Anti-Theft Immobilizer

Anti-Theft Immobilizer

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General Description

The fourth generation anti-theft immobilizer on the Eos has an online connection and download capability. The chief integral component of the fourth generation immobilizer is a central database, in which all anti-theft relevant data of participating control modules is stored. It is not possible to adapt participating control modules to the immobilizer without an online connection to this database.

Online system test, refer to=> [ Online system test ] Online system test.

• The immobilizer PIN cannot be requested by fax and the immobilizer cannot be enabled in advance.

• All components participating on the immobilizer must be adapted online.

• All vehicle keys (subsequently ordered keys as well) are already pre-coded to a specific vehicle from the factory and can only be adapted to this vehicle.

• It is necessary to have the VIN to be able to order replacement keys.

• It is no longer possible to perform adaptation on components originating from other brands in Volkswagen Group vehicles.

Immobilizer Components

• Anti-theft immobilizer control module (J362). Refer to=> [ Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362), Adapting ] Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362), Adapting.

• Engine control module (J623).

• Anti-theft immobilizer reader coil (D2). Refer to=> [ Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil (D2) ] Service and Repair.

• Ignition key. Refer to=> [ Ignition Key ] Ignition Key.

• The function => [ New Identity When Replacing All Components ] New Identity When Replacing All Components must be called up after replacing the lock set or the control modules.

Functions of the Anti-theft immobilizer control module (J362)

• Communication of all components participating on immobilizer with each other.

• Data encryption between participating control modules.

DTC Recognition and Display

The immobilizer is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities which aids in troubleshooting.

For fault finding, use the Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051A) in the "Guided fault finding" operating mode.