VW New Beetle/Cabriolet (1C/1Y/9C) Airbag

Coding

VAG-COM will automatically tell you a suggested coding (HEX interface required), otherwise contact us for assistance.

For early (1998-1999) New Beetles, there may be no index number. In such cases use:

16721 is the Coding for 1J0 909 608 AQ
00070 is the Coding for 1J0 909 608 F

Adaptation

Used to deactivate individual airbag components (see repair manual for details).

Basic Setting

Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706)

If the Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706) or the seat itself have been replaced, the basic setting has to be performed.

[Select]
[15 - Airbags]
[Security Access - 16]
Enter 11063, to enable the basic setting.
[Do it!]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 001
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The reset has been performed.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Special Procedures

Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706): Reset

If a repair on the Seat Occupied Recognition has been performed, a reset has to be performed too.

Prerequisites:

• Seat in normal position.
• Seat must NOT be occupied during the whole procedure.
• Seatbelt must NOT be plugged in.
• No faults in the system.
• Interior temperature must be between 0 °C and 37 °C (32 °F and 98 °F).
• Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706) Software Level 0006 or higher.
  
  

[Select]
[15 - Airbags]
[Security Access - 16]
Enter 13731, to enable the basic setting.
[Do it!]
[Adaptation - 10]
Channel 000
[Read]
[Save]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]