Pin code reading golf mk5 instrument cluster on the bench no need to strip or soldering required

To access the pin code of an instrument cluster you must remove it first or the pin reader will keep looking for the ecu and fail because the can lines go through the can gateway first. Once removed it will easily pull the pin from a cluster without a working key then you can either code a key, or match a used ecu and start the car

[@train4905]

I really enjoyed that sir,very informative😊

[@caralarmandradio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KennySpark8574]

How did you get the lcd display to light up? I have the same cluster here, I have connected live ignition and ground, the clocks turn on but the lcd display doesn't show any data (milage ect)
Is this something the go diag does? Thanks

[@caralarmandradio]

Hi kenny pins 1 and 2 live pin 19 earth and it should light up

[@v.juanhierro4493]

Golf video. I have a golf v december 2006 with dash 1k0820873B. I try to extract pin with vag k Commander 1.4 and doesnt work..Do you know if this vag pin reader Will works for me?

[@caralarmandradio]

Vag key login at the moment is the most successful unit for pulling a pin without spending a fortune

[@theemrroboto]

I have a 2008 Golf V. Have you used this on that year of golf? I hear that 2008 could cause some trouble due to the immo 4 system. Also, where did you purchase from?

[@caralarmandradio]

Yes it works well pulls the pin in seconds and you can still get them on ebay if not alli express

[@nubetubeme]

hi could you connect the vag pin code rear to the clocks without using the go diag

[@caralarmandradio]

No you need an interface of some kind

[@mattmccaslin6681]

You mentioned K wire but on 2008 mk5 I didn’t think there was a K wire. In that area it seems there are 4 CAN wires. Do you have the pinout you used? Thanks very much

[@caralarmandradio]

Send me an email to [e-mail] and i will forward a pinout but to clarify there are two can wires and we dont use the k line for pincode reading

[@prawny12009]

Is k the one labelled, Dash panel CAN screening" or they one labelled "dash panel CAN wake up"

[@caralarmandradio]

Hi the wake up is on pin 15 k line

[@MichaelEleftheriou-pp7hx]

Hello Mark, I have been watching some of your videos and find them very interesting but I wanted some advice with a polo 2011 1.4, I need to swap out the engine ECU with a used unit what would be the procedure, I have IM608 and the other tools you show in the videos but not done any thing like this before if you could help me, please.

[@caralarmandradio]

Yes email me your reg number please [e-mail]

[@chrisd9010]

I did the Same thing you did but as soon as i Fire up the Instrument cluster it Shows SAFE. I think you can‘t read the pin Code as Long as it Shows SAFE. Is there any way for it to not go into this Mode?

[@caralarmandradio]

Hi Chris i have had no issues with reading pins when it says safe. It says safe when it is not matched to the ecu

[@Cristian-lk2iu]

Hello,you can help me to wire my instrument cluster?i want to check only the dashboard light.thx

[@caralarmandradio]

Send me an email and i will send across the pin outs for you [e-mail]

[@ascending74]

Do you remember the serial number to that cluster? Mine isnt pulling the pin code

[@caralarmandradio]

No sorry