. Place three 0s (zero)
ahead of the 2-digit number, e.g. 00043.

Tyre designation
No. of pulses
175/80 R14
43
195/65 R15
43
205/60 R15
45
205/55 R16
43
Readout on display:
Channel 2
Adaptation
(- -)

Readout on display:
Channel 2
Adaptation
43 Q
43 Q
Readout on display:
-> Press key.

Channel 2
Adaptation
>
Adapt production value
43
Channel 03 makes it possible to reset the entered

production values.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter 10 for the function "Adaptation" and confirm the HELP
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Adaptation
Channel 3
Adaptation
-> Press key.
0
- -
Readout on display:
>
Enter 0 or 1. Enter four 0s (zero) ahead of the 1-digit

number, e.g. 00000.
Resetting the entered production values:

0 - no
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1 - yes
Readout on display:
Channel 3
Adaptation
- -

Readout on display:
0 Q
Channel 3
Adaptation
0 Q
Readout on display:
-> Press key.
Channel 3
Adaptation
0 ->
Code control unit for RNS

Note
Only valid for navigation, which enables the connection of the dynamic unit (TMC box).
Conduct coding
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G. 1552- with appropriate cable.

Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX
Enter the address word 37 Navigation and
confirm with the key Q.

Readout on display:
-> Press key.
3B0919887A
Coding 00003
Enter the function 07 and confirm the entry

with the key Q.
Navigation 0002
->
WSC 00000
Readout on display:

Table of codes
Code control unit

Q
32000)
Conduct coding
Vehicle equipment
00001
no TMC box and no telephone
00002
with TMC box, no telephone

156
(0-
1)
no TMC box, with telephone
00004
with TMC box and with telephone
1)
Only valid for telephone with CAN databus connection
The control unit coding appears on the display,

e.g. 00003.
1)
00003
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
3B0919887A
Coding 00003
Navigation 0002
->
WSC 00000
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Electronic anti-theft lock

The radio navigation system is equipped with an electronic anti-theft lock.
If the electronic anti-theft lock is activated, the red LED in the top right of the front panel
flashes when the unit is switched off and the ignition is off.
When the radio navigation system is switched on, the LED goes out and the system is
operational.
The anti-theft lock is active and locks the system as soon as
t
t
the voltage supply (terminal 30) drops below a certain voltage

the fuse for the Radio-Navigation System has blown
and of course,
t if the battery (terminal 30) is disconnected (to carry out work on the vehicle).
Locking of the system by the electronic anti-theft lock is indicated by the SAFE text in the
display when the unit is switched on.
Cancelling the lock
It is only possible to re-start the system by entering the correct code number for the
electronic anti-theft lock.
Obtain code number of unit.

Note
The code number is stuck on together with the unit number on the radio card Operating
instructions.
t The radio card should not be kept in the vehicle for safety reasons. Determine the code
157
number from the customer, if it is not known.

Each unit has its own code number. If the radio navigation system is replaced the code
t number of the new unit must also be used. The new code number must be advised to the
customer.
Switch on the radio navigation system
The readout SAFE appears in the display. In addition the text Please enter a numerical
code and the numerical series 0000 appear.
Enter the code number stuck on the radio card by marking the digits on the selection field
for letters and numbers in sequence and confirming.
Note
Entering the first digit causes the string of numbers 0000 to be overwritten.
Confirm the code by pressing on the right-hand rotary knob/pushbutton.
The unit is enabled and is now operational.

If the code number has been correctly entered, the LED located at the top right of the unit
must flash when the ignition key is withdrawn. If the LED flashes, the Radio-Navigation
System is operational and the electronic anti-theft lock is activated.
If an incorrect code number has inadvertently been entered for cancelling the lock, SAFE
appears in the display, first of all as a flashing readout and then as a constant readout. It is
only possible to repeat the procedure for cancelling the electronic anti-theft lock twice.
If an incorrect code number is entered once again, the unit is blocked for about 1 hour.
It is only possible to carry out a further attempt to cancel the electronic anti-theft lock after
this blocking period has elapsed.
During the blocking period the unit must remain switched on and the ignition key must be left
in the ignition lock.
After the blocking period has elapsed, the number of attempts in the display disappears and
the electronic anti-theft lock can be cancelled again as described above.
Plug connections at Radio-Navigation System
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12-
Connection for navigation system aerial

26-pin plug connection for the navigation sensor
Contact assignment Anchor.

3-
RGB connection (video)
This connection is not assigned.

4-
Multi-pin plug connection I, II, III
Contact assignment Anchor and continue.

5-
Connection for radio aerial
Contact assignment of 26-pin plug connection for the navigation sensor

26-pin plug connection
4-
Terminal 15 (ignition)
159
5-
Left wheel speed sensor output
6 - Drive instruction Nf + (not assigned)

13 - CAN databus HIGH (not assigned)
17 -
Reversing light switch
18 - Right wheel speed sensor output

19 - Drive instruction Nf - (not assigned)
20 -
Drive instruction Nf - screening (not

assigned)
26 - CAN databus LOW (not assigned)

Contact assignment of multi-pin plug
connections I, II, III on the rear side of the
radio navigation system
The multi-pin plug connection I, -T20-,
consists of 3 parts which are colour-coded:
Multi-pin plug connection I, part 1,

yellow
1-
Line Out rear left, LR
2-
Line Out rear right, RR
3-
Line Out, earth
4-
Line Out left front, LF
5-
Line Out right front, RF
6-
Switched positive for the sound

amplifier
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Multi-pin plug connection I, part 2,

green
7 - Telephone - input signal. TEL+
8-
Second display, CLOCK
9-
Second display, DATA
10 -
Second display, ENA
11 -
Remote control, REM
12 - Telephone input signal, TEL-
Multi-pin plug connection I, part 3, blue

13 -
CD changer, DATA IN
14 -
CD changer, DATA OUT
15 -
CD changer, CLOCK
16 -
CD changer, voltage supply (+),

terminal 30
17 -
CD changer, control signal
18 -
CD changer, left and right channel,

earth
19 -
CD changer, left channel, CD/L
20 -
CD changer, right channel, CD/R
Multi-pin plug connection ll, -T8a-, 8-pin,

brown
1-
Speaker + rear right
2-
Speaker - rear right
3-
Speaker + front right
4-
Speaker - front right
5-
Speaker + front left
6-
Speaker - front left
7-
Speaker + rear left
8-
Speaker - rear left
Multi-pin plug connection lll, -T8-, 8-pin,

black
161
1-
Gala (volume adaptation)
2-
Mute (telephone mode)
34-
Self-diagnosis/K wire
Connection for ignition key-controlled on
and off (S-contact)
5 - Anti-theft lock control signal, SAFE

6-
Lighting (tml. 58b)
7-
Battery + (tml. 30)
8-
Battery - (tml. 31)
Removing and installing Radio-Navigation System
Note
The part number for the complete Radio-Navigation System is indicated on a sticker on the housing of the
Radio-Navigation System!
t
Release tool -T 10057 - (two sets)
Removing:
Note
Ask the customer for the code number of the radio navigation system before removing. If the RadioNavigation System is replaced, the electronic anti-theft lock should be activated, (refer to Operating
Instructions). The new code number must be advised to the customer.
Perform the following procedure:
Insert the release tool in the holes, as shown in

the figure, until they lock in place.
Pull Radio-Navigation System out of the dash
panel by holding at the eyes of the release tool.

Unlock plug connections and separate.
Pull off release tools:
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Press locking catch -arrow- and pull out release

tools.
Installing:
Fit together plug connections at Radio
Navigation System.
Insert Radio-Navigation System straight into
the dash panel until it locks in place.

Note
When inserting the RNS unit on no account press

on the display or on the operating buttons
otherwise it may be damaged.
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WARNING
Note
coding.
If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out additional operations
Chapter.
General description
The radio, CCS and telephone functions are operated on the multi-functional steering wheel
by integrated pressure units in the steering wheel.
Two versions are realised:
t
t
Radio and cruise control system

Radio, cruise control system and telephone
Fault finding
The multi-functional steering wheel is equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding, initiate self-diagnosis and interrogate the information stored with the
vehicle system tester - V.A.G 1552-.
Note
program card 6.0 or higher.
The use of the fault read-out scan tool -V.A.G 1551- or the vehicle diagnosis, measurement
t and information system -V.A.S. 5051- is similar, a minor deviation in the display read-out is
possible.
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 - with cable -1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3C-
Connecting vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552Test conditions

t
t

Battery voltage at least 11 V.
164

-V.A.G 1552- with appropriate cable.
Switch on ignition.
Enter address word 16 Steering wheel
electronics and confirm the entry with
the key Q.
Readout on display:
t
1J0907487 A: Control unit version number for multifunctional steering wheel version with CAN databus
1J0907487 B: Control unit version number for multifunctional steering wheel version without CAN databus 1J0907487 A
Steering wheel
electronics 0002 ->
Coding 00119
WSC
00000
t Steering wheel electronics: System designation

t
0002: Software version number
00119: Coding control unit
If the following readout appears in the display:
Press the HELP button, a list of possible fault causes is

displayed.
The control unit does not

respond
HELP
Enter again the address word 16 for steering wheel

electronics after fault elimination and confirm the entry
with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Press key.
1J0907487 A
Coding 00119
Steering wheel electronics 0002 ->

WSC 00000
Readout on display:
Available functions of the self-diagnosis
For the self-diagnosis, the following functions can
be selected:
02 -
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Chapter
165
HELP
03 -
Actuator diagnosis
Chapter
05 -
Chapter
06 -
Ending output
Chapter
07 -
Coding control unit
Chapter
08 -
Chapter

t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 - with cable -1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3CSwitch on ignition.
Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and enter the address word 16 steering
wheel electronics and confirm the entry with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Enter 02 for the function Interrogate fault memory and

Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

display.
X faults detected!
Faults are displayed in sequence.
Rectify the faults displayed by referring to the fault table

Chapter.
Readout on display:

Note
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

erased.
display:
Readout on
Press
key.
Press key.
166
Readout on display:
Enter function 06 for End output and confirm the
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Fault table
Note
All the possible faults which can be detected by the multi-functional steering wheel and
t can be displayed on the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- are listed below according to
the 5-digit fault code.
Before it is determined if the component is replaced, the wiring and the plug connections
t to these components as well as the earth connections must be tested according to the
t
After repair always interrogate the fault memory and erase it.
Display
Possible cause of fault
-V.A.G 1552-
Rectifying fault
00926
Terminal 30
t
t
Signal too
Voltage regulator on generator
t
high
defective
Signal too
Wiring or plug connections to
low
t the steering wheel control unit
defective
t
Battery discharged
AC generator defective
Inspect AC generator Current flow

diagrams and Fitting locations.
Check wiring and plug connections to the
steering wheel control unit according to
the current flow diagram.
Check battery Chapter.
Wiring or plug connections to

t the steering wheel control unit
defective
01042
Control unit
not coded
incorrect or no coding of the
t multi-functional steering wheel
control unit -J453-
167
Code the control unit Chapter.
Display
-V.A.G 1552-
Rectifying fault
01336
Group
convenience data
bus
Open
t circuit/shortcircuit to earth
Line interruption or shortcircuit
Test CAN databus - Comfort Chapter.
Wiring or plug connections

defective
Control unit in dash panel

insert -J218- defective
Check wiring and plug connections

according to the current flow diagram
Current flow diagrams and Fitting
locations.
01341
CU in dash panel
insert on CAN
Comfort -J285 Open
circuit/short
t
circuit to
positive
t
implausible
signal
Test CAN databus Chapter, if necessary

replace control unit in dash panel insert.
01426
Operating unit in
the steering wheel
-E221Open
t circuit/shortcircuit to earth
Line interruption or shortCheck wiring and plug connections to the

circuit between - E221- and
multi-functional steering wheel control
t
multi-functional steering
unit according to the current flow
wheel control unit - J453diagram Current flow diagrams and
Fitting locations.
65535
Control unit
defective
Multi-functional steering
t wheel control unit -J453defective
t
Wiring or plug connections

defective
Replace multi-functional steering wheel

control unit.
Check wiring and plug connections

according to the current flow diagram
Current flow diagrams and Fitting
locations.
Coding multi-functional steering wheel control unit -J453Conduct coding

168
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with corresponding cable and switch on
ignition.
Enter address word 16 Steering wheel electronics and confirm with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Enter function 07.

