It looks like you have the right part number (non-CA, non-cruise) based on this database:
http://www.partsbase.org/vw/beetle-...ck-sensor-impulse-sender-engine-control-unit/
The only programming ("coding" in VW lingo) that the ECU uses is for auto/manual and ABS/no ABS. Not sure why you are having the problem.
http://www.partsbase.org/vw/beetle-...ck-sensor-impulse-sender-engine-control-unit/
The only programming ("coding" in VW lingo) that the ECU uses is for auto/manual and ABS/no ABS. Not sure why you are having the problem.