Volkswagen Beetle (2011-2016)

Model years

2011–2016

Coding modules

9

Make-wide fault codes

20,644

CarCoding is available for iPhone, Android, and Windows, and works with an ELM327 OBD2 adapter. For the Volkswagen Beetle (2011–2016), it supports ECU coding and fault code reading, accessing 9 coding modules and providing 20644 manufacturer fault code descriptions. The setting list is resolved at runtime from the unit's part number (ODX).

On the Volkswagen Beetle (2011–2016), example settings include Unlock doors when turned off, Lock vehicle at 15 kph, Central locking behaviour, Comfort functions, and Audible confirmation - sound. Other examples are Comfort functions - door locks, Comfort functions - keyfob, Comfort functions - Sunroof, Comfort open sunroof, and Comfort Close Sunroof. The available setting list is resolved at runtime from the unit's part number (ODX).

Supported coding modules

On Volkswagen Group cars the setting list is resolved from the car: CarCoding reads the unit's part number and fetches the matching ODX bit map at runtime. The list you see is the one your unit actually carries.

Body and comfort

• CENTRAL ELECTRONICS 0949 settingsComfort

Instrument cluster

• INSTRUMENTS 171 settingDisplay

Infotainment

• INFOTAINMENT 5F PQ2 settingsComfort, configuration

Safety and driver assistance

• PARKING ASSIST 109 settingsDisplay, Safety
• BRAKES 032 settingsComfort, configuration
• AIRBAG 151 settingSafety

Other modules

• NAVIGATION 3727 settingsDisplay, Safety, configuration, multimedia
• ROOF 261 settingComfort
• TELEPHONE 771 settingconfiguration

Fault codes for this make

There are 20,644 manufacturer fault code descriptions for Volkswagen · Seat · Skoda · Cupra. Open a code block and read what your code means.

• C0864
• U0639
• B2307
• B10256
• B11256
• B12256
• B13256
• B14256
• B15256
• B16256
• B17256
• B18256

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Frequently asked questions

Which app can do ECU coding on the Volkswagen Beetle (2011-2016)?

CarCoding does ECU coding on the Volkswagen Beetle (2011-2016) (2011–2016) from your phone: the setting list is resolved at runtime from your unit's part number; example settings: Unlock doors when turned off, Lock vehicle at 15 kph, Central locking behaviour, Comfort functions, Comfort functions - door locks, Comfort functions - keyfob. An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone, Android and Windows and is free to download.

Can I read fault codes on the Volkswagen Beetle (2011-2016)?

Yes. Besides standard OBD2 engine codes there are 20,644 manufacturer fault code descriptions for this make group; you can read and clear them.

Which adapter do I need?

An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone, Android and Windows and is free to download.

How do I start?

1. Plug an ELM327-compatible OBD2 adapter into the car.
2. Open CarCoding and connect to the adapter over Bluetooth.
3. Pick the make and model — or let the VIN identify it.
4. Read fault codes; on supported vehicles, open the module settings.

Related pages

• Volkswagen — Supported Vehicles
• All ECU modules
• All fault codes