Instruments - Compass Does Not Show In Cluster
90 10 02March 9, 2010
2022950
Vehicle Information
Condition
Software Update for Instrument Cluster Compass Display
Technical Background
The compass does not appear in the instrument cluster.
Production Solution
Improved software has been introduced into production to correct compass display beginning:
Passat, Passat Wagon
^ VIN 3C_9E097011
^ VIN 3C_9P060073
CC, Passat CC
^ VIN 3C_9E548185
Service
Check Instrument Cluster for Compass Display
^ Turn key to "ON" position
^ Use "Menu" button on steering wheel -arrow- to select Compass feature in MFI -rectangle-
^ If compass display is visible, WORK COMPLETE
^ If compass display is not visible, continue with software update.
Software Update
Note:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger InCharge 940 to maintain vehicle battery voltage.
Note:
Battery MUST have a minimum no load charge between 12.5V and 14.5V (failure to maintain voltage during update process can lead to control module failure and will not be covered under this Technical Bulletin).
^ VAS 5051B must be connected to vehicle and 110V AC power supply at all times during update programming
^ VAS 5052/A must be connected to vehicle and battery voltage requirements maintained
^ Any appliances with high electro-magnetic interference sources (e.g. mobile phones, Bluetooth) switched OFF
^ Install Battery Tester / Charger InCharge 940 onto vehicle
^ Select "Vehicle Self-Diagnosis" -arrow-
^ Select "On Board Diagnostic (OBD)" -arrow-, then select
arrow
^ Select "01 - Engine electronics" -arrow-
^ Select "006 - Basic setting" -arrow-
^ Enter Display group 4
^ Check voltage. Battery MUST have a minimum no load charge between 12.5V and 14.5V
^ Once proper voltage has been established, select �� arrow to end Vehicle Self-Diagnosis.
Note:
Issues with vehicle limiting the ability to establish proper voltage are not covered under this Technical Bulletin
^ Ensure that scan tool is connected to the on-line network
^ Select "Guided Fault Finding" -arrow-
^ Select "Volkswagen" -arrow-
Tip: Scan tool must be at a minimum of CD Brand version V16.01.
^ Select "35 - Passat CC 2009" -arrow-, regardless of model
Note:
Always select Passat CC 2009.
Selecting other vehicles will lead to incorrect test plan and
failure to interrogate the instrument cluster.
^ Select "2009" -arrow-
^ Select "Sedan" -arrow-, regardless of body style
^ Select correct engine for the vehicle
Tip:
BPY engine is not affected by this Technical Bulletin.
^ Select --> forward arrow to confirm vehicle identification and begin interrogation of control modules
If two selections for instrument cluster appear -rectangle- and
-Note- box, as pictured, you have entered the vehicle
incorrectly. You have selected the wrong model, you must
select "Passat CC 2009"
Exit Guided Fault Finding and reselect vehicle according to
previous instruction.
^ If vehicle was selected correctly, only one Instrument cluster will be displayed -arrow-
^ Once interrogation of control modules is complete, select " Done" then --> arrow
Note:
Make repairs for DTCs found by Guided Fault Finding prior to proceeding with software update. DTC repairs necessary to begin software update are not covered by this Technical Bulletin.
^ Select "Go to" button, then select "Function / Component Selection" -arrow-
^ Select "Software version management" -arrow- then --> arrow
^ Select "Adapting software" -arrow-, then --> arrow
^ Select "2" button -arrow- for updating the software through measures code
^ Make selection -arrow- to display the input keys
^ Enter unit code 3176 then select "Q" or --> arrow
^ Confirm unit code 3176 has been entered, then select --> arrow
^ Ensure tester is connected to the on-line network, then select "Done"
^ Enter your GeKo Login and Password, then select "OK"
^ Read information, then select "Done"
^ Read information, then select "Yes"
^ Read information, then select "Done"
^ Read information, then select "Done"
^ Observe software update screen
Tip:
A progress bar will not display during this software
update. Software update takes approximately three minutes.
Tip:
During the software update, instrument cluster
may be blank or not show a display.
^ Read information, then select "Done"
^ Switch ignition off, then select "Done"
Note:
A progress bar will be displayed as pictured. Ignition must remain in the "off" position until progress bar has completed. Failure to wait the complete amount of time may damage the instrument cluster. Damage to the instrument cluster is not covered under this Technical Bulletin.
^ Switch ignition on, then select "Done"
^ Read information, then select Done
^ Check MFI for compass display
^ Exit Guided Fault Finding
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.