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VW
AUDI
SEAT
SKODA
VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA MAN-

CONTENTS
APPLICATIONS 7

GENERAL OPERATION

FAULT CODE OPERATION

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

TIPS & HINTS

REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING

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 APPLICATIONS
VEHICLE IMM IMM + INSTR YEAR CABLE
AUDI
A2 Y Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
A3/A4 Y Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
7 A6 Y < 96 ADC112
A6 Y > 96 ADC110-B
A8 Y < 96 ADC112
A8 Y > 96 ADC110-B
COUPE Y < 97 ADC112
80/90 Y < 97 ADC112
TT Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
SEAT
ALHAMBRA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
AROSA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
ALTEA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
CORDOBA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
IBIZA Y Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
INCA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
LEON Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
TOLEDO Y Y < 97 ADC112
TOLEDO Y Y > 98 ADC110-B
SKODA
OCTAVIA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
FABIA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
FELICIA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
SUPERB Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B

VW
BORA Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
LUPO Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
CADDY Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
GOLF Y < 95 ADC112
25 GOLF Y > 95 ADC110-B
PASSAT Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
NEW BEETLE Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
PHAETON Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
POLO Y Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
SHARAN Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
TRANSPORTER Y Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
TOURAN Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
VENTO Y ALL MODELS ADC110-B
GENERAL OPERATION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The VAG group immobiliser system consists of an immobiliser ECU which

controls the recognition of keys and the Engine Management ECU system.

The Immobiliser ECU enables up to 8 keys to be programmed and are 7

recognised via the transponder aerial mounted around the Ignition lock.

If the keys are lost or a replacement Engine Management ECU is fitted then the
transponder keys will need programming so that the ECU memories recognise
the codes.

PASS CODE

The pass codes are now being refused by VW and AUDI dealers which is causing
major issues for customers and other diagnostic users. If you do get a 7 digit
code, this can be converted using the FREE 7 to 4 digit converter on our web
site.

If you have Pin code extraction software, you may also be able to read the 4
digit code from the ECU memory, further work and development on this is on an
ongoing basis.

SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

To identify the correct system, check to see whether the Dashboard has the
following symbol when the ignition is on :

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SYSTEM 1 : DOES NOT HAVE THE SYMBOL

SYSTEM 2 : DOES HAVE THIS SYMBOL

 FAULT CODE OPERATION
READING FAULT CODES

DIAGNOSTIC MENU Using the UP and DOWN keys select the

FAULT CODES selection. Then press the
ENTER key.
7 ECU IDENTIFICATION
FAULT CODES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

PRESS ENTER KEY

DIAGNOSTIC MENU
Using the UP and DOWN keys select the
READ FAULT CODES selection. Then press
READ FAULT CODES the ENTER key.
CLEAR FAULT CODES

PRESS ENTER KEY

Depending on how many fault codes are set, will depend on how many screens
are displayed, however two examples are shown below.

DISPLAY FAULT CODES DISPLAY FAULT CODES

FAULT CODE :1176 FAULT CODE :1176

KEY KEY
SIGNAL TOO LOW SIGNAL TOO LOW
CURRENT FAULT HISTORIC FAULT
PRESS ENTER KEY PRESS ENTER KEY

CLEARING FAULT CODES

25 DISPLAY FAULT CODES

NO FAULTS FOUND

PRESS ENTER KEY

FAULT CODE OPERATION

DIAGNOSTIC MENU
Using the UP and DOWN keys select
the CLEAR FAULT CODES selection.
READ FAULT CODES
CLEAR FAULT CODES 7
Then press the ENTER key.

PRESS ENTER KEY

CLEAR FAULT CODES If all the fault codes have been cleared
the screen will display PROCEDURE
COMPLETE.
PROCEDURE COMPLETE

PRESS ENTER KEY

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 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
PROGRAMMING KEYS
ECU IDENTIFICATION Using the UP and DOWN arrows select
the correct vehicle system as outlined in
the previous section.
SYSTEM 1
7 > SYSTEM 2
Then press the ENTER key.

PRESS ENTER KEY

The tester will try to establish
communications with the Immobiliser
ECU.
PLEASE WAIT
TRYING TO COMMUNICATE
If it is unsuccessful try the other system
as outlined in the previous section.

ECU IDENTIFICATION If successful the ECU identification will be

displayed. An example is shown.

IMMO-IDENTNR NOTE : This is the 14 digit code required

: VWZ720W049
5589 by VAG to obtain the 4 digit security
access code if not available.
PRESS ENTER KEY

DIAGNOSTIC MENU
Select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS from the
Diagnostic Menu using the UP and
ECU IDENTIFICATION DOWN arrows.
FAULT CODES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Then press the ENTER key.
PRESS ENTER KEY
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DIAGNOSTIC MENU
Select PROGRAM KEYS.
PROGRAM KEYS
KEYS PROGRAMMED
Press the ENTER key
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Enter the 4 digit security code.

SECURITY CODE

NOTE : You are allowed 3 attempts to

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enter the correct code. If the code is
entered incorrectly 3 times the ECU will
lock out communication for 35 minutes.
SECURITY CODE
To reset the ECU the ignition must be
1234 left on for 35 minutes without any
interruptions.
IS THIS CORRECT
If code is correct press the ENTER key.
If code is entered incorrect then press
PLEASE WAIT the BACK key to reset the code.
TRYING TO COMMUNICATE

The tester will now establish

communication again to check whether
the code is correct.
KEYS PROGRAMMED : 3
If the code is correct the tester will
TOTAL KEYS REQUIRED :
display how many keys are
programmed into the system.

Enter the required number of keys to be

PROGRAMMING KEYS programmed.

TOTAL KEYS REQUIRED : 3 NOTE : All programmed keys will be

erased, so any existing keys available
will need to be re-programmed.
PRESS ENTER KEY
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PLEASE PROGRAM
Press the ENTER key.
ADDITIONAL KEYS
The tester will now enable programming
of existing and new keys.
PRESS ENTER KEY
 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL KEYS (Contd)

Procedure
1. The Key already in the ignition will now be programmed, ie. Key 1
7 2. Remove Key 1.
3. Insert Key 2 and turn ignition on. for 2 seconds. Then remove key
4. Insert Key 3 and turn ignition on. for 2 seconds. Then remove key
5. Repeat for all keys.
6. Try all the keys to ensure they work.
7. Check for any fault codes that may have been set, and clear the
memory.
NOTE : The maximum number of keys that can be programmed is 4.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
PIN CODE READING

There are a few different types of Pin code reading now programmed in the soft-
ware. These different systems are as follows :

SYSTEM 2 PIN READ 1 7

SYSTEM 2 PIN READ 2
EMS PIN READ

The PIN READ 1 and 2 request the pin codes from the dashboard and you will
get a list of codes that are in priority order. Try the first one and then the sec-
ond until you find the correct pin code.

The EMS PIN READ is a different system which enables pin reading from the En-
gine Management ECU’s on petrol engine vehicles from around 2001 onwards on
many models.

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 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
ECU CODING
VEHICLE SELECTION

> PROGRAM ECU

Select PROGRAM ECU from the vehicle 7
selection menu.

PRESS ENTER KEY

VEHICLE SELECTION

> SYSTEM 1
> SYSTEM 2
Select the required system.

PRESS ENTER KEY

PLEASE WAIT
TRYING TO COMMUNICATE

DIAGNOSTIC MENU

ECU IDENTIFICATION
FAULT CODES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

PRESS ENTER KEY

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ECU IDENTIFICATION

> PROGRAM ECU

PRESS ENTER KEY

 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
You will be asked to enter the 4 digit se-
SECURITY CODE curity code to enable Program ECU.
1234
SYSTEM 1
7 IS THIS CORRECT
OK=ENTER CLEAR=BACK Goes straight into learning process as no
vehicle selection needed. User will see
RECODE ECU/IMMO text “READING ECU DATA” and “SAVING
SUCCESSFUL ECU DATA” FLASH on screen as process
is carried out. If successful this screen is
PLEASE TURN OFF
displayed.
IGNITION FOR 15 SECS

PRESS ENTER KEY

If not successful screen displayed is

RECODE ECU/IMMO
FAILED shown.

