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A4 Mk1

Simos injection and ignition system (4-cylinder)
Coding control unit
Coding control unit
  • ‒ Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 (or fault reader V.A.G 1551) and select engine electronics control unit by entering address word "01" ( .)
    When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Enter "07" for the function "Code control unit" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Code control unit    Q
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)
  • ‒ Enter the correct code number for the vehicle and confirm by pressing Q.

Note:

See next page for a list of the possible coding variants that can be selected.

List of possible coding variants that can be selected for engines with code letters ANA:

Coding

For vehicles with

08001

Manual gearbox without ESP 1)

08011

Manual gearbox with ESP 1)

List of possible coding variants that can be selected for engines with code letters ALZ:

Coding

For vehicles with

06001

Manual gearbox without ESP 1)

06011

Manual gearbox with ESP 1)

1)The abbreviation "ESP" stands for electronic stability program. There will be an ESP switch in the centre console if the vehicle is equipped with an ESP system.
 
→ The display on fault reader V.A.G 1551 will show the control unit identification, as in this example.
3B0906018A 1.6l/2V SIMOS3 G00HS0002
Coding 08011    WSC 12345

Note:

If an unauthorised code number is entered:
 
→ Indicated on display:
Function is unknown or    ⇒
cannot be carried out at the moment
  • ‒ Repeat procedure, entering correct code number.
  • ‒ Press ⇒key.
 
→ Indicated on display (function selection):
Rapid data transfer    HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.

Note:

An incorrect coding results in:

  • ◆ Engine performance problems / poor driveability
  • ◆ Increased fuel consumption
  • ◆ Increased emissions
  • ◆ Faults stored in fault memory which are not actually present

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