Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 469

Fig. 93: Identifying VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing And Information System 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

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Where applicable, carefully record the 8 character Station Identification (STID) number and Electronic 
Serial Number (ESN) from labels on replacement module.  

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Connect VAS 5051 with adapter cable to Data Link Connector (DLC) and select mode "Guided Fault 
Finding"  

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Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked, see "Continued for all".

If the STID number and ESN DO NOT appear on labels on the new control module, proceed as 
follows: 

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Select "Go to"  

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Select "Function / Component Selection"  

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Select "Body"  

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Select "Electrical System  

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Select "01 -Systems capable of self-diagnosis"  

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Select "Telematics NAR" (Display may appear as "Telematics")  

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Select "Functions - Telematics NAR" and press ">" to confirm.  

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Select "Check control module versions -Telematics NAR".  

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Record ESN and STID number from appropriate display fields. 

Continued for all: 

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Select "Go to"  

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Select "Function / Component Selection"  

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Select "Body"  

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Select "Electrical System  

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Select "01 -Systems capable of self-diagnosis"  

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Select "Telematics NAR" (Display may appear as "Telematics")  

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Select "Functions - Telematics NAR" and press ">" to confirm.  

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Select "check/erase DTC memory Telematics NAR"  

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Switch off ignition and wait a few moments.  

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Switch on ignition.  

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Enter address word 75 - "Telematics"  

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Select "Go to"  

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Select "Function / Component Selection"  

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Select "Body"  

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Select "Electrical System  

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Select "01 -Systems capable of self-diagnosis"  

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Select "Telematics NAR"  

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Select "Functions - Telematics NAR" and press ">" to confirm.  

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Select "check DTC memory - Telematics NAR". 

No DTCs must be present. 

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Check and confirm the green telematics indicator lamp in Telematics Control Head is on. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

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Exit operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".  

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Disconnect VAS 5051 from DLC.  

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Drive vehicle outside to area away from tall buildings, and with no overhead obstructions (trees, bridges, 
etc.).  

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Press the blue OnStar(R) ("On*") button. A recorded introduction will be heard.  

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Press the "On*" button again at any time during the recording (it is not necessary to wait for the recording 
to finish).  

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When an OnStar(R) call center advisor answers, identify yourself as a Volkswagen Technician, and that 
you have replaced the "Vehicle Communications Interface Unit (VCIM)".  

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Supply advisor with STID number and ESN from new module. Supply the VIN and customer details if 
necessary.  

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The advisor will guide you through the system reconfiguration and update of the customer's account.  

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When reconfiguration is complete, end call by pressing the Communications ("DOT") button.  

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Wait ten minutes and press the "On*" button again to verify system operation. Inform call center advisor 
you are a Volkswagen Technician performing a quality check after VCIM replacement/system 
reconfiguration.  

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End call by pressing the Communications ("DOT") button.  

GPS/TELEMATICS ANTENNA 

Models with Telematics are equipped with "triplex" type antennas mounted to the rear portion of the roof. 

These antennas process signals for the radio as well as telematics/GPS functions. 

GPS/TELEMATICS ANTENNA, OVERVIEW 

NOTE:

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Normal connection time is 10 - 15 seconds. However, depending on local 
cellular/GPS conditions, making a connection could take up to three 
minutes. Be patient.  

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If the message: "unable to contact OnStar" is heard, try relocating vehicle 
to a more elevated or open area and repeat connection attempts. 
Depending on the local cellular/GPS traffic conditions, several connection 
attempts may be necessary (and are normal).  

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If the message: "OnStar request ended" is heard, the cellular connection 
was interrupted before the connection was completed. Wait for a short 
period of time before repeating connection attempt.  

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If you are still unable to connect, call OnStar(R) Customer Care at 1-888-
390-4050. The advisor will verify the customer's OnStar(R) account is 
active.  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 94 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

1. Antenna base  

2. Antenna mast  

3. Gasket  

4. Antenna connection - Navigation (GPS) 

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Threaded  

5. Hex nut  

6. Antenna connection - Radio 

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Plug  

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Black  

7. Antenna connection - Telematics 

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Plug  

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Grey  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle