Immobilizer III Immobilizer Swapping (Kessy)

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 separate instructions for models where the immobilizer control module is integrated in a separate control module or where the immobilizer control module is integrated in Instrument Cluster.

Determining IMMO-ID & VIN (ECU)

[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 (Kessy)

[Select]
[05 - Acc/Start Auth.]
[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]

Kessy Control Module Swapping

Prerequisites:

• The NEW module is installed in the car.
• ORIGINAL Electric Steering Lock is still installed.
  • If the ORIGINAL Electric Steering Lock has been replaced, perform Electric Steering Lock Adaptation first.
• Battery voltage at least 12.0 V. We strongly recommend the use of a battery charger.
• Make sure to have BOTH PIN's, from the OLD (ORIGINAL) and the NEW (USED) control module.

• Put the first Key into the ignition Lock, but do NOT switch ON the ignition.
• Press and Hold the Brake Pedal for 20 Seconds to wake up the Diagnostic Databus.

[Select]
[05 - Acc/Start Auth.]

[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Select Block 024.
[Go!]
Make sure the shown lock times in field 1, 2, 3 and 4 are 0 (each field represents a time in minutes).

• If the lock times are NOT 0:
  • Do NOT switch off the ignition!
  • Allow the car to sit for AT LEAST the number of minutes that were indicated by the fields 1-4.

[Done, Go Back]

[Sec. Access - 16]
For the following procedure, use the PIN of the NEW (USED) control module.
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. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.
• 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) control module.
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. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.
• 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".

[Save]
[Done, Go Back]

After a successful adaptation a lock time will automatically being set.
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Select Block 024.
[Go!]
Make sure the shown lock times in field 4 is 0 (a field represents a time in minutes).

• If the lock time is NOT 0:
  • Do NOT switch off the ignition!
  • Allow the car to sit for AT LEAST the number of minutes that were indicated by field 4.

[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 (USED) control module now shows the VIN/IMMO-ID of the vehicle now.

• Proceed with Key Matching now.