Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 368

Fig. 171: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (20 Of 26)
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Indicated on display:

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Fig. 172: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (21 Of 26)
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Indicated on display:

Compare distance impulse number for vehicle engine/gearbox combination with table. See
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CODE TABLE (UP TO 10.00 MODELS) .

Interrupt reading of distance impulse number by pressing -C- button.

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus &

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

Fig. 173: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (22 Of 26)
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Indicated on display:

Press "C" button.

Fig. 174: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (23 Of 26)
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Indicated on display:

Press buttons -0- and -6- to select function 06 "End output".

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus &

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

Fig. 175: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (24 Of 26)
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Indicated on display:

Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Fig. 176: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (25 Of 26)
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Indicated on display:

Switch off ignition.

Disconnect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) from Data Link Connector (DLC).

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus &

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

Fig. 177: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (26 Of 26)
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FUEL GAUGE, CHECKING (ADAPTATION)

If the fuel gauge displays the contents of the fuel tank as being too high or too low, the fuel gauge needle
position can be corrected (adapted).

Perform Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) for instrument cluster. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC
TEST MODE (DTM), (FUNCTION 03) .

Check function of fuel gauge sender if Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) does not indicate a
malfunction.

Check resistance value of fuel gauge sender in measuring value block. See READ MEASURING
VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08) .

If measuring value block does not indicate a short circuit or open circuit in the wiring or the fuel gauge sender,
continue checks:

Special tools, testers, measuring units and auxiliary items required

Fuel extraction unit VAG 1433 A (or local equivalent)

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Switch off ignition.

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Drain fuel tank completely (VAG 1433 A), then fill with 7 liters (1.84 gal) of fuel (ensure ignition
is OFF).

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus &

Anti-theft Immobilizer)