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Posting here in addition to sending an email to Ross Tech support with more info.

I'm not new to vcds but am a new customer. I used my buddy's to check DTCs a couple of times over the years.

I have two problems trying to code a rebuilt ABS module on my 2004 A6 / 3.0L / CVT

I tried setting the coding with two different computers - win 7 and win 10 with almost exactly the same results.
Downloaded the latest version 18.9.1 on each computer.
Double checked my Login and Coding values against an auto scan from before the module failed.
New module is the same PN as the old Bosch 5.7 module.

One problem is the Login and Coding info doesn't seem to take and the Component description field wraps down to the Coding field. The letter "t" from "front" and "3428" start out in the Component field but after entering Login and Coding, they move to the Coding field. This happened with both computers I ran the software on.

During one attempt I continued with steering sensor calibration but the DTC codes didn't clear: 00778 Steering Sensor and 01044 Module incorrectly coded. I get the same codes when scanning with my non-vcds scanner with ABS.

The other problem is VCDS doesn't ask me to confirm locking 1 of my 3 VINs when setting the Coding. Makes me wonder if the software is acting up.

To elimiate the new ABS module as the problem, I put the old one back in and saw the same field-wrapping issue from the scanner plus the two codes that required me to get a new module:
01420 High Pressure Switch Valve1 N227
01421 High Pressure Switch Valve2 N228

Also, when I hover over the Login-11 box I don't get the full list of tips I've seen in examples. Instead I get only something about code 40168 - even when I haven't entered any Login / Coding info yet.

I haven't figured out how to add images but I have screen shots before and after entering the Login and Coding.

Thanks for any ideas.
 
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I see your screen-shots in the support inbox. I'll can post 'em in this thread for you if you want me to.

I'm not sure what's up with that. It could indeed be a bug in the current version of VCDS, or the interface firmware (and since you didn't include an Auto-Scan, I can't see what firmware is in your HEX-V2), or it could be your ABS module acting screwy.

Let's do this: Go to [Options], set Debug Level to 1024, then click [Apply]. Now (without exiting VCDS), do whatever is necessary to reproduce them. When done, exit VCDS gracefully, then look in the Debug sub-folder and e-mail us the file named DEBUG-03.DLM.

Oh, and please run a complete Auto-Scan and send (or post) that too.

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Yes please post the pics from the support email. It won't hurt.
I emailed the debug file. One thing: after I entered debug mode and clicked on 3 - ABS brakes, a window popped up asking if I wanted to register the VIN. I clicked Yes and instantly got a Windows message: VCDS has stopped working. The only option was to close the program. That's the debug file I'm sending. I'll try it again before end of the day.

Here's the auto scan:

Code:
Sunday,27,January,2019,16:14:14:31656
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 7 x86
VCDS Version: 18.9.1.0  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4437.4
Data version: 20190114 DS296.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WAUJT64B74N038258   License Plate: 


Chassis Type: 4B (4B - Audi A6/S6/RS6/allroad C5 (1998 > 2005))
Scan: 01 02 03 06 08 15 16 17 18 22 34 35 36 37 45 55 56 57 65 67
          75 76 77
 
VIN: WAUJT64B74N038258   
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Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06C-909-559-ASN.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 909 559 R    HW: 8E0 909 059 
   Component: 3.0L V6/5V      G   0020  
   Coding: 0016582
   Shop #: WSC 02334 785 00200
   VCID: 44D14E83C28C65A7FA5-5184

8 Faults Found:
18057 - Powertrain Data Bus 
            P1649 - 008 - Missing Message from ABS Controller - Intermittent
16955 - Brake Switch (F) 
            P0571 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected 
            P0300 - 001 -  - MIL ON
16690 - Cylinder 6 
            P0306 - 001 - Misfire Detected - MIL ON
17524 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating; B1 S1 
            P1116 - 004 - Open Circuit - MIL ON
17548 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor; B2 S2 
            P1140 - 008 - Internal Resistance too High - MIL ON
16544 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2 S2 
            P0160 - 004 - No Activity - MIL ON
17887 - Brake Boost Vacuum System 
            P1479 - 008 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
Readiness: 0110 1001

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Address 02: Auto Trans        Labels: 01J-927-156.lbl
   Part No SW: 4B0 910 155 E    HW: 01J 927 156 JK
   Component: V30 01J 3.0l 5V USA 3220  
   Revision: 00000008    Serial number: 00000002022045
   Coding: 0001001
   Shop #: WSC 02334 785 00200
   VCID: 2019E21336D45987BED-5184

1 Fault Found:
18259 - Powertrain Data Bus 
            P1851 - 000 - Missing Message from ABS Controller - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 96 /min
                    RPM: 0 /min
                    RPM: 0 /min
                    (no units): 1.0
                    Torque: 268.0 Nm
                    Temperature: 19.0°C
                    T.B. Angle: 0.0°
                    Bin. Bits: 0101 0 0


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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 4B0-614-517.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 614 517 G
   Component: ABS/ESP front       3428  
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 2517F3072CF6BCAFCDB-51F2

2 Faults Found:
00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85) 
            66-10 - Not Matched - Intermittent
01044 - Control Module Incorrectly Coded 
            35-00 -  - 

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 4B0-820-043-MY2.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 820 043 AR
   Component: A6-Klimavollautomat 0208  
   Coding: 00110
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 6A8DC03B855853D7209-2586

2 Faults Found:
00779 - Outside Air Temp Sensor (G17) 
            30-00 - Open or Short to Plus
00819 - High Pressure Sensor (G65) 
            07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 4B0-959-655-AI84.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 959 655 Q
   Component: Airbag 8.4EP        3001  
   Coding: 0000607
   Shop #: WSC 02334 785 00200
   VCID: 3E253C6BAC600F77AC1-5184

1 Fault Found:
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95) 
            001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 4B0-907-487.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 487 F
   Component: Lenkradelektronik   D01   
   Coding: 01002
   Shop #: WSC 02334  
   VCID: 2F3B112F7E3AF6FF377-5184

1 Fault Found:
01304 - Radio 
            49-00 - No Communications

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 4B0-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 920 981 N
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. VDO D14  
   Coding: 02262
   Shop #: WSC 07117  
   VCID: 313F1757683EE00F213-5184
   WAUJT64B74N038258     AUZ7Z0C2456870

1 Fault Found:
01304 - Radio 
            49-00 - No Communications

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Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 4B0-962-258.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 962 258 M
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D38  
   Coding: 15885
   Shop #: WSC 02334  
   VCID: 33331D5F9212D21F53F-4F2E

6 Faults Found:
01371 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Driver's Side 
            35-00 -  - 
01572 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Passenger Side 
            35-00 -  - 
01374 - Alarm triggered by Terminal 15 
            35-00 -  - 
01368 - Alarm triggered by Luggage Compartment Switch 
            35-00 -  - 
01561 - Rear left door 
            59-00 - Can't Unlock
01574 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Rear Right 
            35-00 -  - 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr        Labels: None
   Part No: 4B0 959 760 B
   Component: Sitzmemory R1 F     0204  
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 2C0106234F2C8DE7125-4B3C

No fault code found.

End----(Elapsed Time: 05:18, VBatt start/end: 11.8V/11.8V. VIgn 11.7V)-----
 
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Debug mode worked this time. It let me enter the Login and Coding, and the Coding stayed in the box. I wasn't sure about the process after entering code 40168 - left my notes in the house. I emailed the debug file.
Something I just noticed - when not in debug mode the LEDs on the scanner quickly flash green and red. Not sure if it means anything. Also, it's still not working when not in debug mode.

Thanks for the help.

-Dave
 
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DetroitDave's Screen shots:

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I can confirm we have debug files. I'm confident this will get looked at in the near future.

Oh, and FWIW, your Login and Coding look correct to me.

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I have recently seen this also, guess there is an bug.
But I was able to do the coding.
Have you tried to do the login > Coding > Basic setting in a row, quit VCDS and ignition OFF ?
 
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I have recently seen this also, guess there is an bug.
I've seen someone hit this recently on Bosch 5.3 as well: https://forums.ross-tech.com/showth...-module-coding&p=135119&viewfull=1#post135119

But I was able to do the coding.
I didn't notice this nuance at the time, but reading the thread again today, I see...

When I login & attempt to set the coding/wsc, I will get a message in the coding field reading "ad D56". The D56 part i recognize from the ABS module (also on both ABS module stickers) but I haven't found an explanation yet, made a little harder b/c both "ad" & "D56" are too short a term to be used in the search.

... the Bosch 5.3 owner's issue ALSO happened post-login/coding attempt, which might explain why more people haven't noticed, and it isn't popping up in Auto-Scans.
 
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I have recently seen this also, guess there is an bug.
But I was able to do the coding.
Have you tried to do the login > Coding > Basic setting in a row, quit VCDS and ignition OFF ?

I tried but with no success. The text wrapping didn't happen this time but the coding didn't stay. After turning the key back on the same codes 00778 Steering Sensor and 01044 Module incorrectly coded were still there.
 
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Where did that ABS module come from?
 
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I'm late to this thread but we saw that on Jan 22nd from a caller with a rebuilt ABS module. They were able to code it after following the 3-step Login, Coding and Basic Settings steps but I agree. Several reports like this from various users sounds suspicious. Hopefully the Debug files shed light on this.
 
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And you did this basic setting, right after Coding and before Ignition OFF ?

SUCCESS!! Thank you very much for the help. I just got home and gave it a shot. It was still not working properly when hovering over the login and coding fields but I just pushed through like you suggested.

Uwe: I'm still looking forward to anything you learn from the debug file analysis. But thanks to you and the others for getting me running. I’m going to replace the air bag clockspring next week, which I think requires recalibrating the steering sensor. I don’t think I’ll have any issues now but having my vcds look like the online examples would be helpful.

Where did that ABS module come from?

This is a used unit from Matt at cheap-abs.com He repaired my original module but there were two codes that didn't show up until after he fixed the ground and I reinstalled the unit. When he learned it couldn't be repaired he found this module and hydraulic pump and shipped them out to me.

Thanks.
 
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