Immobilizer III Immobilizer Swapping (Instrument Cluster)

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This procedure details how to change the instrument cluster on VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda vehicles with Immobilizer III, where the immobilizer control module is integrated in instrument cluster. See the seperate instructions for models where the immobilizer control module is integrated in a separate immo box or where the immobilizer control module is integrated in kessy (Keyless Entry and Start SYstem).


Determining IMMO-ID & VIN (ECU)

[Select]
[01 - Engine]
Look at the first "Extra" field. The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string in the Immo-ID.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

---OR---

[Select]
[01 - Engine]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Select Block 081.
[Go!]
The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string in the Immo-ID..
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]


Determining IMMO-ID & VIN (Instrument Cluster)

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
Look at the first "Extra" field. The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string in the Immo-ID.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

---OR---

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Select Block 081.
[Go!]
The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string in the Immo-ID..
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]


Instrument Cluster Swapping

Prerequisites:

  • The new or used cluster is installed in the car.
  • Battery voltage at least 12.0 V.
  • All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the OLD (ORIGINAL) cluster to the new or used cluster.
    • Immo 3 Audi vehicles typically use adaptation channels 060, 06 1and 062 for the internal installation list since they do not have address 19-CAN Gateway. If in question, run a complete Adaptation Control Module Map with the old module installed.
    • Immo 3 VW vehicles typically use short coding in address 19-CAN Gateway. If the original value is 00006, which is common, recode the new unit to the same value to refresh the internal gateway installation list.
  • Make sure to have BOTH PIN's, from the OLD (ORIGINAL) and the new or used instrument cluster.
  • Make sure to have the Radio Code (for factory radios only).


[Select]
[17 - Instruments]


[Login - 11]
For the following procedure, use the PIN of the NEW or USED instrument cluster.
There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you.

  • 4-digit PIN
    • Enter zero followed by the 4-digit PIN directly in the Login field. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.
      If you have a 4-digit PIN then you would NOT use the 7-digit PIN/SKC button at all

[Do it!]
---OR---

  • 7-digit PIN
    • [Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]
    • Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
    • [OK]
    • VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".

[Do it!]


[Adaptation - 10]
Enter 050 in "Channel Number".
[Read]
For the following procedure, use the PIN of the OLD (ORIGINAL) instrument cluster.
There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you.

  • 4-digit PIN
    • Enter zero followed by the 4-digit PIN directly in the New Value field. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.
      If you have a 4-digit PIN then you would NOT use the 7-digit PIN/SKC button at all

[Test]
[Save]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
---OR---

  • 7-digit PIN
    • [Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]
    • Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
    • [OK]
    • VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".

[Test]
[Save]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]


  • Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
  • Verify that the new or used instrument cluster now shows the VIN/IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.


Special Notes

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