Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 435

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 435

 

 

Fig. 175: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (24 Of 26) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display: 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 176: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Odometer Adaptation, From 10.00 Models (25 Of 26) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display: 

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Switch off ignition.  

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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) 
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 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. See READ MEASURING 
VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08)
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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 

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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)

  

Fig. 178: Identifying Fuel Extraction Unit VAG 1433 A (Or Local Equivalent) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

NOTE:

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Wait a minimum of 1 minute before proceeding with adaptation in order to 
ensure a stable fuel level for adaptation purposes.  

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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Always drain fuel from fuel tank using an approved fuel cart.  

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

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

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

Indicated on display: 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 179: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Fuel Gauge Checking, From 10.00 Models (1 Of 15) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display (example only): 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 180: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Fuel Gauge Checking, From 10.00 Models (2 Of 15) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

fuel system.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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