Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 309

Fig. 114: Scan Tool Display - Adapt All Ignition Keys (14 Of 15) 
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Press --> button.  

Indicated on display: 

Fig. 115: Scan Tool Display - Adapt All Ignition Keys (15 Of 15) 
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Operate button on each of the radio wave remote control keys to be learned/taught once, for at least 1 
second (3 keys in above example).  

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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.  

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Perform functional check (e.g. 3) of radio wave keys.  

NOTE:

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A successful adaptation can be proven in read measured value block 
(Function 08). 

 

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The adaptation of ignition keys is automatically terminated when:  

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Number of keys to be adapted is reached.  

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A button of one of the keys to be "learned" is pressed frequently.  

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Permissible matching period of 15 seconds is exceeded (fault is stored).  

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Select function 02 "Check DTC memory". If there is no DTC stored, the matching of the keys has been 
successfully completed.  

NEW ADDITIONAL KEY, ADAPTING 

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Insert a mechanically correct (old) ignition key in the ignition lock.  

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Switch on ignition.  

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Using a new (not taught / not learned) key, mechanically lock the vehicle (e.g. drivers door) and then 
operate one of the remote control buttons on key.  

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After a pause of more than one second, operate one of the remote control buttons on key a second time.  

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The adaptation sequence is complete and will be confirmed by the vehicle by a feedback horn beep.  

The various functions listed in COMFORT SYSTEM (VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS) 
FUNCTIONAL VARIATIONS table can be called up by selecting channel numbers 03...10 and adapted. 

COMFORT SYSTEM (VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS) FUNCTIONAL VARIATIONS 

COMFORT SYSTEM (VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS) FUNCTIONAL VARIATIONS 

Comfort System (vehicles with power windows) 2nd generation: Display 
group number 009, see BREAK DOWN OF DISPLAY CONTENT FOR 
DISPLAY GROUP NUMBER 009 , or display group number 013, see BREAK 
DOWN OF DISPLAY CONTENT FOR DISPLAY GROUP NUMBER 013 . 

Comfort System (vehicles with power windows) 3rd generation: Display 
group number 014, see BREAK DOWN OF DISPLAY CONTENT FOR 
DISPLAY GROUP NUMBER 014 , or display group number 015, see BREAK 
DOWN OF DISPLAY CONTENT FOR DISPLAY GROUP NUMBER 015 . 

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All 3 keys (see example) can be learned/taught in one adaptation 
sequence.  

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When adapting all keys (pressing a button), 15 seconds must not be 
exceeded.  

Channel 
number

Significance

Measured 

value

03

Auto-lock: Vehicle is locked automatically when reaching a speed of 

15km/h (approx. 9.5 mph)

on=1

off = 0

04

Auto-Unlock: Vehicle is unlocked automatically when removing ignition 

on=1

 

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The adaption shown here is only an example. 

Indicated on display: 

Fig. 116: Scan Tool Display - Comfort System Adaptions (1 Of 12) 
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Press buttons -1- and -0- (10 selects the "Adaptation" function).  

Indicated on display: 

key from ignition lock

off = 0

05

IM switch off: Interior monitor (IM) is activated/deactivated by pressing 

central locking "lock" twice

on=1

off = 0

06

Horn tone for unlock: Confirmation sound when unlocking

(1)

on=1

off = 0

07

Horn tone for lock: Confirmation sound when locking

(1)

on=1

off = 0

08

Indicators flash when unlocking: Confirmation flash of turn signals when 

unlocking

on=1

off = 0

09

Indicators flash when locking: Confirmation flash of turn signals when 

locking

on=1

off = 0

10

Adjusting alarm horn: Programming alarm horn to react when triggered to 

meet the relevant statutory regulations for the respective country

1 = Rest of

Europe

2= Germany

3= UK

(1)

No longer permitted in Germany according to current statutory regulations.

 

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Fig. 117: Scan Tool Display - Comfort System Adaptions (2 Of 12) 
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Confirm entry with -Q- button.  

Indicated on display: 

Fig. 118: Scan Tool Display - Comfort System Adaptions (3 Of 12) 
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Press buttons -0- and -8- (channel number 08 switches the turn signals on or off when unlocking).  

Indicated on display: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle