Volkswagen Passat (B8)

Model years

2014–

Engine options

7

Coding modules

7

Make-wide fault codes

14,280

CarCoding enables ECU coding and fault code reading for the Volkswagen Passat (B8) using an ELM327 BLE OBD2 adapter on iPhone or Android. The app supports seven coding modules and accesses 14280 manufacturer fault code descriptions for vehicles from 2014 onwards.

You can adjust settings such as Turn On Light Warning, Key Fob While Engine Running, and Lock Autolock Rear. Other options include Lock Auto Unlock, Lock Autolock At Speed, Lock Lock Menu, Lock Unlock Menu, Lock Unlock Doors Variants, Raise And Lower Windows With Key Fob, and Corner Activation.

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 0948 settingsComfort, Display, Lighting, Safety
• CLIMATE 083 settingsComfort, Display
• ACCESS KESSY 051 settingComfort
• SEAT MEMORY 361 settingComfort

Instrument cluster

• INSTRUMENTS 1714 settingsDisplay, Safety

Infotainment

• INFOTAINMENT 5F16 settingsDisplay, Safety

Safety and driver assistance

• CAMERA 6C1 settingDisplay

Engine options

• 1.4 TSI 150HP
• 2.0 TSI 190HP
• 2.0 TSI 272HP
• 1.6 TDI 120HP
• 2.0 TDI 150HP
• 2.0 TDI 190HP
• GTE 1.4 TSI Hybrid 218HP

Fault codes for this make

There are 14,280 manufacturer fault code descriptions for Volkswagen · Seat · Skoda · Cupra. Open a code block and read what your code means.

• C1887
• C0797
• P3629
• U0547
• B2297
• B10245
• U11233
• B14217
• U10208
• U12205
• P06203
• B15200

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Frequently asked questions

Which app can do ECU coding on the Volkswagen Passat (B8)?

CarCoding does ECU coding on the Volkswagen Passat (B8) (2014–) from your phone: the setting list is resolved at runtime from your unit's part number; example settings: Turn On Light Warning, Key Fob While Engine Running, Lock Autolock Rear, Lock Auto Unlock, Lock Autolock At Speed, Lock Lock Menu. An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.

Can I read fault codes on the Volkswagen Passat (B8)?

Yes. Besides standard OBD2 engine codes there are 14,280 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 and Android 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