Confirm the entry with the key
Q.
1J0907487 A
Coding 00119
Steering wheel electronics 0002 ->

WSC 00000
Readout on display:

Table of codes
Coding
Vehicle equipment
00008
Radio/cruise control system without CAN databus
00118
Radio/cruise control system with CAN databus
00119
Radio/cruise control system/telephone with CAN databus
The control unit coding is shown on the

display, e.g. 00119
Code control unit

Q
(032000)
Press key.
Readout on display:
1J0907487 A
0002 ->
Coding 00119
Steering wheel electronics
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
WSC 00000
HELP
Actuator diagnosis
With the actuator diagnosis the following parts are activated in the sequence indicated:
1. Set the volume of the radio higher
2. Reset the volume of the radio
3. Search for the following station
4. Search for the previous station
5. Horn activation (only for 1 J0907487 A)
Note
169
If a fault is detected during the actuator diagnosis, the multi-functional steering wheel
control unit must be replaced.
t
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B oder 3C-
Switch on ignition.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with corresponding cable, select the address
word 16 Steering wheel electronics and confirm with the key Q.
Readout on display:
The volume is set higher for 3 seconds.
Actuator diagnosis
Radio louder
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Radio quieter
The volume is reset for 3 seconds.
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Station finding forward
Search for the next station.
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Search for the previous station.
Actuator diagnosis
Station finding backward
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
The horn is switched on for 0.5 sec.
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
Horn activation - H
Press key.
Actuator diagnosis
End
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
->
HELP

For fault finding, display the status of the input signals in the measured value blocks.
170
Procedure
Connect vehicle system tester - V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 16 Steering
wheel electronics Anchor.
Enter 08 for the function Read measured value block and confirm the entry with the key
Q.
Readout on display:
Enter the desired three-digit display group number and Q

not
activated
not
activated
not
activated
Readout on display
not
activated
Status button for station finding
upwards
l
not activated
Mem. down
Status button for station finding downwards

l
not activated
Mem. up
Status set button for volume higher

l
not activated
louder
Status set button for resetting volume

l
not activated
quieter
Measured value block 002 (for control unit with coding 00119 Anchor)
not activated
not activated
not activated
Readout on display
not activated
Status MODE button
l
171
not activated
activated
Status TEL button

l
not activated
activated
Status SET - button

l
not activated
Mem. up
Status RES + button

l
not activated
Mem. down
Measured value block 002 (for control unit with coding 00008 and 00118 Anchor)
not activated
not activated
not activated
Readout on display
not activated
Status CANCEL button
l
l
l
not activated
activated
ignore
Status SET - button

l
not activated
Mem. up
Status RES + button

l
not activated
Mem. down
Measured value block 003 (for CU 1J0907487 A)

not activated
Readout on display
12.3 V
172
Vehicle voltage
Status horn
l
activated
not activated
Measured value block 003 (for CU 1J0907487 B)

not activated
Readout on display
not activated
ignore
ignore
Removing and installing the key units of the multi-function steering wheel
Note
When removing the key unit, both key units must be removed together with the cable
harness and replaced completely.
Removing
Removing airbag unit Body work Rep. Gr.69.

Remove both sheet metal contacts for the horn -2-.
173
Release screws -arrows-.

Remove both key units together with
wiring.
Install

order.
Contact assignment of the 18-pin plug

connection for the CU multi-functional
steering wheel -J453-
Retaining clip
1
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
18
2, 7, 11, 17
Operation
Convenience CAN low
Convenience CAN high
Cruise control system OFF
Radio, databus lines serial
K cable, diagnosis
Cruise control system - SET
Horn relay
Earth, terminal 31
Terminal 15
Battery positive, terminal 30
Cruise control system - CANCEL
Illumination
Cruise control system - RES
Single wire CAN
Not assigned
174
Windscreen wipe/wash system

Windscreen Wiper and Washer System
WARNING
Removing and installing the windscreen wiper and washer system

Note
Before removing the wiper arms ensure that the wiper motor is in the park position.
Remove wiper arms:
Remove wiper blades.

Use a screwdriver to lever off the two caps on the wiper arms.
Release the hexagon nuts -arrows-, but

do not unscrew completely.
Slightly move the wiper arms until they

loosen.
Fully unscrew hexagon nuts and take off

wiper arms.
Remove plenum chamber cover Body

work; Rep.-Gr.; Rep. Gr.66.
Remove wiper frame with linkage and

wiper motor
Unplug connector at wiper motor.

Unscrew nuts -1-.
Carefully tilt up the wiper frame -2- at the
front -arrows- and then remove it from
the plenum chamber fully to the left.
Remove wiper motor from linkage.
175
Unscrew the three hexagon nuts -2- at

the wiper motor holder.
Remove the crank on the wiper motor, to
do so unscrew the hexagon nut and then
remove the wiper motor from the linkage.
Installing:
Attach the wiper motor -1- with the crank

to the linkage -3- (8 Nm) and while doing
so, set the final position of the linkage
-a-.
Screw the wiper motor onto the holder

with the hexagon screws -2-.
When installing the wiper frame, guide
the wiper frame into the plenum chamber
with the wiper motor to the front.
Tilt the wiper frame towards the rear and

screw it on (8 Nm).
Carry out all further installation steps in

reverse order of removal.
Setting park position of windscreen wiper

blades Chapter.
Setting park position of windscreen wiper blades
Run wiper motor until it is in park position.
176
Driver's side:
A - 25 mm (measured at the end of the metal
surround of the windscreen/wiper blade. Rubber
trim and wiper blade lifted off.)
Tightening torque of wiper arm: 20 Nm
Front passenger side:

A - 40 mm (measured at the end of the sheetglass.
Rubber trim and wiper blade lifted off.)
Tightening torque of wiper arm: 20 Nm
177
Repairing windscreen washer system
WARNING
Removing and installing washer reservoir
Removing:
Unscrew the hexagon screws -1- and remove

the cooling water expansion reservoir -Aupwards.
Unscrew both Phillips head screws -2- and take
the activated charcoal filter or diesel filter out
of the engine compartment to the top.
178
Unscrew the nuts -arrows-.

Lift the washer fluid reservoir -A- out of the
engine compartment to the top.

Disconnect the plug connections at the
windscreen washer pump.

Pull the windscreen washer pump out of the
washer fluid reservoir and then remove the
washer fluid reservoir.
Installing:
Removing and installing washer nozzles

Removing:
Remove windscreen wiper arms Chapter.
Remove plenum chamber cover Body Work Rep. Gr.66
Press the washer nozzles out of the plenum chamber cover upwards.
Installing:
Setting the washer nozzles
Up to 05.98
179
Set the washer nozzles with a suitable needle as

shown in the illustration.
As of 06.98
The windscreen washer system is set by the
manufacturer and cannot be altered.
Two water sprays should strike the windscreen

in a cone-shaped pattern.
Note
If a spray flows out unevenly, replace the washer

nozzle.
180
Repairing headlamp cleaning system

Removing and installing the spray nozzles of the headlamp cleaning system
Removing
Remove bumper -1- Body Work Rep.

Gr.63.
Separate the washer fluid connection of

the headlamp cleaning system.
In order to remove the spray nozzles -2pull off each support block -3-.
Separate the connection of the spray

nozzles to the washer fluid pipe.
Remove the spray nozzles upwards.

Install
The installation occurs in reverse order.
Install bumper Body Work Rep.

Gr.63.
Adjusting the spray nozzles
Note
The spray nozzles have been pre-set by the manufacturer when delivered and do not have to be adjusted
after the installation.
Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir

Note
The common washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen washer and headlamp cleaning system
is located in the engine compartment on the front right. Removing and installing Chapter.
181
Rear window wiper and washer system
WARNING
Rear window wiper system - Summary of components
1-
Wiper arm
setting park position Chapter
2t
3t
Wiper blade
Removing and installing wiper rubber Chapter
Spray nozzle
only for vehicles Octavia
adjust Chapter
replace Chapter
4t
Rubber hose
182
5-
Final drive
6-
Gasket ring
7t
Wiper motor
removing and installing Anchor
8-
8 Nm
9-
Rubber ring
10 -
Spacer
11 t
Spray nozzle
only for vehicles Octavia Combi -> MY 00
adjust Chapter
replace Chapter
12 -
Gasket
13 -
15 Nm
14 -
Cap
Removing and installing rear window wiper
Detaching and attaching wiper arm
Raise cap.
Release hexagon nut SW 13 -arrow-.
Raise wiper arm and detach by moving

laterally from the cone.
Unscrew nut and remove wiper arm.

Install
order.
183
Removing and installing rear window wiper

motor
Remove the bottom trim panel of the

tailgate Body Work Rep. Gr.70
Unplug the connector -1- on the wiper

motor.
Detach hose -2- from the washer nozzle.
Unscrew hexagon nuts SW 10 Nm

-arrows- and remove wiper motor.
Install
order.
When installing the wiper motor, ensure

that the seal in the rear window is
positioned as shown in the illustration.
Setting park position of rear window wiper
The wiper blade must be positioned parallel to the bottom heating element -arrows- on the right of the
rear window.
Adjusting spray nozzle
In middle of swept area.
Replacing spray nozzle (Octavia Combi)

Up to MY 00
Removing
Run wiper until it is in park position.

184
Open cap of rear window wiper.

Use suitable pliers to carefully pull out
spray nozzle in -direction of arrow-.
Install
Push spray nozzle fully into the wiper

shaft so that the opening of the spray
nozzle is facing vertically up.
As of MY 01
Spray nozzle in the additional brake light.
Removing
Remove additional brake light

Chapter.
Detach hose from washer nozzle.
Pull out spray nozzle -arrow-.
Install
Push in spray nozzle so that the spray
nozzle opening is pointing vertically
down.
Replacing spray nozzle (Octavia)
Removing
Detach hose from washer nozzle.
185
Use a small screwdriver to separate the clip for

the spray nozzle.
Remove spray nozzle.

Install
Removing and installing wiper rubber
Removing
Use combination pliers to compress both steel
rails at the closed side of the wiper rubber, take
them out of the top clip to the side and pull

rubber complete with rail out of the remaining
clips of the wiper blade.
Install
Fit new wiper rubber into the bottom clips of
the wiper blade.

Insert both steel rails into the first groove of the
wiper rubber so that the recesses of the rails
point towards the rubber and lock into the
rubber lugs of the groove.
Use combination pliers to again compress both

steel rails and rubber and insert into the top clip
so that the lugs of the clip on both sides engage

in the retaining slots -arrow- of the wiper
rubber.
186
Removing and installing the rain sensor

Removing
Removing rear-view mirror Body work Rep. Gr.68.

Disconnect plug connection -2-.
Remove rain sensor -3-.
Install
Remove the cover -4- immediately before

the installation (only for a new part).
Press the sensor on the window. During

this procedure do not touch the sensor
surface!
Connect the plug connection -2-.
Install interior light Chapter.
Install rear-view mirror Body Work

Rep. Gr.68.
187
Lights, lamps, switches outside

Repairing headlight
Overall view ? 07.00
1-
Retaining clip (7x)
2-
Lens
3-
Seal for headlight
4-
Seal for lens
5-
Headlight housing
6-
Light bulb for the fog light
q
q
7q
8q
H3 - 12 V, 55 W
Removal of light bulb Chapter
Headlight range control motor
Light bulb for the parking light
W5W - 12 V, 5 W
9-
Light bulb for main beam and low beam

188
q
q
H4 - 12 V, 60/55 W
Replace light bulb Chapter
10 -
Screw cap
Overall view 08.00 ?
12q
q
3q
q
4q
q
Headlight housing
Light bulb for main beam and low beam
H4 - 12 V, 60/55 W
W5W - 12 V, 5 W
Light bulb for the fog light
H3 - 12 V, 55 W
189
56q
Screw cap
Headlight range control motor
Removing and installing headlight

Removing:
Note
t Disconnect earth strap from the battery before commencing work on the electrical system.
t
Observe the measures, which may affect the headlight beam setting, when newly
adjusting the headlights.
Cover the bumper in the area of the headlight with adhesive tape in order to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
Unscrew screw -arrow- (2 Nm).
Remove turn signal light

Chapter.
Unscrew the four screws -arrows(2Nm).

connections
for the headlight.

190
order.
Always align the headlight according to

the contours of the vehicle body (the gap
size) and fix in place.
After the installation adjust the headlight
Chapter.
Setting the headlight beam

Note
The valid specified values and the instructions for the headlight beam setting
For vehicles ? 07.00
Adjusting screws on the left headlight.

The arrangement on the right headlight is
a mirror image.
1 - Adjusting screw for height adjustment.
2 - Adjusting screw for side adjustment.
For height adjustment, adjust the right

thumbwheel with a screwdriver through
the slot above the headlight.
For side adjustment, adjust the left

thumbwheel with a screwdriver through
191
the slot above the headlight.

For vehicles 08.00 ?
Adjusting screws on the left headlight.

The arrangement on the right headlight is
a mirror image.
1 - Adjusting screw for side adjustment.
2 - Adjusting screw for height adjustment.
Adjust the height adjustment by turning

the screw -1-.
Adjust the side adjustment by turning the

screw -2-.
Unglueing a halogen headlight
The halogen headlights should have self-adhesive foil glued over them when driving in countries which
drive on the right or the left thereby preventing blinding of the drivers travelling in the opposite direction.
Left-hand drive vehicles in left-hand traffic
192
Stick the self-adhesive foil -1-, as shown in the

figure, onto the right headlight glass.
figure, onto the left headlight glass.

Right-hand drive vehicles in right-hand traffic

figure, onto the right headlight glass.
figure, onto the left headlight glass.

Continued for all vehicles
Respect dimensions:
-a- = 69 mm
-b- = 63 mm
-c- = 31 mm
-d- = 138 mm
Changing light bulbs of headlight
Change light bulb for fog light and/or main beam/low beam
Removing:
Remove cap from headlight housing.
193
Disconnect the plug connection on the light

bulb for fog light -1- and/or on the light bulb
for main beam and low beam -2-.
Release the relevant wire spring clamp and
remove the light bulb from the headlight
housing.
Installing:
Re-connect the plug connection.
Insert the new light bulb in the bulb socket,
while doing so do not touch the glass with the
bare hand!
Secure the bulb socket with the wire spring
clamp.
Position the cap.

Removing and installing light bulb for parking
light
Remove cap.
Pull out the light bulb with socket -3- at the
connector from the reflector.

