How to use ADC219 Instrument Cluster Reset Cable to reset the instrument cluster on my VAG group vehicle? (adva Instrument Cluster Reset Cable User Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Mar 20, 2025 - 03:47 AM

To use the , you will need to follow these steps:

1. Verify the application by using the iQ software.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from your vehicle. The specific removal process may vary depending on your vehicle model, so refer to the support team or the specific instrument cluster removal process photos for guidance.
3. Connect the ADC219 cable to the rear of the instrument cluster.
4. Plug the male 16-pin DLC socket of the cable into the vehicle's diagnostic socket.
5. Connect the female DLC socket of the cable to your Advanced Diagnostics tester.
6. Navigate through the manufacturer's menu on the tester to "By System" and choose the protocol identified in the initial process (CAN TP2.0 or UDS VDO).
7. Select the "No working key" item from the menu.
8. The tester will communicate with the instrument cluster and prompt you to place the ADC219 probe on the correct pinpoint of the instrument cluster. For UDS clusters, this is pin 67, and for Micronas clusters, it is pin 8.
9. Place the pin probe on the nearest accessible point of the circuit board.
10. Follow the software prompts on the tester screen. If the probe is placed correctly, the software will ask you to remove the probe, gain security access, and place the cluster into service mode.
11. The instrument cluster will either add a key to the existing transponders or erase all known transponders and add a new one.
12. Refit the instrument cluster to the vehicle and cycle the ignition with a valid transponder.
13. The instrument cluster display will show the updated number of transponders programmed.

Please note that the ADC219 cable/software does not require detaching the instrument cluster needles or removing the front fascia. However, additional disassembly may be required for Micronas clusters. It is also important to read the ABS coding data before removing the cluster and write it back if necessary. The complete instructions and cluster types with probe points can be found in the user guide provided.