Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 421

Fig. 89: connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool To Data Link Connector 
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Indicated on display: 

*Is displayed alternately 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 90: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool (1 Of 11) 
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Switch on ignition.  

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Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).  

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Press button 1 for "Rapid data transfer" mode.  

Indicated on display: 

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Press buttons -1- and -7- to select instrument cluster address word 17. 

NOTE:

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If display remains blank, check Scan Tool (ST) voltage supply according to 
wiring diagram.  

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Additional operating instructions can be called up by pressing HELP 
button.  

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The --> button is used to advance through program sequence.  

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In operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer," function 00 "Automatic test 
sequence" can be carried out. The DTC memory of all control modules 
with OBD capability are checked automatically.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 91: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool (2 Of 11) 
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Indicated on display: 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 92: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool (3 Of 11) 
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Indicated on display: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 93: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool (4 Of 11) 
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Control module version, checking 

Indicated on display (example only: instrument cluster with manufacturer code VDO): 

Readout, top line 

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1CO 920 90 = Control module part number.  

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1C Combi instrument = Model & system designation  

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VDO (VDO), MMO (Motometer) M73 (Magneti Marelli) = Manufacturer's code (On new instrument 
clusters manufacturer code BOO may appear.)  

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V04 = Software version 

Fig. 94: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool (5 Of 11) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Readout, bottom line 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)