The repair 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
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WARNING
Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the Update Process! There is a serious risk that personal injury
may result if contact is made with spinning fan blades. Keep hands and all objects away from Radiator Fan(s) during
Update Process!
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To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow instructions in Technical Bulletin 2014603: Software
Version Management (SVM) Operating Instructions.
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.
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Open the hood.

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Open the battery cover.

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Switch the ignition on.

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Apply the parking brake.

•

Switch off all consumers (headlights, heated
seats, climate control, etc.).

•

Connect the VAS6150X/VAS6160X Diagnostic
Tester to the vehicle.

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Start the ODIS program.

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Attach the GRX3000VAS Tester/Charger (or
equivalent) to the vehicle battery.
NOTE

Vehicles with Battery Monitoring Control Module
-J367- and/or an EFB Battery:
When connecting the charger to the battery, connect
the positive cable to the positive terminal of the
battery and connect the negative cable to the
grounding lug on the chassis. DO NOT connect the
ground cable directly to negative terminal of the
battery.
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Turn the hazard warning lights on.

CAUTION
The procedure may cancel itself if the hazard warning
lights are not switched on. The hazard warning lights
prevent the system from switching to bus sleep mode
during the update.

The repair 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. 2018 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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RISK OF REPEAT REPAIR
If the vehicle is equipped with Driver Assist features,
record customer’s settings in the event these
settings change during the software update.

•

Confirm that scan tool is communicating with the
diagnostic head by USB .
o

If the Bluetooth symbol is shown then disconnect the diagnostic
head from the vehicle and reconnect the
USB cable to the diagnostic head and
then reattach to the vehicle.

•

Upon ODIS startup, verify the “Diagnosis”
operating mode is selected .

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Once the GFF scan is complete, select “Special
functions” , then “Adapting software”
, then select “Perform test” .

The repair 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. 2018 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Select option 2 to “Update software via action
code”.

NOTE
Using Bluetooth for this action is PROHIBITED!
Damage caused to electronic components (e.g. ECM,
TCM, etc.) during the SVM flash process is not
covered.
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Enter the corrective action code (SVM code) as
listed below.

SVM code

4173
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Select “Accept” and follow the on screen
prompts.

•

During the flash, this screen appears when the
flash operations are performed:
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If the software in the vehicle is already current, a
message will appear indicating this. If this occurs,
complete the ODIS test plan and send the diagnostic
protocol online.

•

Select Complete/Continue after each
operation is completed.

The repair 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
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When the SVM update is complete a
confirmation message is displayed .

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Select “Complete/Continue” .

NOTE

•

•

It is IMPERATIVE that ALL of the ignition
cycle on/off delay requests are fulfilled in their
entirety during this flash process .

•

Failing to wait for the ignition on/off timing
cycle to complete (progress bar and
countdown timer ) before cycling
the ignition on/off MAY damage a control
module.

•

Damage to control modules as a result of
failing to wait the specified time displayed by
the progress bar and countdown timer
are NOT covered under this
action.
After the software update is completed and
before sending the GFF Log Online:
o

Select the “Control Module” tab.

o

Scroll down and right click on the module
that was updated (0001).

o

Select
“Identify
.

Control

Module”

The repair 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. 2018 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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•

Exit GFF and send diagnostic protocol online
when prompted.
NOTE

Static communication faults may store in various
control modules during the flash. These faults can
only be cleared by following one of these steps:
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Drive the vehicle a short distance (around the
parking lot, for example).

•

After selecting “Yes”, turn the ignition off for
30 seconds, turn it back on and repeat the
GFF exit program.

•

Clear faults using OBD (an additional key
cycle may also be required).

•

Release the parking brake.

•

Disconnect the VAS tester.

•

Switch off and disconnect the battery charger.

•

Reinstall the battery cover.

•

If vehicle is equipped with Driver Assist features,
reset customer’s Driver Assist settings to the
previously recorded settings if the settings
changed during the software update.
NOTE

After the flash, the throttle valve may lose its
adaptation causing faults P0068 and/or P2279. If
these faults set immediately after the flash, reset the
throttle adaptation using the GFF test plan or by
clearing the faults in the ECM using OBD three times
in a row while the engine is idling.

Proceed to Section C.

The repair 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. 2018 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Section C – Campaign Completion Label
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Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label,
part number CAMP 010 000, next to the vehicle
emission control information label.
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Ensure Campaign Completion Label does not cover
any existing label(s).
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Proceed to Section D (California only).

Section D – California Only Requirements
CALIFORNIA ONLY Requirements for Emissions Campaigns Having Customer Notification
The California Air Resources Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) require emissions-related
campaigns to be completed prior to vehicle registration renewal. When campaign work is done you must provide
the owner with a signed “Vehicle Emission Recall – Proof of Correction” certificate (RC EMIS_CAL VW).
Certificates can be ordered at no cost online via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com.
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Ensure owners are aware of the importance of retaining the completed certificate for their records. It should be
mailed to the California DMV only upon request.

The repair 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. 2018 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Appendix A – Topics Addressed
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Improved Lambda control.
Deactivation of CAN Message (CAN message sent from the ECM to the TCM which the TCM does not
need to process).
Radiator shutter blockage (erroneous blockage faults).
Potential ECM Faults

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DTC

Description

P05A0

Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Stuck On

P05A3

Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Control Circuit Range/Performance

Knock control faults (erroneous fault detection at idle).
Potential ECM Faults

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DTC

Description

P039B

Cylinder 1 Pressure Too High

P03A5

Cylinder 2 Pressure Too High

P03AF

Cylinder 3 Pressure Too High

P03B9

Cylinder 4 Pressure Too High

P2336

Cylinder 1 Above Knock Threshold

P2337

Cylinder 2 Above Knock Threshold

P2338

Cylinder 3 Above Knock Threshold

P2339

Cylinder 4 Above Knock Threshold

Improved monitoring of the fuel high pressure system.
Improved OBD “readiness” monitoring.
Small RPM fluctuation after engine start.
Deactivation of two diagnostics for the frozen throttle valve “ice break function”.
Implausible gearshift when the cruise control transgresses the set speed.
Calibration to avoid undesired gear shifts.
Oil pressure diagnosis (not checked enough times).
Vehicles speed limitation (set cruise control speed displayed does not increase correctly).
Stuck open thermostat not detected.

The repair 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. 2018 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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