02511 – Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706): No or Incorrect Basic Setting / Adaptation

Possible Symptoms

  • Function Limitation
  • Airbag Warning Light active

Possible Causes

  • Basic Setting Not Performed

Possible Solutions

  • Perform Basic Setting

Special Notes

02511 – Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706): Defective

Possible Symptoms

  • Function Limitation
  • Airbag Warning Light active

Possible Causes

  • Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706) faulty
  • Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706) faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706)
    • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB) for Seat Occupation Pressure Sensor (G452)
  • Check/Replace Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706)

Special Notes

  • When 02511 – Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706) 014 – Defective is stored in the North American Region (NAR):
    • 2004 -> 2008 New Beetle and New Beetle Convertible (1C/1Y)
    • 2005 -> 2008 Jetta (1K)
    • 2006 -> 2008 Passat and Passat Wagon (3C)
    • 2007 -> 2008 Eos, Gti, Rabbit, and R32 (1K)

Please see TSB # 69-11-01 or 2010347 (older reference includes 01-08-07 or 2010347). This TSB covers the dealer updating of the PODS module and should be checked or completed prior to replacing the module.

 

02511 – Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706): Implausible Signal

Possible Symptoms

  • Function Limitation
  • Airbag Warning Light active

Possible Causes

  • Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706) faulty
  • Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706) faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706)
    • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB) for Seat Occupation Pressure Sensor (G452)
  • Check/Replace Control Module for Seat Occupied Recognition (J706)