VW Tiguan (5N)

VW Tiguan (5N)
Source: Ross-Tech, LLC
Information
Manufacturer:	Volkswagen AG
Chassis Code:	5N/AX
Platform:	VW356
Model Years:	from 2008
Model Years (US):	from 2009
Predecessor:	None
Successor:	None
Interface Hardware
HEX+CAN, Micro-CAN
DLC Location
The DLC is located in the Driver Footwell.

We have "small" list of Common Modifications & Tweaks for the VW Golf/Jetta/Bora (1K/5M) that apply to the 2009 and older Tiguan.

We also have "small" list of Common Modifications & Tweaks for the VW Golf (5K/52) which apply to the 2010 and newer Tiguan.

General Information about this Model can be found in the Wikipedia entry.

[02] - Transmission Electronics

• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (09G):
  • Label File (09G-927-750.LBL)

[03] - Brake Electronics

• Coding
• Basic Setting
• Special Procedures
• Replacement
• Label File (5N0-614-517.LBL)

[08] - Heating/Air Conditioning

• Climatic:
  • Basic Setting
  • Label File
• Climatronic:
  • Basic Setting
  • Label File

[09] - Central Electronics

Note: The 2009 and older Tiguan uses the conventional 09-Central Electronics module.

• Central Electronics
  • Coding
  • Adaptation
  • Label File (30 Byte - Highline)
  • Label File (30 Byte - Midline)
• Subsystem: Wiper
  • Coding
• Subsystem: Rain/Light Sensor
  • Coding

[09] - Central Electronics / Body Control Module (BCM)

Notes:

1. The 2010 and newer Tiguan uses the 09-Central Electronics / Body Control Module (BCM).
   
2. Make sure to have all Doors unlocked, otherwise this Control Module may not communicate with the Scan Tool/VCDS.

• Information
• Coding
• Adaptation
• Replacement

[10] - Parking Aid & Park/Steer Assist

• Parking Aid
  • Coding
  • Adaptation
  • Label File
• Park Steer Assist
  • Coding
  • Adaptation
  • Label File

[16] - Steering Wheel

• Coding
• Label File

[17] - Instrument Cluster

• Coding
• Security Access
• Adaptation
• Label File

[18] - Auxiliary Heating

• Coding
• Adaptation
• Basic Setting
• Label File (Part Number 1K0-815-005-*)
• Label File (Part Number 1K0-815-007-*)

[19] - CAN-Gateway

• Coding
• Label File

[25] - Immobilizer

• Adaptation
• Special Procedures
• Label File

[44] - Steering Assist

• Adaptation
• Special Procedures
• Label File

[46] - Comfort System

• Coding
• Adaptation
• Special Procedures
• Label File

Note: On 2010 and newer Tiguans the Comfort System known from earlier Models has been integrated with the Central Electronics / Body Control Module (BCM) and is no longer available as a separate Address/Module. All related Diagnostics/Settings have to be performed via Central Electronics / Body Control Module (BCM).

[53] - Parking Brake

If you are unsure which Generation is installed, check the Control Module Identification.
EPB3 stands for Generation III and EPB4 for Generation IV.

• Parking Brake (Generation III / < MY 2010)
  • Coding
  • Basic Setting
  • Label File (5N0-907-801.LBL)
• Parking Brake (Generation IV / MY 2011 >)
  • Coding
  • Basic Setting
  • Label File (3AA-907-801.LBL)

[55] - Headlight Aim Control

• Coding
• Adaptation
• Security Access
• Basic Setting
• Label File (5M0-907-357.LBL)

[65] - Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Coding
• Adaptation
• Security Access

Notes:

• Vehicles with the diagnostic Address 65 - TPMS module use the Direct TPMS System, Without Wheel Position Recognition. This Ross-Tech Tech Tip should assist when diagnosing problems: VW TPMS Systems without Wheel Position Recognition
  

• The 2012+ NAR (North American Region) Tiguan is equipped with the Indirect TPMS which is a function of the ABS Brake Electronics system. Address [65] - Tire Pressure Monitoring is NOT used.
  • When ABS based TPMS is installed the vehicle is equipped with a reset button or MFA (dash) reset. The Owner's manual and Labels on the chassis will include vehicle specific instructions for the learning drive and reset.

[6C] - Back-Up Camera

• Coding
• Security Access
• Special Procedures
• Label File