This procedure details how to
install a NEW Instrument Cluster in Immobilizer-equipped VW/Audi vehicles
with Immobilizer III (2002+ Golf. Jetta, New Beetle, Passat). As of 11 Mar. 2002, VW and Audi
are providing 7-digit Secret Key Codes in place of the earlier 4-digit SKC's. Keys must be coded using the new 7-digit SKC (secret key code)
method unless the owner still has the correct 4-digit code.
Immo-3 knows your car's VIN.
Access 17-Instruments (or separate 25-Immobilizer on vehicles that are set
up that way) and look at the first "Extra" field.
If you see something like: "Immo-ID VWZ7Z0W0648696" You've got
Immo-2 (or maybe even Immo-1 in earlier non-US models).
If you see something like "WVZKB58001H231169 VWZ7Z0W0648696" You've got
Immo-3. The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string
in the Immo-ID.
Important Note:
Unless you ALREADY have the SKC information for your vehicle and
components then you will NOT be able to do any of the Immobilizer
functions.
Click this link for more information.
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With the OLD Instrument Cluster in the vehicle,
write down the current mileage.
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(Volkswagens only, if you are working on an Audi, skip
to step 3)
[Select]
[Display] (Less Common Modules)
[19 - CAN Gateway]
Write down the 5 digit number from the "Soft. Coding" field,
make note that is the CAN number.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
Write down the 14 digit Immobilizer ID number from the "Extra" field
and the 5 digit number from the "Soft. Coding" field, make note
that is the OLD Instrument Cluster Coding.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
(If you have a 2002+ Audi, write down the current Adaptation values
for Channels 60 through 70, if available)
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Take that 14-digit Immobilizer ID number (along with
your VIN number) to your dealer and request your seven-digit SKC, along
with the workshop code and importer number ( the workshop code and
importer number can be found in the upper-right corner of the
Administration screen of the dealer's VAS 5051).
Additional information
about how to find the WSC and Importer Number can be found here.
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Install the new Instrument Cluster.
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Measure the car's battery voltage, it must be 12.5 V or
higher.
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(Volkswagens only, if you are working on an Audi, skip
to step 8)
[Select]
[Display] (Less Common Modules)
[19 - CAN Gateway]
[Recode - 07]
Enter the 5 digit number that you wrote down as the CAN number.
[Do It!]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Recode - 07]
Enter the 5 digit number that you wrote down as the Instrument Cluster
Coding.
[Do It!]
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[Adaptation - 10]
Enter 50 in Channel Number
[Read]
[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]
Enter the 7-digit PIN from the OLD Instrument Cluster, Date on which the PIN was GENERATED BY THE
DEALER, along with the dealer's Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer
number
[OK]
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VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the
Adaptation screen, where the New Value will show as "XXXXX".
[Test]
[Save]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
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Switch ignition off and then back on within one minute
but do not start vehicle.
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
Verify that the VIN now displayed in the "Extra" field is the same as
the VIN of the vehicle.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
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You can check to make sure a key has the correct
electronics in it so that it can be matched to the Immobilizer by:
[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Group 022
[Go!]
The value in field 3 must be 1. If value is not 1, the key is not
capable of being adapted to Immobilizer. You can check each key in this
manner.
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Group 024
[Go!]
Any numbers displayed in fields 1-4 represent the time in minutes that
must be counted down before the Immobilizer is unlocked. If the fields are
all zero, skip to step 16. If the Immobilizer is locked:
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Do not switch off the ignition! Allow the car to sit for AT LEAST the
number of minutes that were indicated by the display in Group 024
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Group 024
[Go!]
Make sure all fields are zero.
[Done, Go Back]
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[Login - 11]
[Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]
Enter the 7-digit PIN from the OLD Instrument Cluster, Date on which the PIN was generated by the
dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer
number of the dealer that generated the code.
[OK]
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VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the
Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
[Do It!]
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[Adaptation - 10]
Enter 21 in "Channel Number"
[Read]
The "Stored Value" is the number of keys currently matched.
Enter "new value" of 0
[Save]
This clears out the old key-matchings.
Enter a "new value" corresponding to the total number of keys
to be matched, including any existing keys
[Save]
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[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Switch ignition off and remove key
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Insert next key to ignition and switch ignition on again
The warning light for the Immobilizer will light up for ~2 seconds, then
go out
Switch ignition off and remove key
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Repeat step 20 with each key until all keys have
been matched.
--- Entering the Mileage in the New
Cluster ---
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If you are live in a market where the odometer reading
is in miles, you should change to km before entering the mileage. To do
this, consult the Factory Repair Manual for your vehicle. Here is an
example:
[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Recode - 07]
Change the 3rd digit from a "2" (US) to a "3" (Canada)
[Do It!]
Confirm that the odometer in the car now shows kilometers, not miles.
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10]
Enter "channel number" 09 to select channel
Put in the number of km divided by 10.
Example: If old cluster had 50,357 km, put in 5036.
Note: Some clusters may require a Login of 13861 before you can set
the mileage.
[Test]
Observe the Instrument Cluster and make sure the mileage displayed is
correct. Once you save this value, you will be unable to change the
mileage EVER!
[Save]
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If you are live in a market where
the odometer reading is in miles, you should now change back to miles. To
do this, consult the Factory Repair Manual for your vehicle. Here is an
example:
[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Recode - 07]
Change the 3rd digit from a "3" (Canada) to a "2" (US)
[Do It!]
Confirm that the odometer in the car now shows miles, not kilometers. Make sure that the mileage reading
is correct.