PRESS ENTER KEY

RECODE ECU/IMMO
VEHICLE SELECTION If AUDI selected then the following
1:AUDI
2: VW procedure will be followed.
3: SEAT If any other selection is made then the
4: SKODA
PRESS BACK TO EXIT coding routine System 1 will be
executed (as above).
PRESS ENTER KEY

RECODE ECU/IMMO
SUCCESSFUL AUDI SELECTED

25 PLEASE TURN OFF

IGNITION FOR 15 SECS

PRESS ENTER KEY

If not successful screen displayed is

RECODE ECU/IMMO
FAILED shown.

PRESS ENTER KEY

TIPS & HINTS
VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA

1. When reading Pin codes from vehicle memory, if loss of commu-

nications is experienced, try reading fault codes, then clearing
fault codes then read the pin code. 7
2. If when programming keys, the tester displays the following :—

KEYS PROGRAMMED : 136

This means the incorrect PIN CODE has been entered.

KEYS PROGRAMMED : 0

3. This means that the PIN CODE has been entered incorrectly
more than three times, and the system will need resetting by
leaving the ignition ON for 35 minutes.
4. PIN code reading cannot be immediately followed by coding a
key. You must first disconnect the tester and turn ignition on
first.

5. Immobiliser warning light on all the time (engine starts and

runs) - a correct security code has been entered but the session
has not been closed by programming the keys.

EMERGENCY START

1. Switch IGNITION ON and turn the clock set button to the right
and at the same time press and hold the trip reset button for 1
second.
2. “0000” appears on the display, press the trip button to input the
first digit of the pin code. Turn the clock set button to the right
to move to the next digit. Repeat for all 4 digits. 25
3. Then with the correct pin code entered turn the clock set button
to the right and press the trip reset button for 1 second.
4. The Immobiliser light will stay on, and the car can run for 45
minutes.
 TIPS & HINTS

VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA

Damage to Tester

7 Some cases of internal damage to the tester have been traced to

a radio wiring fault on VAG vehicles.

VAG cars from 1997 onwards have the ability to code/fault code
read the radio and therefore the diagnostic wire or K line that is
used to connect all of the control units on the car (including the
immobiliser) goes to the radio. If an aftermarket radio has been
fitted, it is possible that this K line may have inadvertently been
shorted to 12v by the after-market adapter harness. This will not
cause any running faults etc with the vehicle, but when you come
along and plug in your tester it will fail to communicate and can
end up permanently damaged.

To test for this problem on vehicles later than 1996, either use a
multimeter carry out the following or use ADC116:

Measure the voltage on pin 7 relative to earth with the ignition

and radio on, if it’s below 9 volts then you are OK to connect the
tester, if it is 12 volts you will need to wire a bulb up between
earth and pin 7. If the bulb does not illuminate it is OK to proceed
with the tester, however if it illuminates then you have a wiring
fault to the radio DO NOT CONNECT THE AD 100!!!!

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REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING
Remote Control Programming (1997 ON)

Procedure
1. Switch Ignition ON and leave the key in the ignition.
2. Mechanically lock the vehicle using the Drivers door using a sec- 7
ond key.
3. Using the remote control press the Unlock button once, and the
horn will sound once.
4. Wait 6 seconds and press the unlock button once to activate the
coding procedure. The remote control will now be programmed.

NOTE : When performing programming on additional remotes the

procedure is the same, except you press the unlock button 2, 3 or 4
times for the different remote.

For example : If programming 2 remotes press the unlock button

twice with a 1 second interval between each press, repeat for 3 and
4 remotes.

5. Switch Ignition OFF.

6. Remove key from ignition and check for operation.
7. The coding procedure can be repeated up to 4 times for addi-
tional remotes.
8. The ignition must be switched OFF between programming each
remote control.

Remote Control Erasing (1997 ON)

Procedure
1. Switch Ignition ON and leave the key in the ignition.
2. Mechanically lock the vehicle using the Drivers door using a sec- 25
ond key.
3. Press the remote control lock button 5 times in 1 second inter-
vals. A short horn will sound.
4. Wait 6 seconds and press the unlock button once to activate
memory erase.
5. Switch ignition OFF, all remotes are now erased.