After replacing the bulb, press socket and bulb
fully into the headlight.
Removing and installing the headlight range control motor

Note
The removal and installation of the control motor can only be carried out when the
headlight housing is removed.
A headlight beam setting must always be carried out if the control motors are removed and
installed or replaced , Chapter.
Removing:
Remove headlight Chapter.
For vehicles ? 07.00
194
Release the control motor -1- by turning

to the left for the left headlight and by
turning to the right for the right
headlight.
Pull the spherical head of the adjusting

axis out of the catch on the reflector
downwards with a sudden sharp pull.
Installing:
Remove the cover of the light bulb.
Pull the reflector through the opening in

the headlight housing towards you and
hold it.
Lock the spherical head of the adjusting

axis in place in the ball head mount on
the reflector from below.
Release the reflector and turn the control
motor to the right for the left headlight
and to the left for the right headlight.
For vehicles 08.00 ?
Remove the cover of the light bulb.
Release screws (2Nm) -arrows-.
Disconnect the plug connection at the

control motor.
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Slightly pull the control motor towards

the outside and turn it in -direction of
arrow A-.
Unscrew screws (2Nm) -arrow B-.

Remove control motor.
Installing:

order.
196
Repairing turn signal lights

Removing and installing turn signal lights
WARNING
Note
The removal of the turn signal light is possible without removing the headlight.
Removing:
Unscrew screw -arrow- (2Nm).

Pull out the turn signal light towards the front.
Carefully lever out using the screwdriver.

Installing:
Carry out the installation in the same way in
reverse order.
Removing and installing light bulb for the turn signal light
Removing:
Turn the socket -1- to the left and remove it

from the housing -3-.
Remove the light bulb -2- from the socket.
Light bulb for turn signal light: 12V, 21W
(orange)
Installing:
Carry out the installation in the same way in
reverse order.
When installing, the socket must be turned until it
clicks into place.
Removing and installing side turn signal lights
Removing:
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Unclip the side turn signal with a suitable tool

-arrow-.
Note
Cover the paintwork with a suitable protection

(e.g. textile adhesive tape).
The catch peg -arrow- is positioned at the front
t
right or front left of the vehicle.
Pull the turn signal light out of the wing.
Pull the housing -1- out of the rubber grommet
-2-.
Light bulb -3- can now also be pulled out for
replacing.
Installing:
Note
t
When installing the housing -1- ensure that the

guide lugs engage in the recesses of the socket
-2-.
The housing of the turn signal light -1- must
lock in place in the wing.
198
Repairing rear lights
WARNING
A general overview
12q
3q
4q
567q
8q
9q
Rear light housing

Light bulb for rear fog light
12 V, P21 W
12 V, R5 W
Fixing nuts, M5
3 Nm
Body
Lamp holder
Light bulb for the turn signal light
12 V, P21 W
Light bulb for the brake light
12 V, P21 W
Light bulb for reversing lights
12 V, P21 W
Removing and installing the light bulb from the lamp holder
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Press together the locking arms -2- and remove

the lamp holder -3-.
Screw the light bulbs out of the sockets.
Removing and installing rear light
Removing:
Open tailgate.
Remove side trim panel.

Unscrew the fixing nuts M5 -arrows- (3 Nm).
Pull the complete rear light outwards from the
tail end of the vehicle.

Installing:
Note
When installing ensure that the seal between the
body and the rear lamp housing provides a proper
seal.
Before tightening the nuts, match up the rear
light to the bodywork (uniform gap size all
round).
Removing and installing the licence plate illumination
WARNING
Removing:
Note
In the illustration only the right licence plate illumination is illustrated.
200
Loosen the securing screws -2- (2x cross

recess) on the light emission window -1-.
Remove the light emission window.
Remove the light bulb (12 V, 5 W) from its
socket.
Installing:
201
Repairing steering column switch
WARNING
Removing and installing steering column switch

Removing:
Disconnect earth strap/cable of the battery.

Bring the steering wheel in its centre position, i.e. place the wheels into the straight
position.
Move adjustable steering wheel fully down and pull out.
Note
Always observe the safety precautions for airbag systems when working on components of
the airbag system. Body Work Rep. Gr.69
Unhook springs, release the airbag unit

-1- on left and right of the steering wheel
from the rear with a screwdriver -2-.
Carefully remove the airbag unit.
Disconnect the electrical plug connector

from the airbag unit and place down the
airbag unit with the impact absorber to
the top.
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Unscrew the hexagon screw -1- and

remove the steering wheel from the
steering column.
WARNING
Always replace hexagon screw.

Tightening torque: 75 Nm
WARNING
Do not turn the coil spring out of its centre

position when removing the steering
wheel.
Loosen both Phillips head screws -1- and

remove the handle of the steering wheel
adjustment.
Then unscrew both Phillips head screws

-3-.
Unscrew both fixing screws -2- with a thin

and long cross-head screwdriver.
Remove the top and bottom part of the

trim panel for the steering column
switch.
203

Slacken the Allan screw (5 mm) -2- on the
warm-type clamp until the steering
column switch can be slightly moved.
Carefully disconnect the electrical plug

connections from the steering column
switch.
WARNING
The coil spring remains on the steering

column switch. Ensure that the coil spring
does not get turned out of the centre
position.
Remove the steering column switch from
the steering column and place it to the
side.
Installing:
First of all fix the steering column switch

-2- in such a way, using the Allen screw
-3-, on the steering column that the
specified distance -a- between the

steering wheel -1- and the steering
column switch -2- is maintained. -a- =
3 mm
Remove the steering wheel again and

then carry out the installation in the same
204
Contact assignment on the steering

column switch - up to MY 98
A - Connection for the windscreen wiper switch

Connection for the onboard computer
B(optional equipment)
Connection for the cruise control system
C(optional equipment)
D - Connection for the turn signal switch
Contact assignment for the windscreen wiper

switch -A1Terminal 53a
2Interval wiping
3Terminal 53b
4Rear window wiper
5Terminal 53c
6Terminal 53e
7Terminal 31
8Terminal 53
Contact assignment for the turn signal switch -D1Terminal 56

2Terminal 56b
3Terminal PL
4Terminal PR
5Terminal R
6Terminal 56a
7Terminal 30
8Terminal 30
9Terminal L
10 Terminal P
11 Terminal 49a
12 Terminal 71
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Contact assignment on the steering

column switch - as of MY 99
A - Connection for the windscreen wiper switch

Connection for the multi-function display
B - (optional equipment) and intermittent wiper
switch
Connection for the cruise control system
C(optional equipment)
D - Connection for the turn signal switch
Contact assignment for the windscreen wiper

switch -A1Terminal 53a
2Interval wiping
3Terminal 53b
4Rear window wiper
5Terminal 53c
6Terminal 53e
7Terminal 31
8Terminal 53
Contact assignment for the multi-function display
(optional equipment) and intermittent wiper
switch -B1 - MFD - top function selection
3MFD - terminal 31
4 - MFD - Reset/change over switch level 1/2
Regulator for the windscreen wiper interval
5switching (POT)
6Terminal 31
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Contact assignment for the switch for cruise

control system-C2 - CCS - resumption of the stored speed
3CCS - set/accelerate
CCS - On/Off with deletion of the stored
4speed
CCS - reset without deletion of the stored
5speed
6Terminal 15
CCS - On/Off with deletion of the stored
7speed
Contact assignment for the turn signal switch -D1Terminal 56

2Terminal 56b
3Terminal PL
4Terminal PR
5Terminal R
6Terminal 56a
7Terminal 30
8Terminal 30
9Terminal L
10 Terminal P
11 Terminal 49a
12 Terminal 71
207
Repairing lock cylinder and ignition starter switch
WARNING
Note
t The reader coil for the vehicle immobiliser is fixed to the lock cylinder and cannot be replaced separately.
t If the reader coil is defective, the lock cylinder must be changed.
There is no need to remove the steering wheel and the steering column switch. To provide a better
t
overview the illustrations do not show the steering wheel and the steering column switch.
Removing and installing lock cylinder

Removing:
Move adjustable steering wheel fully down.

Remove the covers of the steering column switch.
Separate plug connection of reader coil

-1-.
Insert key into ignition lock and turn into

position Ignition ON. This reveals the
hole (opening) on the face end next to
the ignition key insert.
Push steel wire or pin (about 1.5 mm)

-1- into the lock cylinder, as shown, up to
the stop and while doing so pull the lock
cylinder with the reader coil in direction
of arrow out of the steering lock housing
-2-.
Note
If it is necessary to replace the lock

cylinder, pay attention to the instructions
for replacing the immobiliser reader coil
Chapter.
Installing:
208
Insert key into ignition lock and turn into

position Ignition ON.
Push lock cylinder and ignition key fully

into steering lock housing.
Fit together the electrical plug connection

at the immobiliser reader coil.
Removing and installing the ignition switch
Removing:
Separate plug connection of reader coil -1-.
Disconnect plug connection -1- on ignition

starter switch -2-.
Remove the safety varnish from the securing
screw -A-.
Slightly loosen the fixing screws -A- and pull
the ignition starter switch -2- in direction of
arrow out of the steering lock housing -3-.
Installing:
Note
When installing, the ignition/starter switch and

t the lock cylinder must be in the same position,
e.g. Ignition ON.
After tightening the two screws at the steering
t lock housing, secure them again with locking
varnish.
209
Contact assignment on
the ignition starter switch
15 Terminal 15
30 Terminal 30
50 Terminal 50
50b Terminal 50b
75 Terminal 75
86s Terminal 86s
PPark position
Removing and installing rear lights Octavia Combi

WARNING
Note
coding.
set clock,
210
Removing
Open tailgate.
Open side compartment.
Unscrew the fixing nuts M5 -1- (3 Nm).
Pull the complete rear light -2- outwards

from the tail end of the vehicle.
Install
Note
When installing ensure that the seal

between the body and the rear lamp
housing provides a proper seal.

order.
Before tightening the nuts, match up the
rear light to the bodywork (uniform gap
size all round).
211
Additional brake light

WARNING
Note
coding.
set clock,
Additional brake light for OCTAVIA
The additional brake light is installed in the top part of the tailgate, directly at the rear window.
Removing
Open tailgate.
Press the right and left catch pegs -arrowsinwards and pull the lamp holder downwards.
Disconnect plug.
212
Unlock both retaining springs -arrows- and

slide the light upwards from the tailgate
windscreen.
Install
Change light bulbs:
Remove lamp holder.

Carefully pull the light bulb out of the lamp
holder.
Note
The light bulbs do not have a base and can be
replaced by hand.
Additional brake light for OCTAVIA Combi

Removing
Open tailgate.
Remove the top trim panel of the tailgate Body Work Rep. Gr.70.
213
Lever the 3 latch springs -3- and the

catch peg -4- out of the slots in the
tailgate.
Close the tailgate.

Remove the complete additional brake
light -2- from the tailgate.
Unplug plug connection -1-.
Install

order.
Change light bulbs:
Screw the three Phillips head screws -1out of the lamp holder -2-.
The light bulbs -3- are plugged in. They
can be pulled out of the lamp holder -1and plugged in.
Note
The light bulbs do not have a base and can

be replaced by hand.
214
Anti-theft warning system

Bonnet contact switch -F120- (-F266-)
Removing
Remove engine bonnet lock Body Work Rep. Gr.55.
Disconnect plug connection at the contact switch.
Carefully lever the contact switch out of

the spring clamp using a flat screwdriver
-arrow-.
Install
The installation occurs in reverse order.
Horn for anti-theft alarm system -H8Removing
Remove windscreen wiper and washer system Chapter.
Loosen the horn with holder from the

plenum chamber and unplug the plug
connection.
Remove horn from holder.
Install

order.
Horn for anti-theft alarm system -H8Removing

215
Remove windscreen wiper and washer system Chapter.
Loosen the horn with holder from the

plenum chamber and unplug the plug
connection.
Remove horn from holder.
Install

order.
Replace emergency battery for alarm horn
The emergency battery is a component part of the alarm horn -H12- and therefore cannot be replaced
separately, it must be completely replaced together with the alarm.
Parking aid - overall view

WARNING
Note
coding.
set clock,
216
1t
t
2t
t
The warning buzzer for the parking aid -H15Rear part of B pillar
Control unit for the parking aid -J446in left of luggage compartment on wheel housing
3-
Parking aid senders
in the bottom part of the rear bumper
Removing and installing parking aid control unit -J446Removing:

Remove left side trim panel in luggage compartment Body Work Rep. Gr.70.
The parking aid control unit is located
behind the left side trim panel in the
luggage compartment on the wheel
housing.
Disconnect the plug connections.

217
Unscrew both nuts and take out the

parking aid control unit.
Installing:

order.
Removing and installing the parking aid warning buzzer

The parking aid warning buzzer is located under the bottom left trim panel of pillar B.
Removing:
Remove trim panel of pillar B Body

Work Rep. Gr.70.
Screw out both screws and remove

parking aid warning buzzer.
Installing:

order.
Removing and installing parking aid senders

Note
When replacing the bumper, in the new bumper new sender holders must be stuck on,
whose visible part is painted in the colour of the bumper.
t The inner and outer sender holders are not identical, part no. Electronic Catalogue of
218
Original parts.
Before the sender holders are stuck on, the contact surfaces on the bumper must be
t cleaned, de-greased and activator 3M plastprimer 4298UV (www.3m.com - Order No. 700706-9724-1) must be applied.
t
t
When changing the sender, paint in the colour of the bumper.

