[Alltime]

Just ordered the Hex V2. Looking forward to that. Will come in handy for my Mk4 gti as well. Thanks for the arm twist!

 

[Thejarhead]

You may ant to give serious consideration to a vcds from Ross tech.com. $199 and you can read any module your vw has. I could not find that code in the Ross-tech wiki, what that often means is your code reader is not speaking proper Volkswagen and is just showing something close.

Category:Fault Codes - Ross-Tech Wiki

wiki.ross-tech.com

 

[Alltime]

Yep, that 199 is the hex v2. On its way!

 

[Thejarhead]

It will be interesting to see what vcds says the code is.

 

[Alltime]

Ok, my V2 arrived today.. stoked!
She's all updated, plugged in.. Ancel codes were accurate, though I like that it gives a bit more info. Looks like a short to ground for the rollover solenoid so I have some hunting to do.
The airbag module is "defective", I'll start hunting the forum on if I can code it, how to code it, etc.
If anyone has pointers I'd be happy for it!

 

[Alltime]

 

[billymade]

00003 - Ross-Tech Wiki

wiki.ross-tech.com

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[Alltime]

Thanks, I did see that earlier.. I was thinking the software update solution was a reference to the "coding" of the module. Still researching if that's the case

 

[billymade]

N309 location:

Volkswagen Workshop Manuals > New Beetle > Body > General body repairs, interior > Passenger protection > Automatic roll-over protection (Cabriolet) > Removing and installing automatic roll-over protection > Installing

New Beetle > Volkswagen Workshop Manuals > Body > General body repairs, interior > Passenger protection > Automatic roll-over protection (Cabriolet) > Removing and installing automatic roll-over protection > Installing

workshop-manuals.com

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[Alltime]

Wow! Ask and receive.. thank you!!

I've been taking pics as I go for reference, but I got a "coding rejected" message for coding 7 section. Is there a way to tell for sure if the module is toast or should I start hunting one down ya think?

 

[billymade]

You might download a Erwin service manual; to do more research?

Volkswagen Beetle Repair & Service Manuals (304 PDF's

Volkswagen Beetle Workshop, Owners, Service or Repair Manuals. Free. No Ads.

www.onlymanuals.com

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[billymade]

Here is some info that might be helpful?

used airbag control module

Just installed a used module I bought from a wrecker. does it need programing to sync it with my vehicle ?

www.newbeetle.org

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[billymade]

If you think the airbag module is defective; you could get another one or ship the original one out for repair?

Seems to be a common issue; based upon how man specialists offer the repair service?

vw new beetle airbag module repair service - Google Search

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[Alltime]

I may do that, if it's a hardware issue there's not a whole lot I can do with it.

 

[Alltime]

Interesting thread here

 

[Alltime]

Maybe pointless but found some software dumps on another site, I'll see if I can determine the format and whether I can use the v2 to load it into the module. Trying to avoid a $500 part but may be inevitable.

 

[billymade]

Looking at some of the repair shops; resetting the hex data, is as cheap as $50 (assuming the airbag module isn’t damaged). VCDS can do basic factory level coding but pulling hex data and reflashing, i believe would require something else, like a special programmer kit.

vw airbag eeprom programmer - Google Search

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[billymade]

I’m assuming they are doing a procedure; similar to this?

How to Use Carprog to Reset Airbag for VAG (Audi/VW/Seat/Skoda)Auto Repair Technician Home

After car crash and airbag deployment, VW-Audi airbag sensor can by locked (Control unit faulty or deployed) and must be replaced. Even after small accident Airbag sensor will write in internal memory special error message "crash data stored" or “computer fault” and after you need to exchange...

www.car-auto-repair.com

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[Alltime]

Yes carprog is what I found as well but the link I posted was removed. I'm gona start calling around today.
Still glad I got the v2, I think you're right vw would have told me I have a bad module, $200 please.

 

[Alltime]

Good morning! Replaced brake rotors and pads yesterday and worked more on this.
I got the rollover solenoid fault to go away, so that's good.
One fault left, that is module defective.
I tried to write to it and got error 22, conditions not correct or request sequence error.
I have feelers out to a shop that may be able to install a new chip and to several salvage yards all over the country for the right module.
I called VW for giggles, parts guy told me even though my module is an "E", the vin search is saying "AM". I haven't found much about this, but evidently the "AM" is the newer model of "E" before they were discontinued.
If anyone has any ideas please post, getting desperate!