VW Passat (NMS/A3)

Volkswagen Passat (A3 / NMS)
Source: Ross-Tech, LLC
Information
Manufacturer:	Volkswagen AG
Chassis Code:	A3 / NMS
Platform:	VW411
Model Years:	from 2012
Model Years (US):	from 2012
Predecessor:	VW Passat (3C)
Successor:	-
Interface Hardware
HEX+CAN, Micro-CAN
DLC Location
The DLC is located in the Driver Footwell.

This page only applies to the "B7" VW Passat(NMS/A3) MY 2012+ sold in North America. A close cousin (chassis 56 is sold in China). We also have "small" list of Common Modifications & Tweaks for the VW_Passat_(NMS/A3). Information about the Rest-of-World "B7" Passat that is based on the older 3C "B6" Passat can be found here.

[02] - Transmission Electronics

• 6-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG/02E):
  • Label File (02E-300-0xx.LBL)
• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (09G):
  • Label File (09G-927-750.LBL)

[03] - Brake Electronics

• Brake Electronics (MK60EC1)
  • Coding
  • Basic Setting
  • Replacement
  • Label File (1K0-907-379-60EC1F.CLB)

[08] - Heating/Air Conditioning

• Heating
• Manual Heating/Air Conditioning
  • Basic Setting
  • Label File (5C0-820-047.CLB)
• Climatic
  • Basic Setting
  • Label File

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

Note: Make sure to have all Doors unlocked, otherwise this Control Module may not communicate with the Scan Tool/VCDS.

• Information
• Coding
• Adaptation
  • Remote Control Matching
• Replacement

[15] - Airbags

• Coding
• Adaptation
• Basic Setting
  • Label File (5K0-959-655.clb)
  • ROD File (ROD: EV_AirbaVW10SMEVW360_VW36.rod)

[17] - Instrument Cluster

• Coding
• Adaptation
  • Service Reminder

[44] - Steering Assist

• Adaptation
• Basic Setting
• Special Procedures

[46] - Comfort System

Note: 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).