Removing and installing the inner senders is only possible after removing the bumper
Body Work Rep. Gr.63
t Removing and installing the outer senders is possible without removing the bumper.
Removing:
Disconnect plug -1- at sender.

Press off both locking tabs -arrows- and
remove ultrasonic sender.
Installing:

order.
219
Self-diagnosis of the parking aid

General Instructions
The parking aid system measures the distance from the rear of the vehicle to an obstacle
when reversing according to the Echolot principle.
Four ultrasound sensors are installed in the rear bumper for this.
The actuation of the sensors is performed in the combined send-receive mode or only in the
receive mode.
If a trailer is hitched up to the vehicle and the trailer socket is plugged in, the parking aid
sensors are switched off.
Operation:
The parking aid consists of:
t
Control unit for the parking aid -J446-
Rear left parking aid sensor -G203-
Centre rear left parking aid sensor -G204-
Centre rear right parking aid sensor -G205-
t
t
Rear right parking aid sensor -G206The warning buzzer for the rear parking aid -H15-
After the ignition is switched on, a selftest is carried out for about one second.
The parking aid control unit is now permanently in operation, but the distance measurement
system is not activated until the reverse gear is engaged.
As soon as the parking aid is ready, a short signal sounds. (Delay of one second in the case of
vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox.)
If the parking aid control unit detects a fault in the system, a continuous signal sounds for 3
seconds.
Note
If a fault was detected in the park aid system, it is displayed on the vehicle system tester -V.A.
G 1552- after a time delay of two minutes.
The distance warning begins when reversing once the distance to an obstacle is about 1.50
m. The warning consists of sound pulses with a duration of about 75 ms.
The intervals between the sound pulses become proportionally shorter as the distance to the
obstacle decreases. The sound pulses change into a continuous signal at a distance of less
than 25 m (adaptation of the volume with -V.A. G 1552- Chapter).
Special case: reversing along a wall
220
Initiating self-diagnosis of the parking aid

Connect vehicle system tester-V.A.G 1552- and select parking aid control unit.
Test conditions
l
l

Battery voltage at least 11 V.

1552 - with the cable -V.A.G 1551/3 -.
Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Note
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX

Enter address word 76 for parking aid and confirm

After approx. 5 seconds the display will show:

t
1 U0919283: Part No. of the parking aid

control unit
t Parking aid: Designation of component

t
1U0919283 Parking aid

Coding 00103
0001: Software version of the parking aid

control unit
0001 ->
WSC xxxxx
t Coding 00103: Coding parking aid control unit

t
WSC xxxxx: Workshop code

-> Press key.
If one of the following three messages is shown on the display, carry out
221
Vehicle system
test
HELP
diagnostic cable binder Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault

Finding and Fitting Locations.
The control unit

does not respond
Vehicle system test

HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP

selectable functions is displayed.

Self-diagnosis functions
02 05 06 07 08 10 -
Interrogate the fault memory Chapter.

Vehicle system test

HELP
term.
Ending output Chapter.

Code the control unit Chapter.
Reading measured value block Chapter.
Adaptation Chapter.

t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with cable -V.A.G 1551/3Switch on ignition.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select parking aid control unit (address
word 76) Anchor.
Readout on display:
Enter 02 for the function Interrogate fault memory and

Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

display.
X faults detected!

Readout on display:

222
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Note

erased.
Readout on display:
-> Press key.

Enter 06 for the function End output and confirm the
Vehicle system test
table Chapter.
->
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
Enter 06 for the function End output and confirm
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Fault table
Note
t
t
The fault table is ordered according to the 5-digit fault code on the left.
Explanations on fault types (e.g. open circuit/short-circuit to earth): Operating
If components are indicated as faulty: First of all, test all of the cables and plug connections
to these components as well as the earth cables of the system according to the current
t
flow diagram. Only if no fault is detected here should the part be replaced. This applies in
particular if the fault is shown as sporadically occurred (SP).
Display -V.A.G
1552-
Possible effects Rectifying fault
01543
Parking aid warning Short-circuit between -H15t

buzzer -H15and earth
short-circuit to
t Parking aid warning buzzer
no warning
given when
reversing
223
Fault finding
according to current
flow diagram.
-H15- replace.
earth
01545
Rear left parking

aid sensor -G203short-circuit to
positive
short-circuit to
earth
defective
Short circuit between -G203- no warning

t and parking aid control unit given when
reversing
and earth
t
-G203- defective
Fault finding
flow diagram.
-G203- replace.
01546
Centre rear left

parking aid sensor
-G204-

reversing
and earth
short-circuit to
positive
short-circuit to
earth
-G204- defective
Fault finding
flow diagram.
-G204- replace.
01547
Centre rear right

parking aid sensor
-G205-

reversing
and earth
short-circuit to
positive
short-circuit to
earth
-G205- defective
Fault finding
flow diagram.
-G205- replace.
01548
Rear right parking

aid sensor -G206short-circuit to
positive

reversing
and earth
t
-G206- defective
01549
224
Fault finding
flow diagram.
-G206- replace.
Voltage supply for

parking aid sensor
short-circuit to
earth
no warning
Short-circuit to earth
t between sensor and parking given when
reversing
aid control unit
Fault finding
flow diagram.
65535
Control unit
defective
Control unit for the parking

aid -J446- defective
no warning
given when
reversing
Replace parking aid

control unit.
Coding park aid control unit
This function can be used to code the park aid control unit as follows:
t Gearbox type: manual gearbox or automatic gearbox
t Signal for reverse gear engaged: With or without acknowledgement of function
t
Vehicle type: e.g.: Octavia
Note
The coding specifically sets the universal parking aid control unit -J446- to the requirements of the
particular model.
Conduct coding
Enter address word 07 for Coding control unit and confirm the entry with the key Q.
Readout on display:
Coding control unit
Enter code number by referring to table of codes. Example: Enter code number XXXXX
(0
00103
32000)
Table of codes:
x x x x x Code number
0
without trailer coupling
1
with trailer coupling
0
Manual gearbox
1
Automatic gearbox
0
without acknowledgement of reverse gear engaged
1
with acknowledgement of reverse gear engaged
0
Octavia and Octavia Combi
3 koda
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
End coding with the -> key.
Readout on display:
Code control unit

Enter code number 00103
1J0919283 Parking aid
Coding 00103
Vehicle system test

Select function XX

225
Q
(0-32000)
0001 ->
WSC xxxxx
HELP
Test sequence:
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select parking aid control unit (address
word 76) Anchor.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
Enter address word 08 and confirm the entry
with the key Q.

Readout on display:
Enter the desired three-digit display group number


Q
What appears in the display is the measured value

block selected in standardised form.
50 cm
110 cm
90 cm
Readout on display
50 cm
Distance sensor, rear right

l
0 ... 200 cm
Distance sensor, rear right, middle

l
0 ... 200 cm
Distance sensor, rear left, middle

l
0 ... 200 cm
Distance sensor, rear left

l
0 ... 200 cm

50 cm
20km/h
Signal off
Readout on display
Light
OFF
Warning light
226
HELP
Light ON
Light OFF
1)
Warning buzzer
l
Signal on
Signal off
Vehicle speed
l
0 ... 300 km/h
Minimum distance
l
1)
Minimum distance of the four distances measured
Also displayed if warning light not fitted.

12.0 V
Rev.
yes
Tr. no
Readout on display
activated
Function button
l
activated1)
not activated
Trailer display
l
Tr. yes
Tr. no
Reverse gear display

l
Rev. yes
Rev. no
Supply voltage sensors

l
1)
0 ... 15 V
Also displayed if function button not fitted.

227
Adaptation
The volume of the warning signal can be altered with the Adaptation function (channel 01):
Performing function 10 - Adaptation
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter address word 10 and confirm the entry with the key HELP
Select function XX
Q.
Readout on display:
Adaptation

Channel 01
Adaptation 6
->
Readout on display:
(- -)
-> Press key.

Readout on display:
Channel 01
Adaptation 6
Enter adaptation value by hand (e.g. 00005).
The volume can be adjusted in stages from 1 through 10.
Channel 01
Adaptation 6
Q
Readout on display:
Enter
adaptation
value
00005
Channel 01
Adaptation 5
Q
Readout on display:
(- -)
Channel 01
Adaptation 5
Q
Readout on display:
Store
changed
value?
Channel 01
Adaptation 5
->
Readout on display:
Changed
value
stored
End the adaptation of the volume with the -> key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
228
HELP
Roof sign TAXI

WARNING
Note
coding.
set clock,

Removing and installing bracket for TAXI roof sign
Removing
Remove roof sign Operating instructions.

Removing moulded headliner Body work Rep. Gr.70.
Valid for vehicles with roof racks
Roof rack Body Work Rep. Gr.66.
Valid for all vehicles

Remove roof drip moulding Body Work Rep. Gr.66.
229
Unscrew nuts -2-.

Disconnect plug connection, plug off
contacts and remove holder -1-.
Install

order.
Self
diagnosis
for the Xenon headlights with automatic regulation (System Litronic 4.1)
General
Instructions

230
l
l

Fuses must be OK in compliance with the current flow diagram.

Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Note
If there is no readout on the display: Operating instructions of Vehicle system test

HELP
vehicle system tester.
Communication build-up is possible after entering the address
word - 29 for master (left light), 39 for slave (right light).
Select function XX
Enter address word 29 or 39 "Xenon headlights" and confirm

After approx. 5 secs the display will show

e.g.:
1U041651 ECG GDL + auto HRC 0001

->
Coding 00005
WSC 00123
t 1U0 941 651: Part no. of the control unit

t ECG GDL + auto HRC: Designation
t
0001: Software version
Coding 00005: Coding
00123: Workshop code

Note
Check coding with the table of codes

Chapter.
231
-> Press key.
If one of the following messages appears on the display, carry out

diagnostic cable Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations.
Vehicle system test

HELP
The control unit
does not respond!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP


02 03 -
Actuator diagnosis Chapter
04 -
Initiate basic setting Chapter
05 -
06 07 08 -
Vehicle system test

HELP
term.
Interrogating fault memory Chapter

Coding control unit Chapter
Reading measured value block Chapter

Readout on display:
Select function 02 Interrogate fault memory and

Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

The stored faults are displayed in sequence by pressing the arrow key.
X faults detected!
Find the fault message displayed in the fault table and rectify the
fault Chapter.
If No fault detected and after the -> key is pressed, the

programme returns to the initial position.
Readout on display:
instructions for vehicle system tester.
232
No fault detected!
->
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Fault table
Note
All the possible faults which can be detected by the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- are
Before replacing components found to be defective first check the wiring and plug
t connections to these components as well as the earth cables according to the current flow
diagrams.
t
After repair always interrogate the fault memory using the vehicle system tester -V.A.G
1552- and erase the memory.
All static and sporadic faults are stored in the fault memory: A fault is detected as static if it
t
minutes, road speed > 30 km/h), it is erased.
65535 1361)
t no fault detected
If after repair "No fault detected" is

displayed, the self-diagnosis is
completed.
65535 0001)
t Internal failure of the control unit
Control unit
defective
00496
Front vehicle level
sensor
t
Rectifying fault
Internal failure of the CU when

t preparing to ignite the discharge
lamp
t
Sensor main cable harness

defective
Signal too low
Check main cable harness

and sensor cable Current
flow diagrams and Fitting
locations
Signal too high
Replace front sensor
Sensor defective
00546
Slave receives incorrect
t
Databus line defective communication signal
t Implausible signal
233

between CU master and slave
sensor cable
Check master

01344
Gas discharge lamp
t
Signal outside
tolerance
Static voltage when igniting the
discharge lamp outside the allowed

t
range (after 3 minutes of ignition
time)
t
01345
Starter device for the
gas discharge lamp
Discharge lamp is at the end of its

life
Ignition of the discharge lamp not

successful
If the fault 01344 is stored,

replace the gas discharge
lamp
defective
Electrical fault on the high voltage
t unit when preparing the
ignition/artificial light source
t
Replace discharge lamp
Discharge lamp defective
t implausible signal
t
Replace CU slave
Ignition/high voltage unit is

defective
Otherwise replace
ignition/high voltage unit
between CU and ignition/high
voltage unit
Replace ignition/high voltage
unit
Ignition/high voltage unit is missing

t or the plug connection is incorrectly
connected
01344
Gas discharge lamp
t
Ignition of the gas discharge lamp

is not possible
Electrical fault on CU output when

t preparing the ignition/discharge
lamp
Signal outside
tolerance
01533
Tml. 56 (headlight)
t
Replace discharge lamp
defective
01346
Cable to ignition
module
t
Switching off the undervoltage of

the discharge lamp
Supply voltage too

high
t Resistance too great
Switching off the undervoltage of

t the headlight due to a too high
resistance of the feed line
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between CU and ignition/high
voltage unit
Replace ignition/high voltage
unit
If the fault 01344 is stored,

replace the gas discharge
lamp
Otherwise replace
ignition/high voltage unit

and contacts
01537
Sensor for vehicle
level supply voltage.
t
Sensor main cable harness

defective
Signal outside
tolerance

and sensor cable Current
flow diagrams and Fitting
locations
01538
An electrical fault was recognised
Check the stepper motor line
Control motors for
t when actuating the stepper motor
headlight beam range
(e.g. the motor is not connected up) Replace the stepper motor
regulation. -V48/49
Replace CU
t
electrical fault in the

circuit
01539
t
Delivered state
The headlight was not
Headlight adjustment - broken off,
adjusted
t
possibly not successful
01771
Control unit for AHRC
t
incorrectly
connected
Headlight beam setting

(initiate basic setting)
Chapter
The master control unit is detected On master:

t as a slave or vice versa if applicable
check main cable harness of
(e.g. for mutual exchange)
sensors and sensors
Fitting locations
On slave:
1)
check main cable harness

Fitting locations
Index which shows the type of fault.
Actuator diagnosis
Condition
l
Vehicle stationary
Ignition on
Note
If the engine is running or the vehicle is moved, it is not possible to initiate final control
diagnosis or the final control diagnosis is interrupted.
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Both headlight parabolas should be checked only with the address word master 29 during
this operation.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select Xenon headlights (address word
29); ignition is switched on Anchor.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter function 03. Confirm the entry with the Select function XX
key Q.
HELP
Readout on display:
Both headlight parabolas are set downwards to the
deadstop.
Actuator diagnosis
The headlights will be lowered
>
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
The parabolas on both headlights are set upwards to
Actuator diagnosis
the deadstop.
>
The headlights will be lifted

upwards
-> Press key.
The headlights are tilted into the set Pos. 0.

