⇐ Ensure that the Status is “Open” .
⇐ Note the Applicable Criteria ID for
use in determining the correct work to be done
and associated parts.
Continue to Section B

Note: When performing the update programming procedure, ALL DTCs for all
control units are erased. Always first
address stored DTCs for customer
concerns unrelated to the flash
procedure
Note: The following “Update – Programming”
process may overwrite any “TUNED”
ECM programming. The dealership
should advise owner accordingly and
get owner’s written consent to perform
the update procedure

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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Note: Battery MUST have a minimum no
load charge between 12.5V and
14.5V (failure to maintain voltage
during update process can lead to
control module failure)
VAS 5051B must be connected to
vehicle and 110V AC power supply at
all times during update programming
VAS 5052 must be connected to
vehicle and battery voltage
requirements maintained
Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (e.g. mobile
phones) switched OFF

Note: Use PSC 550S or INC 940 battery
charger to maintain vehicle battery
voltage

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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SECTION B- ECM DTC Interrogation

⇐ Connect diagnostic tester to vehicle data link
connector -arrow- using standard diagnostic
tester cable
•

Turn ignition switch to “ON” position

⇐ On diagnostic tester start-up screen, press
“Vehicle Self-Diagnosis” button
•

Select Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)

•

Select “01 - Engine electronics”

•

Select “004 – DTC Memory content” and check
for DTCs

•

If DTC is present for the front oxygen sensor,
print DTC information, turn ignition switch to
“OFF” position, disconnect diagnostic tester
from vehicle and proceed to SECTION C
Tip: DTC print-out must remain with
dealership’s repair order copy!

•

If no front oxygen sensor DTC is present, go to
SECTION D

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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SECTION C – Front Oxygen Sensor Replacement
•

Disconnect wire harness connector from oxygen
sensor

⇐ Use special tool 3337 to remove front oxygen
sensor -1- from exhaust manifold
Note: Coat threads of new oxygen sensor,
06A 906 262Q, using anti-seize
compound marked “safe for oxygen
sensors”. Do not allow compound to
enter slots on sensor body
•

Install new oxygen sensor (06A 906 262Q) and
tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

•

Reconnect oxygen sensor to wire harness;
proceed to SECTION D

SECTION D – ECM Reprogramming
• Connect a Volkswagen approved battery charger
to vehicle and check battery voltage to ensure it
is greater than 12.5 V and less than 14.5 V
• If oxygen sensor was replaced, reconnect
diagnostic tester to vehicle and switch ignition to
”ON” position
• Insert CD ROM, (WAAACTION0407) into
diagnostic tester as soon as the start screen is
displayed
Note: Nonobservance of the following points
may lead to ECM failure!
VAS 5052 or 5051B must always be
connected to the approved power
supply at approved voltages. Under
no circumstances should the power
supply be interrupted or the diagnostic
connector unplugged during the flash
procedure
Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones)
must be switched OFF

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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Tip: You must return to the start screen
before starting a new update
programming session, otherwise the
update programming CD will not be
recognized by the diagnostic tester
• If VAS 5052/5051B was disconnected,
reconnect it to vehicle data link connector
using standard diagnostic tester cable
⇐ On diagnostic tester start-up screen, press
“Vehicle Self-Diagnosis” button
• Select Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)
• Select “01 - Engine electronics”

⇐ Select “19 - Update programming”

⇐ This screen is displayed; switch ignition “OFF”
and ON”

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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⇐ Read information displayed on WARNING!
screen and press the forward arrow button
Tip: When using a VAS 5051B, if this
WARNING! screen is not displayed
and a different screen showing
message “The EDIABAS does not
deliver a system error” is displayed,
press “Canceling” button and another
screen instructing to turn ignition
switch “OFF” and “ON” will be
displayed. Press “Ignore” button and
tester will return to “01 - Engine
Electronics.” Disconnect VAS 5051B
from vehicle and connect VAS 5052.
If there is no access to ECM, exit
program, start vehicle and run for a
few seconds and shut off. ECM
access should be available
If update programming cannot be
started, please call 1 (800) 741-2919
and ask for technical assistance

⇐ Programming progress screen is displayed
and update programming begins

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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Tip: This illustration and the following two
illustrations are steps to do if the
update programming stops before
100% completion

⇐ If at any time during the update programming
this screen appears press the “Canceling”
button

⇐ After pressing the “Canceling” button this
screen is displayed. Press “Ignore” button and
tester will return to control module selection
screen. DO NOT switch ignition “OFF” and
“ON” or control unit will be destroyed
Note: Once the update programming
process has been initiated, the
ignition switch must not be turned
“OFF” until the update programming
reaches 100% or the control unit will
be destroyed

•

Select “01 - Engine electronics”

⇐ Select “19 - Update programming”
⇐ Press the forward arrow button and update
programming progression screen will be
displayed and update programming will be
restarted

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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⇐ After update programming is 100% complete,
switch ignition “OFF” and “ON”

⇐ Screen displays previous control unit part
number -arrow 1- and new control unit part
number -arrow 2•

Make a screen print and attach to work order

•

Press forward arrow button
Tip: If update programming stopped and
needed to be restarted, this screen
may not be displayed. Another screen
showing a message “The EDIABAS
does not deliver a system error” can be
displayed. Press the “Canceling”
button and another screen instructing
to turn ignition switch “OFF” and “ON”
will be displayed. Press “Ignore”
button and tester will return to “01 Engine electronics” showing new ECM
part number and software level. Erase
DTCs in ECM and go to Section D

⇐ Switch ignition “OFF” and "ON”

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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⇐ Press the back arrow button
•

Erase DTCs in ECM; proceed to SECTION E

Section E – Code Control Module

Note: Although a code may be shown in
the upper right hand corner of
screen, the control unit still must be
coded
•

Select “016 - Access authorization” and press
forward arrow button

•

Press buttons -1-, -2-, -8- and -3- to input login
code 1283

•

Press -Q- button to confirm

•

Press return arrow button two times when
“Function Performed Successfully” comes on in
upper left corner of screen

•

Select “009 – Coding” and press forward arrow
button

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
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Note: Although a code is shown in the
upper right hand corner of screen,
the control unit still must be coded
⇐ Enter relevant code number for vehicle noting
model year and options
•

Press -Q- button to confirm input
Tip: Message “Function is unknown or
cannot be carried out” is displayed if
an unauthorized code number has
been entered

Tip: ECM identification and coding are
displayed in upper right corner of
screen
•

Press return arrow button twice when “Coding
of vehicle completed” appears on screen in
upper left corner; proceed to Section F

SECTION F - Create Engine Readiness Code
Requirements for Generating Engine
Readiness Code:
− Vehicle in stationary position
− Automatic transmission selector lever in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position
− Turn off all electrical consumers (e.g. lights
and rear window defroster)
− Throttle valve angle less than 10 % ⇒
Display Group 3, display field 3
− Coolant temperature at least 85°C ⇒ Display
Group 4, display field 3
− Intake air temperature less than 60°C ⇒
Display Group 4, Display Field 4
•

Select “006 – Basic setting” and press
forward arrow button

•

Press buttons -9- & -8- for Display Group 98:
Throttle Body Adaptation

•

Press “Q” button to confirm

•

Press return arrow button when “ADP. O.K.” is
on screen

•

Start engine and let idle

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle.
These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition
described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2013 Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada Inc. All Rights
Reserved.

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