VWC-17-02

Warranty Information
General Communication
Number: VWC-17-02
Subject: Cable Connection is Required for the Emissions Recall
23Q3 Software Update
Date: Feb. 6, 2017
This document conveys
Volkswagen Warranty general
information.
Cable Connection is Required between the VAS 6150X Tester and the VAS 5054A
Transmitter Head for the Emissions Recall 23Q3 Software Update
This communication is a reminder that a cable connection is required when performing the 23Q3
emissions recall software update.
Points to Remember
 VAS6150X diagnostic tester or equivalent must be updated with the most current ODIS Service
application and diagnostic content version prior to performing any Software Version Management
update
 Dealers must always “hardwire with a USB cable connection” (not a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection)
between the VAS 6150X Tester and the VAS 5054A Transmitter Head
 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection between the VAS 6150X Tester and the VAS 5054A Transmitter
Head is prohibited, and can be traced by Volkswagen of America
 Claims for ECM/TCM failure or other consequential component failure resulting from a Wi-Fi or
Bluetooth connection error during this update will be rejected for payment
ODIS Screens Showing Connection Type
Questions
For any questions regarding this communication, please contact the Warranty Helpline at 1-866-306-8447
or [email protected].
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