Readout on display:
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
Actuator diagnosis
END
>
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Initiating basic setting

The basic setting is only undertaken on the master; address word 29.
Conditions
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l
l
l
The vehicle after mechanical installation of the components (after lowering it from the lift
platform or straightening bench)
Note the zero positions (vehicle without driver, unloaded)
Ignition on
The low beam is switched on
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
key Q.
Readout on display:
Enter 001. Confirm the entry with the key Q.
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HELP
Readout on display:
System in basic setting
Setting the headlight beam
Adjust the headlight mechanically .
1 ->
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Readout on display:
Basic setting
Q
Enter 002. Confirm the entry with key Q.

Readout on display:
HELP
key Q.
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
System in basic setting

2 ->
The regulated position has been learned
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
HELP

Note
If it is not possible to erase the fault memory, interrogate the fault memory once again and
rectify any faults.
Requirements:
l
l
Fault memory was interrogated Chapter

All faults were rectified

Readout on display:
Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
In doing so, the fault memory is erased. Vehicle system test
>
-> Press key.
Readout on display:
Note
Vehicle system test

Select function XX

incorrect.
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HELP
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

t interrogate the fault memory, if necessary rectify faults, then Caution!
erase.
Fault memory was not
interrogated
Ending output
Enter 06 for End output.

Readout on display:
Readout on display:

Vehicle system test

06 End output
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
HELP
Coding control unit

The coding of the parameter must be carried out separately for master (left light - address
word 29) and for slave (right light - address word 39).
Coding
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with cable -V.A.G 1551/3-.
Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Enter address word 29 - left light and confirm the

Vehicle system test

HELP
Readout on display:
-> Press key.

Enter function 07.

>
Coding
00005
WSC 00123

Readout on display:

Table of codes
Code control unit

Q
32000)
00005
Front-wheel-drive
00006
4x4
The control unit coding appears on the display,

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(0-
->
e.g. 00005.
Coding 00005
-> Press key.
WSC 00123
Readout on display:
Afterwards enter the address word 39 and code the right

headlight - the coding is the same as for the address word 29.
Vehicle system test

HELP

Vehicle system test
HELP
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Enter code number of the desired display group and confirm with HELP
the key Q.
Now appears the measured value block in the display.
Readout on display
12.3 V
11.2 V
0 km/h
0
State of motion
l 0 - Vehicle stationary (up to 5 km/h)
l 85 - Vehicle moves uniformly
l 255 - Vehicle does not move uniformly
Vehicle speed
Voltage terminal 56b
l below 10.5 V the correct function of the lights is not assured
Voltage tml. 15
l below 10.5 V the correct function of the lights is not assured

2.4 V
2.10 V
-0,5 %
Readout on display
216
Actuation of the stepper motor

Adaptation signal from master to slave has been sent
Voltage on the rear sender (master - left headlight)
not assigned (slave - right headlight)
l
1.9 up to 2.3 V - front-wheel drive
l
3.5 up to 3.9 V - 4x4 vehicles
Voltage on the front sender (master - left headlight)
not assigned (slave - right headlight)
l 2.3 up to 2.8 V - vehicle stationary without load
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42
54
Readout on display
Voltage at the discharge lamp

l 45 up to 95 V, after through heating of the discharge lamp
Power output at the discharge lamp
l 32 up to 65 V, after through heating of the discharge lamp
Xenon headlights with automatic regulation (System Litronic 4.1) - overall view
WARNING
1-
Headlight with stepper motor and ignition of the discharge lamp
2t
3t
4-
Control unit for Xenon headlights

ABS control unit
removing and installing Chassis Rep. Gr.45
Dash panel insert - display of fault
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orange warning light with the symbol of a lit light bulb
5t
t
t
Rear sender
on the rear axle
adjust Chapter
6t
t
t
Front sender
on the front axle
adjust Chapter
Headlight with control unit

Note
Observe the measures, which may affect the headlight beam setting, when newly adjusting
the headlights (e.g. remove headlights).
1t
Control unit BOSCH Litronic 4.1

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23-
Scuttle
Holder of discharge lamp (cap for the discharge lamp)
4t
5t
Discharge lamp D2S

Light bulb for the fog light H1
6t
Stepper motor
7-
Headlight housing
8-
Optical seal
9t
Ignition/high voltage unit - BOSCH 2.3

10 t
11 t
Light bulb for main beam H3

Light bulb for the parking light H-W5W
Removing and installing front Xenon headlights

WARNING
Note
Cover the bumper in the area of the headlight with adhesive tape in order to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
Remove turn signal lights Chapter.
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Release screws -arrows- (2 Nm).
Remove the headlight towards the front

from the vehicle body.
Disconnect the plug connections of the

headlights.
Install

order.
Align the headlight according to the

contours of the vehicle body and secure.
After installing, perform basic setting

Chapter.
Changing light bulbs in the headlight

Change light bulbs for fog and main beam
Removing:
Remove the front headlight Chapter
Remove the scuttle.
Remove ignition unit BOSCH 2.3 (only change on light bulb for main beam) Chapter.
Disconnect the plug connection on the

light bulb for fog light -1- and/or on the
light bulb for main beam -2-.
Release the relevant spring and remove
the light bulb from the headlight housing.
Installing:
Re-connect the plug connection.

Insert the light bulb in the bulb socket.
While doing so do not touch the glass
with the bare hand!
Secure the light bulb with a spring.
Install the scuttle.
Install front headlight Chapter.
Removing and installing light bulb for

parking light
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Remove the scuttle.

Pull the light bulb with socket -3- out of
the reflector.
Remove the bulb from the socket.
After removing the light bulb, insert the
light bulb with the socket up to the stop.
Removing and installing the D2S discharge lamp

Removing:
Remove the scuttle.
Slacken the ignition unit from the

discharge lamp -5-.
Remove holder of discharge lamp -4- and

take out discharge lamp. While doing so
do not touch the glass with the bare
hand!
Install

order.
Removing and installing the ignition/high voltage unit BOSCH 2.3

Removing:
Remove the front headlight Chapter.

Remove the scuttle.
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Disconnect the plug connection from the

unit -6-.
Detach the ignition unit -5- from the

discharge lamp.
Unscrew the fixing screws of the unit.
Take out the ignition unit -5-.
Install

order.
Removing and installing stepper motor

Removing:
Remove the scuttle.
Disconnect plug connection for stepper

motor -1-.
Screw out the fixing screws of the motor

-2-.
Remove stepper motor -3-.
Install

order.
Removing and installing front sender

Removing
Raise vehicle.
Disconnect the plug connection of the sender.
Mark the fitting position of the tension rod of the sender (only on old senders).
Unscrew the fixing screws of the sender
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and the tension rod -arrows-.

Install

order.
Adjust tension rod Chapter (only on old

senders).
Removing and installing rear sender

Removing
Raise vehicle.
Disconnect the plug connection of the sender.
Unscrew the fixing screws of the sender
and the tension rod -1-.
Install
Note
When installing, adjust the sender as far as

the cutout -arrow-.

order.
Adjust tension rod Chapter.
Removing and installing control unit

Removing
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Unscrew the fixing screws of the control

unit -arrows-.
Remove the control unit and at the same

time disconnect the plug connection.
Install

order.
Possibilities of sender adjustment
Adjust front sender:

Vehicles 08.01 ?
(only with 1.8 ltr./110 and 132 kW; 1.9 Itr./74 and 81 kW engines)
Without adjusting.
Other vehicles
This is about adjusting a tension rod which is part of the sender.
Raise vehicle.
Vehicles with front-wheel-drive
Front-wheel drive with anti-roll bar attached to the suspension arm.
Adjust the tension rod on the plastic device which is part of the new sender.
Remove the device after the assembly.

Front-wheel drive with anti-roll bar attached to the suspension strut.
Adjust the tension rod in the centre of the recess.

4x4 vehicles
4x4 drive with anti-roll bar attached to the suspension strut.
Adjust the tension rod as far as the recess.

4x4 drive with anti-roll bar attached to the suspension arm.
Adjust the tension rod on the plastic device which is part of the new sender.
Remove the device after the assembly.

Installing the rear sender:
Vehicles with front-wheel-drive
Without adjusting.
4x4 vehicles
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Set a distance of 153 mm between the clamp of

the tension rod of the sender and the lug of the
suspension arm.
Specified values of the sender
Voltage on the front sender when the vehicle is
stationary without load: 2.3 - 2.8 V.
Voltage on the rear sender when the vehicle is
stationary without load for front-wheel drive: 1.9
- 2.3 V.
Voltage on the front sender when the vehicle is
stationary without load for 4x4: 3.5 - 3.9 V.
Connection identification of the Xenon headlamps
Contact assignment, 20-pin, on the control unit

1Igniter - H
2Igniter - negative
3Igniter - positive
4Terminal 56b
5Terminal 31
6Signal - rear sender
7Ground for sender
8Signal - front sender
9Connection with SLAVE
10 Warning light
11 Voltage supply of the senders
12 Terminal 15
13 Diagnosis
14 not assigned
15 not assigned
16 Vehicle speed signal
17 Stepper motor
18 Stepper motor
19 Stepper motor
20 Stepper motor
Contact assignment of left headlight
12-pin plug connection for connecting to the main vehicle wiring harness of the electrical system.
1Terminal 15 of the fuse No.2 from the inner fuse holder
2Diagnosis
3Terminal 58L parking light
4Fog light
5Terminal 56A main beam
6Terminal 56B low beam
7Terminal 31 earth of parking light, main beam, fog light
8Terminal 31 earth of low beam, control unit and stepper motor
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9ABS speed signal

10 not assigned
11 from dash panel insert, pin No. 21 plug green
12 Bridge of headlight left - right
4-pin plug connection for sender connection of the vehicle (only on master - front left headlight)
1Voltage supply of the sender
2Signal from sender - rear
3Signal from sender - front
4Ground for sender
Contact assignment of right headlight
12-pin plug connection for connecting to the main vehicle wiring harness of the electrical system.
1Terminal 15 of the fuse No.2 from the inner fuse holder
2Diagnosis
3Terminal 58L parking light
4Fog light
5Terminal 56A main beam
6Terminal 56B low beam
7Terminal 31 earth of parking light, main beam, fog light
8Terminal 31 earth of low beam, control unit and stepper motor
9not assigned
10 not assigned
11 from dash panel insert, pin No. 21 plug green
12 Bridge of headlight left - right
Switch over the inner aperture in the Xenon headlight

The inner aperture in the Xenon headlight should be switched over when driving in countries
which drive on the right or the left thereby preventing blinding of the drivers travelling in the
opposite direction.
Remove the scuttle Chapter.
Move the lever -arrow- into position A

( right-hand traffic) or B (left-hand traffic)
with a blunt object.
The left headlight is mirror image

displaced.
Switch over the inner aperture in the Xenon

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headlight
The inner aperture in the Xenon headlight
should be switched over when driving in
countries which drive on the right or the left
thereby preventing blinding of the drivers
travelling in the opposite direction.
Remove the scuttle Chapter.
Move the lever -arrow- into position A

( right-hand traffic) or B (left-hand traffic)
with a blunt object.
The left headlight is mirror image

displaced.
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Lights, lamps, switches inside, anti-theft system

Diagnosis of the electronic immobiliser
Self-diagnosis of the 1st generation immobiliser
Operation
The electronic immobiliser consists of:
t
t
t
t
t
an immobiliser control unit

an adapted engine control unit
a warning light in the dash panel insert
a reader coil on the ignition lock
adapted ignition keys with electronic circuit (transponder)
The electronic immobiliser control unit is integrated in the dash panel insert, this means that
the dash panel insert must be replaced if the control unit is defective.
The immobiliser intervenes in the engine control via an adapted engine control unit.
The immobiliser reader coil reads out the response code of the transponder each time after
switching the ignition on.
The warning light briefly lights up when using an authorised vehicle key.
If an unauthorised vehicle key is used or in the event of a system fault, the warning light
flashes continuously with the ignition "On".
The electronic immobiliser features a comprehensive self-diagnosis. If faults occur in the
system components, fault codes are stored in the fault memory of the control unit. The faults
can be detected with the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-, -V.A.G 1551- or - V.A.S 5051-.
Note
The following description only relates to the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552-. The use of the
fault read-out scan tool -V.A.G 1551- is similar except for specific deviations (e.g. different
readouts in display, possibility of using a printer etc.).
Notes for use or adaptation of the vehicle key
The engine only starts when using an authorised vehicle key, this means a vehicle key
adapted to an immobiliser control unit.
When adapting the vehicle keys Chapter all of the vehicle keys, as well as the spare keys,
must be adapted to the immobiliser control unit.
If new or additional vehicle keys are required, carry out the adaptation of the vehicle keys.
If for certain reasons, it is not possible to adapt all of the vehicle keys, e.g. keys are lost
during a journey, the customer must be informed that an adaptation of all the vehicle keys
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must subsequently be carried out.
Initiating self-diagnosis
Test requirements:
t Test the fuse on the basis of the current flow diagram for proper operation.
t
Connect vehicle system tester - V.A.G 1552- Chapter.
Switch off the ignition for approx. 30 s and then switch it on again.
Note
If no readout appears in the display, test the voltage supply of the vehicle system tester
according to current flow diagram.
Additional operating instructions can be interrogated via the HELP button of the vehicle
system tester.
The button is used for moving forward in the program.
An incorrect entry can be aborted with the key -C-.
Readout on display:
Note
As the immobiliser control unit is integrated in the dash panel

insert, it is necessary to use the common address word for the dash
panel insert.
Vehicle system test
Enter the address word 17 and confirm the entry with the key Q.
HELP
Note
If the address word 25 (immobiliser) is entered, the common

address word for the dash panel insert and the immobiliser 17
appears on the display.
For approx. 5 secs the display will
show:
Please enter address word 17
appears
in theofdisplay:
tAfterwards
1U1919033C:
Number
the dash panel insert
t V06: Software version of the dash panel insert (e.g.

