Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 416

Fig. 62: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (11 Of 17) 
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Indicated on display 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 63: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (12 Of 17) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display 

If adaptation value is not correct, e.g. a false entry: 

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Press -C- button to input correct value .  

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Press -Q- button to confirm input . 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 64: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (13 Of 17) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Odometer display shows new distance . 

Indicated on display 

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Press --> button to complete adaptation sequence . 

Fig. 65: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (14 Of 17) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display 

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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. 66: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (15 Of 17) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 67: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (16 Of 17) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display 

The scan tool returns to the start of the program sequence.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 68: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Adaptation, Up To 06.98 Models (17 Of 17) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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 in the instrument cluster can be corrected (adapted). 

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

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

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

If measuring value block does not display 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 

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Switch ignition off.  

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Drain fuel tank completely using approved fuel cart, then fill with 10 liters (2.64 gal) of fuel (ensure 
ignition is OFF). 

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Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), select 1 "Rapid Data Transfer", switch on ignition, input address 
word 17 "Instrument cluster".  

WARNING:

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Fire hazard. DO NOT smoke or work near heaters or have 
anything in the area that can ignite fuel.  

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Drain fuel using an approved fuel cart.  

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Wear fuel-resistant gloves whenever working with open parts 
of the fuel system.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)