Passat GLS 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 0102-06
Date: 020904
Brakes/Steering/Suspension - DTC's 00778 & 01044 Stored
Group: 01
Number: 02-06
Date: Sept. 4, 2002
Subject:
DTCs 00778 and 01044 Stored in Brake Electronics DTC Memory
Model(s):
Passat with Electronic Stabilization
2002, 2003
Program (ESP)
Condition
DTC's 00778-Steering angle sensor -G85- Balancing not carried out and 01044-Control Module incorrectly coded stored in DTC memory.
May be caused by Steering angle sensor -G85- malfunction.
Service
If sensor malfunctions, the ABS Control module coding is set to "0" and must be coded again. Coding cannot take place if angle sensor is
malfunctioning.
Prior to replacing ABS Control module:
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Check steering angle sensor and replace if malfunctioning.
Do not replace ABS Control module unless malfunctioning sensor replacement and subsequent ABS control module recoding does not eliminate DTC
01044.
Note:
VAS 5051 Guided fault finding will be updated to include Control module coding with the next release. Until the update is in place, use the
following to check Steering angle sensor and recode control Module.
Steering angle sensor, checking
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With VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 Diagnostic tool connected and ignition switched ON.
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From VAS 5051 Start-up screen, select "Vehicle Self Diagnosis".
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Use scroll bar to scroll down.
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Select vehicle system "03 - Brake electronics".