252
->
readout V07 also possible)

t

Press key.
Readout on display:
t

IMMO-IDENT NO:
SKZ7Z062000222
Press key.
->
If one of the following messages appears in the display, carry

out fault finding as specified in the fault finding programme in
the diagnostic cable.
Vehicle system test

HELP
The control unit does not respond!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP
K cable does not connect to pos. term.
Readout on display:


01-Interrogating control unit version Chapter.
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX

10 - Adaptation Chapter.
11 - Login procedure Chapter, Chapter.

Vehicle system test
HELP
Readout on display:
Select function XX
Enter 01 and confirm the entry with the key Q.
1U1919033C A+-COMBIINSTR.VDO V06
After approx. 5 secs the display will show:
->
t 1 U1919033C: Number of the dash panel insert
Coding 02142
WSC
t A+-COMBIINSTR: Designation of component
XXXXX
t VDO: Manufacturer's identification (UN4 = Nippon Seiki,
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VDO = VDO)
V06: Software version of the dash panel insert (e.g. readout
t
V07 also possible)
t WSC XXXXX: Workshop code
Press key.
Readout on display:
t

->

Note
The displayed fault information is not constantly updated, this only occurs when the selfdiagnosis is initiated or if the function 05 Erase fault memory is selected.
Readout on display:
Enter 02 (the function "Interrogate fault memory" is
selected with 02) and confirm entry with key Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

X faults detected!
Chapter.
If No fault detected is shown in the display and if the key is

pressed, the programme returns to the initial position.
No fault detected!
->
Readout on display:
instructions for vehicle system tester
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Fault table
Note
Below is a list of all possible faults that can be detected by the immobiliser control unit and
can be displayed on -V.A.G 1552-, arranged according to their 5-digit fault code.
Before replacing components found to be defective first check the wiring and plug
t connections to these components as well as the earth cables according to the current flow
diagram.
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After carrying out the repair, always interrogate and erase the fault memory using the
vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 - or -V.A.G 1551-.
All static and sporadic faults are stored in the fault memory: A fault is detected as static if it
t
minutes, road speed > 30 km/h), it is erased.
Display
-V.A.G 1552-
Rectifying fault
01128
Immobiliser
reader coil
-D2-
Plug connection on control unit

Check plug connection and reader coil with
not plugged in or reader coil with cable (visual inspection), if necessary

cable defective.
replace reader coil replace reader coil.
Immobiliser control unit
defective.
Erase fault memory and interrogate again

Chapter and Chapter, if necessary
replace the dash panel insert Chapter.
01176
Key
Signal too
low
Reader coil or cable defective

(contact resistance/loose
contact).
Check plug connection and reader coil with

cable (visual inspection), if necessary
replace reader coil replace reader coil.
Electronics in ignition key

Replace ignition key and re-adapt all
(transponder) is missing or is not ignition keys and check proper operation
operating.
Chapter.
01176
Key
not
authorised
Display
-V.A.G 1552-
Mechanically correct ignition key

Adapt all ignition keys and check proper
not adapted.
operation Chapter.
Rectifying fault
01177
255
Engine control
unit
not
authorised
Engine control unit or control unit for fuel

Adapt the engine control unit or
shut-off valve not adapted. W-line

the control unit for fuel shut-off
between the control units is O.K.
valve Chapter.
Line interruption or short-circuit on the
W-line.
Check W-line according to the

01179
Key
Adaptation of ignition keys is faulty.
programming
wrong
01312
Faults in the databus lines
Re-adapt all ignition keys by

entering the secret number and
check operation Chapter.
Check databus lines Chapter
Databus drive
defective
65535
Check coding of the control unit

Immobiliser control unit defective.
replace dash panel insert

Chapter.
Control unit
defective

Note
The contents of the fault memory will be deleted automatically after the fault memory is
erased. If it is not possible to erase the fault memory, interrogate the fault memory once
again and rectify any faults.
Requirements:
t
t
Fault memory interrogated Chapter.

All faults rectified.

Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
HELP
Enter function 05 and confirm with the key Select function XX

Q.
Readout on display:
The fault memory is now erased.
Vehicle system test

The fault memory is erased
256
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Select function XX
Note
If the following message is displayed the test

sequence is incorrect.
HELP
Caution!
Fault memory was not interrogated

incorrect.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Vehicle system test
t interrogate the fault memory, if necessary rectify faults, then ->
Fault memory was not
erase.
interrogated
Ending output
Enter 06. (The function "End output" is selected with 06.

Vehicle system test
Readout on display:
06 End output
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

HELP

Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Enter display group number (from the table Anchor) and


HELP
What now appears in the display is the measured value block Enter display group number
XXX
selected in standardised form.

List of display groups:
Display group number
Readout on display
020
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
ident.
ident.
ident.
ident.
number
number
number
number
021
1 = ident. number 9th and 10th digit

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1st and 2nd digit

3rd and 4th digit
5th and 6th digit
7th and 8th digit
4 = free measured value block

022
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
start operation authorised

engine control unit answers
key status O.K.
free measured value block

EEA
Z7
Z0
Readout on display
-T1Ident. number 7th and 8th digit

Ident. number 5th and 6th digit

Ident. number 1st and 2nd digit

00
00
Readout on display
71
Free measured value block


Reading measured
value block 22
1
Readout on display
1
Free measured value block
Key status O.K.
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l
1 = yes
0 = no, this means that the vehicle key is not/incorrectly adapted or
the transponder is defective
Engine control unit answers1)

l
l
1 = yes
0 = no, this means that there is a fault in the engine control unit or in the
wiring
Start authorised
l
l
1 = yes
0 = no, this means that the vehicle key is not/incorrectly adapted or the engine
control unit is incorrectly coded or faulty
1)
Depending on the engine control unit, the measured value block is in the setting 0 =
engine control unit does not answer for 10 ... 30 s after the engine and the ignition is
switched off, this means the engine control unit is abled and there is no defect. Initiate again
the self-diagnosis for reasons of safety Chapter.
Adaptation
t
Adaptation after changing the engine control unit Chapter.
Adaptation after changing the immobiliser control unit Chapter.
Adapt ignition key

Note
If new or additional ignitions keys are required they must be adapted to the immobiliser
control unit.
Observe the procedure when changing the lock set, the reader coil and the immobiliser
control unit procedure for changing lock set or immobiliser control unit.
t
t
Always adapt all the ignition keys, i.e. also the available ignition keys.
If it is not possible to adapt all of the keys, for instance when travelling abroad, the
customer should have this operation carried out subsequently by his local KODA dealer.
t The number of already adapted keys is displayed by selecting the function Adaptation.
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t The adaptation can be interrupted with the key C of the vehicle system tester.
Requirements
t
All ignition keys must be available. If no old ignition key is available, see Lost ignition key
procedure Anchor.
Key fob with concealed secret number is available, if not, see Determining the secret
number Anchor.
Insert the old (authorised) ignition key in the ignition lock.

Connect the vehicle system tester and enter the address word 17 Dash panel insert
Chapter.
After control unit identification is displayed:
Press key.
Readout on display:
Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Enter secret number, place a 0 ahead of the 4-digit number (e.g.

01915).
The PIN code is indicated on the key fob and can be read by carefully
"scratching free" the protective layer (e.g. with a coin).
Note
Login procedure
Enter code number
XXXXX
If the PIN code indicated in the key fob is only a 2 or 3-digit number, the
front entry must then be completed with zeros, e.g. 344 = 00344.
Readout on display:
Note
t
t
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
If the following readout appears briefly in the display:

PIN code is not accepted. Repeat entry.
2 attempts for entering the secret number correctly are immediately

possible, the 3rd attempt is only permissible after waiting at least 35
Tester sends
t
minutes, if the ignition remains switched on constantly during this time and address word
17
if you quit self-diagnosis with the function 06 End output.
Caution!
Readout on display:
If this readout appears during the Login procedure, the secret number
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Function is
unknown or cannot
->
was entered several times incorrectly (e.g. incorrect secret code).

Note
The control unit blocks automatically after a third incorrect entry of the
t secret number. In the display of the trip counter in the dash panel insert
be carried out at
appears FAIL.
the moment
A further attempt is only permissible after waiting at least 10 minutes, if

the ignition remains switched on constantly during this time and if you
t
quit self-diagnosis with the function 06 End output This time is
doubled after each additional three unsuccessful attempts.
Enter function 10 and confirm with key Q.
Readout on display:
Press keys 2 and 1. (The "channel 21" is selected with 21.) Adaptation
Readout on display:
Repeat adaptation by entering the PIN
code.
Function is unknown or cannot

be carried out at the moment
->
Readout on display:
The top line indicates that 2 ignition keys have been
adapted to the system.
Channel 21
2 ->
Adaptation
<-
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Press the key 0 four times and then enter the number of all
ignition keys to be adapted, including the existing keys (e.g.
00003); up to 8 keys are possible.
Readout in display if 3 ignition keys are to be

adapted:
Channel 21
Adaptation
2 ->
XXXXX
Channel 21
Adaptation
<-
Readout on display:
Channel 21
Adaptation
3 Q
->
3 Q
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 21
Adaptation
3 ->
The key in the ignition lock is now adapted.

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Insert the next key in the ignition lock and switch on the ignition
for at least 1 second.
Repeat adaptation procedure until all of the keys have been

adapted.
Note
Do not exceed 30 seconds when adapting all of the keys; the time
is not registered if the ignition is switched off.
Enter function 02 Interrogate fault memory. If no fault is
stored, the function "Key adaptation" has been successfully
completed.
After each successful log-in function the immobiliser is
deactivated for 10 minutes, i.e. it is not purposeful to perform a
system or functional test during this period.
Note
The number of keys to be adapted can also be entered using the

key (reducing the number) and the key (increasing the
number).
Readout on display:
The top line indicates that 2 ignition keys have been
adapted to the system.
Use the key to reduce the number of the keys or use the <-
key to increase the number of keys e.g. to 3.
Readout in display if 3 ignition keys are to be

adapted:
Channel 21
2 ->
Adaptation
->
Channel 21
Adaptation
<-
Readout on display:
Channel 21
Adaptation
3 Q
->
3 Q
Readout on display:
Press key.
The key in the ignition lock is now adapted.
Insert the next key in the ignition lock and switch on the
ignition for at least 1 second.
Repeat adaptation procedure until all of the keys have been

adapted.
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Channel 21
Adaptation
3 ->
Note
Do not exceed 30 seconds when adapting all of the keys; the

time is not registered if the ignition is switched off.
Enter function 02 Interrogate fault memory. If no fault is
stored, the function "Key adaptation" has been successfully
completed.
The following fault messages are a result of the adaptation
procedure and can be ignored:
Data transfer error
Readout on display (ignore).

Readout on display (ignore).
Rapid data transfer

Tester sends address word 25
Readout on display (ignore):

The fault Key not authorised is displayed throughout the adaptation
procedure as it is not permitted to start the engine during adaptation.
The ignition key adaptation is automatically terminated if:
t
the number of adapted keys has been reached,
the ignition is once again switched on with an already adapted key and
remains switched on for more than 1 second (fault is stored).
the allowed adaptation time of 30 seconds after switching on the ignition

with the 2nd key has been exceeded (fault is stored).
a fault is stored during the key adaptation.
Lost key procedure
Order the spare ignition key by referring to the locking number.

