•

Return diagnostic tester to start up screen
Tip: If CD ROM is not removed, update
programming will not begin. Ensure
CD ROM has been removed

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.
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Section E - Update Programming Through
Guided Functions

⇐ Select “Guided Functions”

Tip: Update programming can be
performed multiple times; this includes
reprogramming of inoperative ECMs

⇐ Select “Volkswagen”

⇐ Select type of vehicle

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.
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⇐ Select model year

⇐ Select version

⇐ Select engine code

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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.
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⇐ Confirm vehicle identification

⇐ Connect VAS Tester to vehicle, if not already
connected

⇐ Select “Motor AFP”

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.
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⇐ Select “Engine Control Module, software
adaptation, recall N7”
•

Press forward arrow

⇐ Select “Engine Control Module, software
adaptation, recall N7”

•

Press forward arrow to start test plan

⇐ Prerequisite screen appears, “Connect a
battery charger”
Note: Use PSC 550S or INC 940 battery
charger to maintain vehicle battery
voltage

•

Select “Done” when charger is connected
Tip: If update programming does not
begin, make sure CD ROM has been
removed
- Select “Engine Control Module,
software adaptation, recall N7”
- Press forward arrow to start test plan
- 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.
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⇐ Reading of data records screen appears
•

Select “Done” to continue

⇐ Data record Initialization screen appears
•

Select “Yes” to adapt control module software

⇐ Checking pre-conditions screen appears
•

Select “Done” to adapt control module software

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.
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⇐ Read “Note” and “Warning”
•

Select “-Continue-“ to perform adaptation
Tip: Update programming can be
performed multiple times; this includes
reprogramming of inoperative ECMs

⇐ “Job will be performed…” will appear on
screen and progress bar will appear showing
update being performed

⇐ Once adaptation has completed “Ignition off”
screen will appear

•

Switch ignition off and then select “Done”

⇐ Progress bar will appear, leave ignition off
for 10 seconds

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.
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⇐ Switch ignition back on and select “Done”

⇐ Evaluating part number screen will display old
software version and new software version

•

Select “Done”

⇐

“OK Engine Control Module, software
adaption, recall N7” will display on Test Plan
screen

•

Select “GO TO”

•

Then select “EXIT”

•

Print Diagnostic Protocol, if possible, and
attach to repair order

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.
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Section F - Removal of Update Programming
From Hard Drive

•

Insert CD ROM (N7ACTION0707)

⇐ Select “Application” from start up screen

Tip: Failure to remove N7 update
programming from hard drive could
result in the interference of other
update CD ROMs

⇐ Select “Start application of CD-ROM”,
wait until screen flashes
•

Remove CD-ROM

•

Return diagnostic tester to start up screen

Section G - ECM Coding and Cruise Control
Activation

⇐ Select “Vehicle Self-Diagnosis”
•

Select “Onboard Diagnostics” (OBD) button

•

Select “01 – Engine Electronics”

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.
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⇐ Select “009 – Coding”
•

Code 1999 M.Y. vehicles to “1” for automatic
transmission or “0” for manual transmission

•

Code 2000 - 2001 M.Y. vehicles to “33” for
automatic transmission or “31” for manual
transmission

•

Code 2002 M.Y. vehicles according to coding
found on printout obtained prior to update

•

Set readiness code
Activate Cruise Control Feature (if
equipped)

•

If “G” -arrow- is visible in the ECM detail
information, the cruise control system is
activated
⇐ If there is no “G” -arrow-, the cruise control
feature is not activated;
• Select “016 – Access authorization” and
enter 00003 for 1999 M.Y. vehicles

OR

• Select “016 – Access authorization” and
enter 11463 for 2000 to 2002 M.Y.
vehicles
The “G” should then be visible in the display
•

California Dealers ONLY:
Fill out and affix emission recall
completion label (part number
ZVW 010 000) next to the vehicle emission
control information label.
Ensure recall completion label does
not cover any existing label(s)

Section H – Campaign Completion Label and
Parts Return/Disposal
Install Campaign Completion Label
•

Open hood

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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.
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⇐ Fill out and aff ix Campaign Complet ion
label, part number CAMP 010 000,
next to the vehicle emission control
inf ormation label

Campaign Completion

SAGA CODE:
DLR #:
REPAIR DATE:
CAMP 010 000

Tip: Ensure Campaign Completion
label does not cover any existing
label(s)
•

Close hood

Parts Return/Disposal
Properly destroy and dispose of removed parts in
accordance with all state/local requirements once
the parts are listed on the Parts Destruction and
Core Disposition report, unless otherwise indicated
and/or requested for return.
ALL WORK IS COMPLETE

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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Appendix A: Performing ECM software update via Software Version
Management (SVM). For use with ODIS equipped scan tools.

Tip:
To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow instructions in Technical Bulletin Instance
2014603 “Software Version Management”.
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation
response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the
claim.

Note:
Prior to launching VAS-PC application and starting control module update process, confirm tester screen
saver and power settings in accordance with ServiceNet=> Workshop Equipment=> VAS Tester=> Service
Information=> 2012=> Circular # VVT-12-02. Failure to do so may result in the tester entering power save
mode during data transfer, and subsequent control module failure.
When using a VAS 6150/5051B or VAS 5052A tester in conjunction with a VAS 5054A wireless
transmitter head for a flash procedure, please connect a USB cable between the transmitter head
and the tester. Failure to do so may lead to errors during the flash procedure.
VAS tools must only be used with their power adapters plugged in. Under no circumstances should
they be used on battery power alone during the programming procedure.

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 electro-magnetic interference sources (e.g. mobile phones, Bluetooth)
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.
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•

Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM Unit code as listed in the table below:

Model

All

•

Module

ECM (AW_01)

New Software
Part Number

New Software
Version
(or higher)

021906018A

6781

021906018B

6782

021906018K

6758

021906018M

6760

021906018Q

6759

021906018R

6762

021906018S

6761

021906018T

6764

021906018AA

6763

SVM Action Code

306B

Once the SVM update is complete, follow the instructions in Sections G and H for coding information and
proper vehicle labeling instructions.

Note:
The ECM coding MUST be performed after the SVM update is complete.

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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OWNER INFORMATION ABOUT CONTROL MODULE TUNING*
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
REPROGRAMMING (REFLASHING) OF CONTROL MODULE(S)
*) “TUNING” is described as the addition of or modification of any component which causes a
Volkswagen vehicle to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by
Volkswagen Group of America / Volkswagen Group Canada.

Date:
Dealer Number:
Vehicle Identification Number:
Repair Order Number:
Dealer stamp

I

, owner or driver of the above identified Volkswagen, confirm:

- “Tuning” as described above (especially power increasing modifications) has NOT been
performed on my vehicle.
- “Tuning” as described above has been performed on my vehicle and the following components
were modified or installed:

TUNING was performed by (Please provide Company name and telephone number, if you wish us
to contact them):

I understand that if my Control Module is determined to have been tuned, any damage caused by
the tuning of the Control Module (including adverse emissions consequences) will not be covered
by VWGoA / VGC warranties.
I am permitting an authorized Volkswagen Dealer to reflash (update) my Control Module, and by
doing so, I understand that this process will automatically overwrite (destroy) and permanently
delete any tuning program that was previously installed on the Control Module of my Volkswagen
vehicle.
By signing below, I fully acknowledge and understand that the tuning program will not be restored
and VWGoA / VGC, will not be liable in any way for the loss of tuning data.

Signature of Customer
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