Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 430

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Using the Scan Tool (ST) button pad, enter required display group number (following example shows 
display group 001). Press keys 0, 0 and 1 for "Display group number 1" and press -Q- button to confirm 
input. 

Fig. 145: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Read Measuring Value Block, From 06.99 & Up (3 Of 5) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display: (1 ... 4 = Display zones) 

Fig. 146: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Read Measuring Value Block, From 06.99 & Up (4 Of 5) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Interpreting display groups and evaluating measured values in individual 
display fields. See Display groups, interpreting .  

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With printer switched on, information on display is printed out.  

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To easily change between display groups, proceed as follows:  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

DISPLAY GROUPS VAG 1551 AND 1552

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Displayed after pressing -C- button.  

Indicated on display: 

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Enter display group number as needed tables beginning, See Display groups, interpreting . 

Fig. 147: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Read Measuring Value Block, From 06.99 & Up (5 Of 5) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

DISPLAY GROUPS, INTERPRETING 

Display group 001 

Display group

VAG 1551

VAG 1552

Higher

Press button 3

Press --> button

Lower

Press button 1

Press --> button

Skip

Press button C

Press button C

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Display fields always show actual values transmitted from senders and 
sensors. However, instrument cluster display values can differ from those 
in the display fields due to internal filtering.  

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Other display groups are possible, but are not required for On Board 
Diagnostic program!  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

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Fig. 148: Display Group 001, From 06.99 & Up 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Evaluating display group number 001 

EVALUATING DISPLAY GROUP NUMBER 001 (FROM 06.99 & UP) 

Display group 002 

NOTE:

For evaluation of Fig. 148 , see Evaluating display group number 001 .

Display 
field

Description

Display

Corrective Action

1

Speed signal

Speed in 

km/h

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Perform visual check of wiring and connections  

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Check wiring and connections of affected circuit for 
correct connection and tight fit while simultaneously 
observing display.  

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If display does not change after checking connections, 
troubleshoot wiring using wiring diagram  

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Replace relevant component, if necessary.  

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Erase DTC memory.  

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Perform functional check  

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Check DTC memory again.  

2

Engine speed

Engine 

speed in 

rpm

3

Oil pressure 

switch 0.9 bar

Oil pressure 

2< min. 

Oil pressure 

2 OK.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 149: Display Group 002, From 10.00 Models 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Evaluating display group number 002 

EVALUATING DISPLAY GROUP NUMBER 002 (FROM 10.00 MODELS) 

Display group 003 

NOTE:

For evaluation of Fig. 149 , see Evaluating display group number 002 .

Display 
field

Description

Display

Corrective Action

1

Distance travelled 

(odometer)

Distance in 

km

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Perform visual check of wiring and connections  

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Check wiring and connections of affected circuit for 
correct connection and tight fit while 
simultaneously observing display  

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If display does not change after checking 
connections, troubleshoot wiring using wiring 
diagram.  

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Replace relevant component, if necessary.  

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Erase DTC memory  

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Perform functional check  

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Check DTC memory again  

2

Fuel level

(1)

Fuel level in 

liters

3

ohm value of fuel 

gauge sender -G

Resistance in 

ohm

(1)

For an open circuit of the fuel level sender, "0L" is displayed in field 2 and 510 ohm is displayed in 
field 3. For a short circuit of the fuel level sender, "0L" is displayed in field 2 and 0 ohm is displayed 
in field 3.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)