Adapt all of the ignition keys Chapter.
Adapt all the keys of the control unit for radio remote control on vehicles
with radio remote control Body Work Rep. Gr.57
Determine secret number

If the 4-digit secret number is not known or the key fob with the secret
number is not available, then the secret number must be obtained from the
authorised distributor (domestic) or the importer (in the case of other
countries) by means of the 14-digit identification number for immobiliser
control unit.
The identification number of the immobiliser control unit is provided:
t
as a sticker on the key fob for the customer
t can be read via the self-diagnosis, see Interrogating control unit version
263
Tester sends
address word 17
Key not
authorised
as a sticker on the dash panel insert
Adaptation after changing the engine control unit

Note
The engine control unit or the control unit for fuel shut-off valve is adapted to the
t immobiliser control unit. An adaptation must be performed again when changing the
components.
t
If no authorised ignition key is available, but the secret number, new ignition keys must be
made and adapted.
t The adaptation can be interrupted with the key C of the -V.A.G 1552- or -V.A.G 1551-.

Connect the vehicle system tester and enter the address word 17 Dash panel insert
Chapter.
Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter 10 for the function Adaptation and confirm the HELP
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Enter channel number 00.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Adaptation
Adaptation
Erase initialisation values?
Adaptation
Initialisation values erased
->
Readout on display:
Enter 06 for the function End output and confirm with the
key Q.
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX
Note
The engine control unit identification is stored in the

immobiliser control unit and the engine can be started.
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Adaptation after changing the immobiliser control unit

Note
The immobiliser control unit is installed in the dash panel insert, this means that when
changing the dash panel insert, the immobiliser control unit is also replaced.
after changing the engine control unit perform adaptation Chapter.

Emergency start function with -V.A.G 1552-
A vehicle with a deactivated immobiliser, unfit to drive, can be enabled with the emergency start function
and driven to the next local KODA dealer using its own engine power.
Note
A possible blocking period which was triggered through faulty or incorrect use of the emergency start
function without V.A.G 1552, can be lifted immediately with this emergency start function.
Requirements
t
t
The customer must identify himself as a legitimate vehicle user or owner with the vehicle
documents and the identification papers.
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 - or -V.A.G 1551-.
number Anchor.
Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- or -V.A.G 1551- and enter the address word
17 Dash panel insert Chapter.
Press key.
Readout on display:
11 Enter Login procedure and confirm the entry

with the key Q.
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Readout on display:
Enter secret number, place a 0 ahead of the 4-digit number (e.g.

01915).
The PIN code is indicated on the key fob and can be read by carefully
"scratching free" the protective layer (e.g. with a coin).
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Login procedure
Enter code number
XXXXX
Note
If the PIN code indicated in the key fob is only a 2 or 3-digit number, the
front entry must then be completed with zeros, e.g. 344 = 00344.
Readout on display:
Note
t
t
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
If the following readout appears briefly in the display:

PIN code is not accepted. Repeat entry.
2 attempts for entering the secret number correctly are immediately

possible, the 3rd attempt is only permissible after waiting at least 10
t
minutes, if the ignition remains switched on constantly during this time
and if you quit self-diagnosis with the function 06 End output.
Enter 06 for the function End output Chapter.

Start the engine again.
Vehicle system
test
HELP
Select function
XX
Note
Tester sends
address wor
If the emergency start attempt has been successfully performed, the

t vehicle engine can always be restarted during a period of 45 mins. when
the S contact is closed.
t
If the S contact is opened, i.e. the ignition key is withdrawn, the engine
can only be started within 10 mins.
Emergency start function without V.A.G 1552
A vehicle with a deactivated immobiliser, unfit to drive, can be enabled with the emergency start function
and driven to the next local KODA dealer using its own engine power.
Note
A possible blocking period which was triggered through faulty or incorrect use of the emergency start
function with V.A.G 1552, can be lifted immediately with this emergency start function.
Requirements
t
The customer must identify himself as a legitimate vehicle user or owner with the vehicle
documents and the identification papers.
number Anchor.
Switch on ignition
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At the same time turn the set button for time on the dash panel insert and press the trip
counter reset button.
In the display of the trip counter appears: 0 0 0 0 and the first digit flashes.
Only the first digit from 0 through 9 can be pressed with the trip counter reset button.
Press the trip counter reset button as often as necessary until the valid first digit of the
secret number is displayed, e.g. 5.
In the display of the trip counter appears: 5 0 0 0.
Turn the set button for time.
In the display of the trip counter appears: 5 0 0 0 and the second digit flashes.
Press the trip counter reset button as often as necessary until the valid second digit of the
In the display of the trip counter appears: 5 3 0 0 and the third digit flashes.
Press the trip counter reset button as often as necessary until the valid third digit of the
In the display of the trip counter appears: 5 3 4 0 and the fourth digit flashes.
Press the trip counter reset button as often as necessary until the valid fourth digit of the
At the same time turn the set button for time on the dash panel insert and press the trip
counter reset button.
In the display of the trip counter appears again the readout of the trip.
The immobiliser warning light goes out if the valid secret number was entered.
Switch off the ignition and then start the engine.

Note
The control unit blocks automatically after a third incorrect entry of the secret number. In
the display of the trip counter in the dash panel insert appears FAIL.
A further attempt is only permissible after waiting at least 10 minutes, if the ignition
t remains switched on constantly during this time. This time is doubled after each additional
three unsuccessful attempts.
t If no button or knob is operated for longer than 30 s, during the entry procedure, the
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emergency start attempt is aborted.

t
If the emergency start attempt has been successfully performed, the vehicle engine can
always be restarted during a period of 45 mins. when the S contact is closed.
If the S contact is opened, i.e. the ignition key is withdrawn, the engine can only be started
within 10 mins.
Transponder defective and/or key loss

t
The transponder is integrated in the ignition key.
If the transponder is defective or a key was lost, the complete set of car keys must be
replaced.
Make spare keys with integrated transponder by referring to the locking number or order
them.
Adapt all of the ignition keys Chapter.
Replacing reader coil

t The reader coil is firmly connected to the lock cylinder and cannot be replaced separately.
t
The reader coil must be exchanged together with the lock cylinder.
t In order to establish the mobility as quickly as possible, proceed as follows:
Remove lock cylinder Chapter.
Install the spare lock cylinder with a random locking number and adapt the door locks.
Note
The customer must operate the vehicle with two vehicle keys during the delivery period.
After delivery the spare lock cylinder must be replaced with the ordered vehicle-specific
lock cylinder.
Procedure when changing the lock set or the immobiliser control unit
Note
In order to ensure an identification of the immobiliser at a later stage, the following steps must absolutely be
carried out when changing the lock set and the control unit.
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1. 2-part sticker of the lock set
Note
The stickers on the key fob of the new key set
serve to identify the mechanical locking.
Separate the right sticker -2- (with bar code),
remove it from the key fob of the new lock set
and destroy it.
Remove the remaining left sticker -1- (without
bar code) from the new key fob and affix it to
the key fob of the customer instead of the
previous old sticker.
Thus, the identification on the key fob of the

customer was updated:
t left sticker -1- (new) - mechanical locking
t right sticker - immobiliser control unit
2. 3-part sticker of the immobiliser control

unit in the dash panel insert
Remove and separate the large sticker -1- (with

bar code) and the bottom left small sticker -3
(black concealed characteristic diagram) from
the new dash panel insert. Destroy the large
sticker -1- (with bar code).
Affix the small sticker -3- (black concealed
characteristic diagram) to the key fob of the
customer instead of the previous right sticker.
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Thus, the identification on the key fob of the

customer was updated:
t left sticker - mechanical locking
right sticker -3- (new) - immobiliser control
t
unit
System check
Note
After each successful log-in function the immobiliser is deactivated for 10 minutes, i.e. it is
not purposeful to perform a system or functional test during this period.
The ignition must be switched "Off" for at least 30 seconds.

Cover the reader coil with a metal plate with a slot, e.g. place a suitable flat washer on the
ignition lock and insert the ignition key through the hole into the ignition lock.
or
Separate the electrical cable of the reader coil at the plug between the ignition starter switch
and the immobiliser control unit.
Activate the starter.
The engine must not run and the warning light must flash.
Initiating self-diagnosis of immobilizer Chapter.

Interrogating fault memory Chapter:
One of the following error messages appears on the display.

Readout on display:
or
Readout on display:
Key
Signal too low
Immobiliser reader coil D2
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Repairing switch
WARNING
Removing and installing switches in centre console
Removing:
Unclip the trim strip -1- around the centre console.
Use a small screwdriver inserted from the left

to carefully lever out the relevant switch from
the centre console.
Then pull out the switch and disconnect the
plug connection.
Installing:
Mount the plug connection.
Press the switch into the mount in the centre
console and lock in place.
Removing and installing light switch
Removing:
Press the light switch -1- and at the same time

turn it to the right -2-.
Pull out the switch towards you in this position
-3-.
Disconnect plug connection at switch.
Installing:
Mount the plug connection.
Carefully push the light switch into the opening
until it audibly locks into place.
Removing and installing the headlight range control adjuster
Removing:
Remove the light switch from the cover.

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Unclip cover with adjuster.

Press together both metal clips -1- and pull out

the adjuster -2- in direction of arrow.
Installing:
Mount plug connections.
Insert the adjuster for headlamp range control
into the guide webs in the cover and press in up
to the stop.
Clip the cover in the dash panel and install the
light switch.
Removing and installing the door contact switch

The door contact switch is fitted in the door lock and cannot be replaced separately if any
defects arise.
Remove door lock and replace it Body Work Rep. Gr.57 Rep. Gr.58.
Removing and installing electrical switch for sun roof and interior light
For vehicles up to 07.99

Removing:
Lever off the interior light using the tool 3409.

Disconnect both plug connections.
Installing:
Insert the connectors.

Clip in the interior light with electrical switch
for sun roof.

For vehicles as of 08.99
Removing
Remove light emission window.
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Unscrew fixing screws -arrows-.

Remove interior light and sun roof switch.
Disconnect both plug connections.
Installing:
Removing and installing the mirror adjustment switch
Up to MY 98
Removing
Carefully unclip mirror adjustment switch
together with trim surround -arrow-.

Disconnect the plug connection at the mirror
adjustment switch.
Unclip the mirror adjustment switch from the
trim surround.
Installing:
As of MY 99
The removal and installation procedure is carried
out as described for model year 98.
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Removing and installing the switch for the power window lifter
Removing
Carefully unclip the plastic cover (handle) -1and the switch cover -2-.
Release the three Phillips head screws

-arrows-.
Carefully remove the switch combination with
cover and disconnect the plug on the rear side
and remove it.
Remove switch combination.
Installing:
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Repairing interior lights

Removing and installing glove box light
Removing:
Use a cross-head screwdriver to grasp behind the lens and carefully lever out lamp.
Replace light bulb 12 V, 3 W.

Installing:
Note
Check fitting position. The switch contact of the lamp must point downwards.
Insert the lens with lamp socket in the glove

box and lock into position.
Removing and installing the reading light (rear)
Removing:
Use a cross-head screwdriver to grasp behind the lens and carefully lever out lamp.

Installing:
Removing and installing front ashtray illumination

Removing
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Remove ashtray with housing Body Work Rep. Gr.68.
Carefully clip the lamp holder -2- out of

the ashtray housing -1-.
Install

order.
Removing and installing make-up mirror lamp
Removing
Carefully lever out the mirror cover using a cross-head screwdriver (the cover is fitted with side tabs).

Install
Insert the cover until it clicks into position.

After installing a new light bulb, check the operation of the make-up mirror lamp.
Removing and installing door warning lamp
Removing
Place a cross-head screwdriver under the cover and carefully lever out the light.

Remove the cover from the light.
Install
After installing a new light bulb, check the
operation of the door warning lamp.
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Removing and installing warning light for airbag switch-off function

Note
On vehicles as of MY 03, the interior light was retrofitted with a warning light for airbag
switch-off function. This warning light is a fixed component part of the interior light and
therefore both lights must be completely replaced.
Removing
Install

Note
After installing the interior light housing, check the operation of the warning light for airbag
switch-off function.
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Repairing the horn

WARNING
Note
coding.
If the battery earth strap is disconnected and re-connected, carry out additional operations
Chapter.
Removing and installing horn
Removing:
Remove the plastic cover at the front left on the underside of the vehicle.
Vehicles with dual tone horns:
Unscrew the fixing nuts -arrows- (10 Nm) and

remove the horns from the holders.
Disconnect the plug connections.
Vehicles with simple horn:
Note
Do not loosen the nut M8 on the fixing bolt of the

horn.
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Unscrew the fixing screw (20 Nm) -arrow from the nut on the holder and remove the horn
with the hanger.
Installing:
Removing and installing luggage compartment light

WARNING
Note
coding.
re-set clock,
Removing
Open tailgate.
Only Octavia:
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Carefully clip the luggage compartment

light out of the side trim panel.
Remove luggage compartment light.

Only Octavia Combi:
Carefully clip the luggage compartment

light out of the bottom trim panel of pillar
D.
Disconnect plug.
For all vehicles:

Install

order.
Removing and installing switch for remote release/fuel tank cap

WARNING
Note

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Removing - version I.
Carefully unclip the switch for remote

release/fuel tank cap -arrows- upwards.

Install

order.
Removing - version Il.
Carefully lever the switch for remote

release/fuel tank cap out of the centre
dash panel with a small screwdriver.

Install

order.
Removing and installing the luggage compartment power socket

WARNING
Note
coding.
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re-set clock,
Removing
Open tailgate.
Remove bottom left trim panel of pillar D Body Work Rep. Gr.70.
Release the nut -5- from the power

socket sleeve -3- with cap -2-.
Remove the power socket -1- with sleeve

-3- from the trim panel of pillar D.
Install

order.
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Sensor for interior monitoring -G273Removing and installing

WARNING
Note
coding.
re-set clock,
Removing
Remove cover from centre dash panel.

