tdawg183

I'm attempting probably the most well-known mod of removing the seat belt chime and am having an issue. Every time i try to change the software coding (in this example the second to last digit from 6 -> 0) I get an invalid equipment error. See attached image.

I've not changed the equipment number at all and as you can see it is already pre-populated as a value outside of the listed limits already.

Any ideas on a solution?

jakematic

I can barely read the attachment, but it looks like your WSC is 00000 indicating the module has never been (re)coded.

See here: http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/o...creen.html#WSC and also the bottom of this page: http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/a...on_screen.html


So I would suggest putting 12345 in the WSC and trying it again.
Let us know if that works.

tdawg183

Correct, the WorkShop Code is 00000.

According to Ross-Tech it appears that I should leave that as-is:

"Note: If you are an individual user or independent mechanic, just leave the WorkShop Code set to "00000". This allows VCDS to operate in “stealth” mode, keeping whatever WSC that was already in the controller."

My problem is the Equipment Number... It reads 892928 which is above the limit specified by VCDS (0-262143). The exact error is is follows:

VCDS: Re-Code Invalid
This equipment number is invalid!
Equipment number must be 5-6 digits: 00000-262143

jakematic

Sorry - got down a rathole trying to read the screen shot.

What is the Equipment Number in the options screen of VCDS set to ?
I could be wrong, but think that is an arbitrary number to identify the machine at the 'workshop'

Mine is all zeros
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tdawg183

Good point, I'll check it out this evening and post back. I've found this issue one other time on a VW forum and the suggesting was to change it to 12345. The solution worked but seems sketchy IMO.

tdawg183

I was just able to confirm that my 'User Interface and Identification' options were all exactly as yours are set. All to zero.

Any suggestions on a solution?

When you check channel 17-Instruments coding, what are the parameters set at aside from the software coding... specifically the equipment number. Is it safe for me to change?

jakematic

Hmmmm.
Post up a full Auto Scan text, maybe I can get a better idea.


Failing changing it to mine or something random, contacting Ross-Tech.
Before doing anything make sure to save/copy your full Auto Scan so you can go back.


This is what it was on my D3:
Believe the breakdown is WSC=09222, Importer=444, Equipment #=14580

tdawg183

The following is from a scan I did last night:

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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 4E0-910-xxx-17.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 951 F HW: 4E0 920 951 F
Component: KOMBIINSTR. VDO H82 0520
Revision: D03 Serial number: AUDID3F7000125
Coding: 0048263
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 892928
VCID: 285FFEE49B70635EFC3-807D

No fault code found.
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Looks like all the WSC & Importer are zeroed out but the equipment number is 892928. Again, this is weird because that number falls outside of the available range to set it in VCDS. Seems to me that if it's only a shop number that i'd be cool to change it to 12345 or something similar. Logically it doesn't make sense that this would affect the performance of the channel.

jakematic

I'm going to have to defer to Ross-Tech on this one.

If it were just about anything other than module 17 I'd say just change it, but.....

jakematic

Not sure if this is you tdawg, but amazingly similar issue on the Ross-Tech forum: http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthre...nge-(0-262143)