Cluster Coding Problems

ninja_alex · 29-01-2005, 18:18

I am having problems coding my new vRS cluster to a non vRS car. Have followed the Ross Tech directions but cannot get it to work. I have both 4 digit SKC codes from my dealer.
The 'Soft Coding' for the new dials will not code to the old code, does this matter or can i alter the features on the dials at a later date.

Any help would be gratefully received.

devonutopia · 29-01-2005, 18:39

Not sure what happens when swapping dashpods, as I've only swapped ECUs and had to do the recoding thing.

Not sure whether you tell the ECU to change the code while the old pod is still in, no pod is in at all, or the new pod is in...

Lummox · 29-01-2005, 19:20

Have you coded it to the engine control unit first?

ninja_alex · 30-01-2005, 09:27

No, just followed the instructions on Ross Tech, help required!

EddyH · 30-01-2005, 09:48

Which immobiliser versions are the 2 instrument clusters?

Lummox · 30-01-2005, 10:51

IIRC Fabia's are all Immobilizer 3.

The easiest way to check with VAG diagnostic tools is go into engine (01) and it will display the cars chassis number and security code (not the one you program in, the 17 digit code you require to get the four pin code from Skoda). If this is the case then before doing the keys in dash insert (17) you need to go into engine (01) adaption (10) channel 50 and then enter the cars orginal pin there. This will transfer the information from the engine ecu over to the dash insert and then you can code the yeys as normal.

ninja_alex · 30-01-2005, 13:39

Am i being dumb here, but you enter 0 followed by the 4 digit code in the line above the 'use 7 digit SKC' button don't you?
In the 01 engine section under 50 it says disabled?
Help

Lummox · 30-01-2005, 15:11

Im not sure on VAG COM operation, im used to the dealer diag equipment.

Alex it might be best if we sort a visit over to MK?

29-01-2005, 18:18	#1
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Cluster Coding Problems I am having problems coding my new vRS cluster to a non vRS car. Have followed the Ross Tech directions but cannot get it to work. I have both 4 digit SKC codes from my dealer. The 'Soft Coding' for the new dials will not code to the old code, does this matter or can i alter the features on the dials at a later date. Any help would be gratefully received.

29-01-2005, 18:39	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,120 Thanks: 60 Thanked 280 Times in 226 Posts	Not sure what happens when swapping dashpods, as I've only swapped ECUs and had to do the recoding thing. Not sure whether you tell the ECU to change the code while the old pod is still in, no pod is in at all, or the new pod is in... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

29-01-2005, 19:20	#3
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Have you coded it to the engine control unit first? __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

30-01-2005, 09:27	#4
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Clocks No, just followed the instructions on Ross Tech, help required!

30-01-2005, 09:48	#5
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,892 Thanks: 37 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Which immobiliser versions are the 2 instrument clusters? __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

30-01-2005, 10:51	#6
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	IIRC Fabia's are all Immobilizer 3. The easiest way to check with VAG diagnostic tools is go into engine (01) and it will display the cars chassis number and security code (not the one you program in, the 17 digit code you require to get the four pin code from Skoda). If this is the case then before doing the keys in dash insert (17) you need to go into engine (01) adaption (10) channel 50 and then enter the cars orginal pin there. This will transfer the information from the engine ecu over to the dash insert and then you can code the yeys as normal. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

30-01-2005, 13:39	#7
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Dash Swap Am i being dumb here, but you enter 0 followed by the 4 digit code in the line above the 'use 7 digit SKC' button don't you? In the 01 engine section under 50 it says disabled? Help

30-01-2005, 15:11	#8
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Im not sure on VAG COM operation, im used to the dealer diag equipment. Alex it might be best if we sort a visit over to MK? __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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