Theft Damage: Claims & Prevention

Hello, I replaced the engine control unit and the ABS control unit in my T4 (year 2002) because they were stolen! The ignition switch was also stolen and has been replaced with a new one. Now I'm trying to adapt the engine control unit, but I can't seem to overwrite the '17 XXXX' code using the VAG software.
What could be the cause?
According to the ET number, the engine control unit and the ABS control unit are correct.

Best regards,

'In 2002, it should have been Immo-3. To install a new MSG (Module for Security and Gateway), you need the PIN for your Immo (Immobilizer).'

Instructions in English:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/Immo3-ecu-swapping.html

ABS has nothing to do with this matter.

-Uwe-

hello uwe,

Thank you for the answer.
Where can I get the PIN for my immobilizer? The control unit has never been installed before!
Should the coding be set to 00005 or 00002? It's an AXG engine, and the car has ESP.

best regards, renke

Read the Immo-ID (14 digits, usually starting with 'VWZ') from the Immo module (address 25). With this ID (and the vehicle identification number), a VW dealer can request and provide you with the PIN. However, whether they are willing to do so is another matter.

-Uwe-

...and the PIN probably won't work anyway, as it's calculated using the workshop code. If it did work, you would have to enter the same workshop code, otherwise it wouldn't be possible.


Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

'MFG Dr.B' translates to 'Best regards, Dr.B' or 'Sincerely, Dr.B'.

..and the PIN probably won't work anyway, as it's calculated using the workshop code. If it did work, you would have to enter the same workshop code, otherwise it wouldn't be possible.

Getting the workshop code is really not difficult.

Okay, so let me reiterate, you need:

7-digit PIN.
WSC (Workshop Code)
Importer's number / Distribution center number.
Date on which the code was generated.

or

Just the four-digit PIN is enough; you don't need all that other stuff.

hello everyone,

According to VW, the four-digit PIN should only be accessible using the diagnostic tool that was used to 'calculate' the PIN in the first place.

Is that correct?

Best regards, Renke.

No, the 4-digit PIN works with any testing device and is not subject to any time limitations.

Yes, these friendly people from VW...
There's supposed to be a program that converts the number on the plastic strip attached to the key into a four-digit code.
Only the last digits of the VIN are displayed, starting with 'H'.
Is this number meant for me, or what?

Best regards, Renke.

There's supposed to be a program that converts the number on the plastic strip attached to the key into a four-digit code.

Should, would, could...

NO.