Purpose: to deactivate the windshield washer indicator on the ODB (on-board computer). (Model after 2000)
Procedure:
1 – Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable to the computer, then plug the other end into your vehicle’s diagnostics socket.
2 – Switch on the ignition, then run the VCDS program.
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3 – Click on “Select”, then click on“17 – Instruments” . 1 – Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable to the computer, then plug the other end into your vehicle’s diagnostics socket.
4 – Click on“Coding 07” .
5 – The first two digits of the code (??xxx) are used to modify the Instrument module options. To remove the ice-washer indicator, subtract 04 from these digits.
In the example above, the initial coding (with washer indicator) is: 07232
To remove the windscreen washer indicator, simply recode as follows: 03232 (07 – 04 = 05)
To activate the ice washer indicator: +04