Remove front ashtray.
Remove control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87- and disconnect the
plug connections.
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Unplug connector from sensor -1-.
Slacken both screws -2- and remove the

sensor.
Install

order.
Inspection
The function of the sensor for interior monitoring can be checked by the Service station as well as by the
customer.
Open the window pane of the driver's door slightly, so that you can reach in.
Lock the vehicle with the key or the remote control.

Wait approx. 2 minutes for the alarm system to be fully effective (recognizable by the slow flashing of the
red warning light in the driver's door).

Now reach through the opened window of the driver's door into the interior. The alarm must immediately
set off (hazard warning lights and alarm horn).
The alarm is deactivated by unlocking the vehicle.
Regulate sensitivity
The interior monitoring sensor is fitted with a regulator to control the response sensitivity.
The factory setting is on medium sensitivity. The Service station will adapt the response
sensitivity to the customer's requirements:
Carry out the first 3 work steps for removing the sensor Chapter.
Now the trim-pot sensor can be set to + (increase in sensitivity) or to - (time delay
sensitivity) with a suitable screwdriver.
Perform a functional test.
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Alarm system
WARNING
Note
coding.
re-set clock,
Removing and installing foot switch for alarm system

Removing
Remove the entrance plate Body Work Rep. Gr.68.
Remove the trim panel below the dash panel Body Work Rep. Gr.68.
Remove trim panel at bottom of pillar A Body Work Rep. Gr.70.
Remove the floor covering in the area of the bottom pillar A.
Remove screws -2-.

Separate the sender -1- from the
electrical installation and remove it.
Install

order.
Self-diagnosis of the 2nd generation immobiliser MY 01 ?

Valid for engines: 1.6/74 kW; 2.0/85 kW (APK, AEG, AQY); 1.8/110 kW EU3D (AGU).
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The procedure for conducting the self-diagnosis is identical to the 1st generation Chapter except the function 08.
The function 08 Read measured value block is identical to the 3rd generation Chapter.
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Self-diagnosis of the 3rd generation immobiliser MY 01 ?
Valid for engines: 1.4/55 kW; 1.6/75 kW; 2.0/85 kW (AZH, AZJ); 1.8/110 kW EU3 and EU4 (ARX, AUM);
1.8/132 kW; diesel engines.
The electronic immobiliser consists of:
t an immobiliser control unit integrated in the dash panel insert
t
an adapted engine control unit
t
a reader coil on the ignition lock
t
adapted ignition keys with electronic circuit
t
a warning light in the dash panel insert
Carry out self-diagnosis of immobiliser

t
t
Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3-, 3A, 3B or 3C
Test requirements
l
Fuses according to current flow diagram O.K.
all electrical components switched off
Connecting vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552The diagnostic connection is located in the storage compartment on the driver's side.

-V.A.G 1552- with appropriate cable.
Switch on ignition.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX
Note

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Enter address word 17 dash panel insert and confirm

with key Q.

t
1U0920810A: Spare part no.
t COMBI+IMMOBILISER: Designation of component

t
t
VDO: Manufacturer's identification

V03: Software version of dash panel insert (other
readouts are possible)
1U0920810A COMBI+IMMOBILISER VDO V03

->
Coding 05112
WSC
00123

t

-> Press key.
Readout on display:
t
t
TMBCC11U012430077:Vehicle number
SKZ720Y0531556: 14-digit identification number for
TMBCC11U012430077 SKZ720Y0531556
->
-> Press key.
If one of the following messages is shown on the display, carry out fault
finding as specified in the fault finding programme in the diagnostic
cable binder Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and
Fitting Locations.
Vehicle system test

HELP
The control unit
does not respond!
Vehicle system test

HELP
Vehicle system test
HELP

-> Press key.

Vehicle system test

HELP
term.
02 - Interrogating fault memory Chapter

05 - Erasing fault memory Chapter
10 - Adaptation Anchor.
11 - Login procedure Chapter.
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Fault table

Ending output

Vehicle system test
HELP
Readout on display:
Select
function
XX
Readout on display:
Enter code number of the desired display group and confirm with HELP

the key Q.
Readout on display
1
1
1
2
Number of initialised keys
l
1 to 8 keys
Key code read
l
1 = yes
l
0 = no
Engine control unit communicates
l
1 = yes
l
0 = no
Start authorised
l
1 = yes
l
0 = no

Reading measured
Readout on display
value block 23
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Status of immobiliser
l
1 = Basic factory setting
l 2 = Control unit ready for adaptation
l 3 = Control unit is adapted, keys are learned
l 4 = Basic setting of replacement control unit
5 = The codes are read into the control unit (if these agree with the code of the
l
engine control unit = move on to status 6)
l
6 = Keys can be adapted
l
7 = Key adaptation
programmed key code (key is learned)
l
1 = yes
l
0 = no
Key locking (2nd generation - no, 3rd generation - yes)
l
1 = yes
l
0 = no
Drive code of the key
l
1 = yes
l
0 = no

block 24
0
0
0
Readout on display
0
Blocking period for reading key code, after 20x terminal 15 ''on'' with
unauthorised key
l
0 to 10 minutes
Blocking period of emergency release
l 0 to 255 minutes (FAIL lights up on the dash panel insert)
Blocking period of adaptation via channel 50
Blocking period of PIN entry
Performing the log-in procedure

Log-in function must be performed in these possible instances:
t
when inserting an already used dash panel insert Chapter
before the function adaptation of new ignition keys Anchor
adapting for engine control unit Chapter
for emergency release of the vehicle Chapter
Adaptation
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Adapt ignition key Chapter
Adaptation after changing the engine control unit Chapter
Adaptation after changing the immobiliser control unit Chapter
Adaptation table:
Adaptation channel
Adaptation purpose
21
Key programming
50
Adaptation of the immobiliser
Adapt ignition key

Work procedure Chapter.
Adaptation after changing the new engine control unit

Requirements
l
Secret number of immobiliser control unit is present
Readout on display:
Enter address word 01 Engine electronics and

Vehicle system test

HELP
Readout on display:

Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Readout on display:
Enter code number according to table and confirm with key

Q.
Login procedure
Table of code numbers:

Injection system
Code number
SIMOS 3
00000
Bosch, diesel
12233
Readout on display:
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Q.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Adaptation
Enter 50 and confirm with key Q.
Press key.
Channel 50
PIN?
Adaptation
32000 ->
(- -)
Readout on display:
Enter the secret number for the relevant vehicle (from the
immobiliser control unit) and confirm the entry with key Q.
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000 Q
Readout on display:
Channel 50
Adaptation
After approx. 4 to 5 seconds the vehicle number Wait

is displayed.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
(-
Channel 50
Adaptation
TMBMC46Y0Y7000001
32000 Q
(- -)
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000 Q
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000 ->
-)
32000 ->
Readout on display:
Press key.
TMBMC46Y0Y7000001
SKZ7Z0W0202038
->
The immobiliser warning light goes out.

Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
HELP
Adaptation after insertion of a used engine control unit

l
The secret number of the immobiliser control unit of the vehicle from which the engine
control unit was removed is available.
The secret number of the immobiliser control unit of the vehicle in which the engine control
unit is fitted is available
Note
The adaptation process of a used engine control unit is identical to the adaptation process of
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a new engine control unit. The secret number of the immobiliser control unit of the original
vehicle must be entered as a code number in the function 11.
Adaptation process Chapter
Adaptation after changing the new immobiliser control unit

Note

Switch on ignition.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and enter address word 17 Dash panel insert
Anchor.
-> Press key.
Readout on display:

Q.
Vehicle system test

Select function XX
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 50
PIN?
Adaptation
HELP
Adaptation
32000 ->
(- -)
Readout on display:
immobiliser control unit) and confirm the entry with key Q.
Readout on display:
After approx. 4 to 5 seconds the vehicle number is
displayed and the immobiliser warning light lights up.
Readout on display:
Channel 50
32000 ->
Wait
-)
Channel 50
Adaptation
TMBMC46Y0Y7000001
Readout on display:
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000 Q

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(-
32000 Q
(- -)
Channel 50
Adaptation
Store changed value
Adaptation
32000 Q
Readout on display:
Press key.
The dash panel insert has adopted the original secret number of
the vehicle.
The dash panel insert is now set to the address word 17 and after
approx. 2 seconds the vehicle number and the identification
number of the immobiliser are displayed.
Readout on display:
TMBMC46Y0Y7000001
SKZ7Z0W0202038
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000 ->
->
Press key.
Readout on display:

Vehicle system test

HELP
Select function XX

Enter 00 for the address word Automatic test sequence
and confirm the entry with key Q.
Adaptation after insertion of an already used dash panel insert

Requirements
The original code number of the immobiliser control unit is provided.
After ending the adaptation, the original code number is cancelled and only the code number
for the relevant vehicle is used.
Note
Switch on ignition.
Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and enter address word 17 Dash panel insert
Anchor.
Press key.
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Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
HELP
Q.
Readout on display:
Login procedure
Enter the secret number of the installed immobiliser control unit and Enter code number
XXXXX
confirm the entry with key Q.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
HELP
Q.
Readout on display:
Readout on display:
Press key.
Channel 50
PIN?
Adaptation
Adaptation
32000 ->
(- -)
Readout on display:
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000 Q
Enter
adaptation
value
removed immobiliser control unit) and confirm the entry with
XXXXX
key Q.
Readout on display:
After approx. 4 to 5 seconds the vehicle number is

displayed and the immobiliser warning light lights up.
Readout on display:
Channel 50
32000 ->
Wait
-)
Channel 50
Adaptation
TMBMC46Y0Y7000001
Adaptation
(-
32000 Q
(- -)
Readout on display:
Channel 50
Adaptation
Store changed value
32000 Q

Readout on display:
Press key.
The dash panel insert has adopted the original secret number of
the vehicle.
The dash panel insert is now set to the address word 17 and after
approx. 2 seconds the vehicle number and the identification
number of the immobiliser are displayed.
Readout on display:
TMBMC46Y0Y7000001
SKZ7Z0W0204038
Channel 50
Adaptation
32000
->
->
Press key.
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

HELP
296

Enter 00 for the address word Automatic test sequence Select function XX
and confirm the entry with key Q.
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Wiring
Relay holder, fuse holder
WARNING
Removing and installing relay and fuse holder

Removing:
Note
The additional relay holder -A- is not generally fitted, yet only with the corresponding
auxiliary equipment.
Remove the cover on the bottom left Body work Rep. Gr.70.
Loosen both fixing screws -C- (2 Nm), if

necessary, loosen all screwed
connections -D-.
Pull out the relay and the control units

then unclip the relevant relay carrier.
Remove relay holder -B- and additional

relay holder -A- downwards.
Installing:

Note
The assignment of the relay and fuse

holder can always be taken from the valid
current flow diagram Current Flow
Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding, Fitting
Locations.
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Emergency start function with -V.A.G 1552-..............................................................................- 287 Requirements......................................................................................................................................... - 287 -

Emergency start function without V.A.G 1552...........................................................................- 288 Requirements......................................................................................................................................... - 288 -

System check............................................................................................................................ - 292 -

Warning instructions and safety precautions for

Measuring voltage under load

First of all disconnect the battery earth strap.

Measure the voltage under load with a battery

Cold test current

Minimum voltage (limit value)

Work sequence when disconnecting and connecting the battery

Switch on the ignition before connecting the battery.

Neither grease nor oil the battery terminals.

When connecting, fit pole terminal of

Check the window lifter/comfort electrics

Code radio sets with Safe coding

Other adjustments may have to be made

Check the battery

Visual inspection Anchor.

During the visual inspection determine:

Measure no-load voltage

Handheld multimeter, e.g. -V.A.G 1526A -.

Use the handheld multimeter to measure the battery voltage.

The battery no-load voltage must not fall below 12.5 V.

Charging battery Chapter

Use the handheld multimeter to measure the battery voltage.

The battery no-load voltage must not fall below 12.5 V.

If the no-load voltage is N.O.K., replace battery.

explosive gas mixture when charging.

Battery charger, e.g. -VAS 5900-, -VAS 5903- or -VAS 5095A-.

t Batteries must only be charged with chargers recommended by the manufacturer.

Switch on battery charger Operating instructions for battery charger

Severely discharged batteries

Removing and installing the battery

Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.

Release the catch pegs -arrows- of the

Unscrew the fixing screw -2- and remove

Insert the battery in the tray in such a

Align the battery in the tray in such a

battery foot strip is flush with the

For batteries without hose for the central

There are certain dangers if the battery is

A shortened working life due to damage

Damage of the grid plates for the

Damage to the battery housing from the

Inadeqaute crash safety.

Pole terminal of positive cable to positive pole of battery

Additional cable to battery pole terminal

Mounting bracket for battery tray

Removing and installing the battery tray

Remove battery Chapter

Unscrew fixing screw -5- for air filter.

Remove cover for cable duct on the rear

Unscrew the four fixing screws for the

Remove battery tray with cover.

Magic eye -1- is used for quickly determining the

Checking the battery using the magic eye

Green - Battery is adequately charged up.

We recommend to replace batteries which are older than 5 years of age.

Magic eye -1- is used for quickly determining the

Checking the battery using the magic eye

Green - Battery is adequately charged

We recommend to replace batteries which are older than 5 years of age.