ECU Software Update for ARL Engine?

Hello.

I read somewhere that there's a newer software version available for the ARL engine.


Part number | Previous data | New data
038 906 019 BH - 1587 + 1591 5630 (Sharan ASZ engine)
038 906 019 KG - 4900 + 5255 5342 (Golf / Bora with ARL engine)
038 906 019 LB - 4905 5101 (Polo ATD engine)
038 906 019 NJ - 6113 + 6412 7331 (Polo BLT Engine)


Where can I read the software version using VAG Com?

The following is displayed to me:

Controller: 038 906 019 FE
Component: 1.9L R4 EDC G000SG 1468 >>>> Is this the software version?
Coding: 00003


What is the new software supposed to achieve?

Can VW provide these updates? Or can this also be done with VAG Com?

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

"MFG" is an abbreviation for "mit freundlichen Grüßen," which means "with kind regards" or "best regards" in English.

Hi,

Yes, '1468' is the software version. VW can update the software. Of course, it's useful to do so when there are errors, as these are essentially 'bug fixes'.
VAG-COM is a diagnostic tool and not a tool for flashing control units.

Best regards, Rainer.

Software updates are specific to the control unit. In the case mentioned above, there is NO update available for part number 038 906 019 FE.

Ah ha.

Now I understand.

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

"MFG" is an abbreviation for "Mit freundlichen Grüßen," which means "Sincerely" or "Best regards" in English.