Polo Mk5: Vehicle electrics
Also for this vehicle: Polo Mk3, Polo Mk4.
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Electrical system319 pages
Starter-current supply-CC82 pages
- Checking battery
- Charging battery
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery11 pages
Assembly overview, vehicles with starter battery in engine compartment6 pages
Assembly overview, vehicles with starter battery in luggage compartment2 pages
- Disconnecting and connecting battery, models with starter battery in engine compartment
- Disconnecting and connecting battery, models with starter battery in luggage compartment
Starter, vehicles with manual gearbox8 pages
- Checking starterB
Starter, vehicles with manual gearbox MQ2003 pages
Starter, vehicles with manual gearbox MQ2503 pages
Starter, vehicles with dual clutch gearbox (DSG)8 pages
- Checking starterB
Starter, vehicles with 1.6 l TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.4 l, 132 kW TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with automatic gearbox4 pages
Starter, vehicles with automatic gearbox AQ250-6F3 pages
Alternator29 pages
- Checking poly V-belt
- Checking alternatorC
- Securing B+ (battery positive) wire to alternator
Alternator, 1.2 l, 51 kW MPI engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.4 l, 63 kW MPI engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.2 l, 66 kW/77 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.4 l, 132 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator 1.2 l TDI3 pages
Alternator, 1.6 l TDI engine3 pages
Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley on alternator4 pages
Voltage regulator for alternator3 pages
- Cruise control system (CCS)
Start/stop system6 pages
- General description
Start/stop operation switchE6932 pages
Instruments, GCI8 pages
Windscreen wipe/wash system38 pages
Windscreen wiper system12 pages
- Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system
- Removing and installing wiper arms
- Removing wiper frame with linkage and wiper motor
- Removing wiper motor from wiper frame and installing
- Adjusting wiper blade park position
- Removing and installing joint-free wipers
- Removing and installing wiper blade of joint-free wiper
Removing and installing rain and light sensorG3974 pages
Windscreen washer system7 pages
Rear window washer system4 pages
Headlight washer system7 pages
- Washer fluid line hose couplings
- Hose repair
Lights, lamps, switches outside118 pages
- Operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs
H4 headlights15 pages
- Assembly overview - headlights with halogen bulb H4
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Renewing headlight bulbs4 pages
- Removing and installing headlight range control motor
Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right (halogen headlight)3 pages
- Adjusting headlights
H7 headlights16 pages
- Assembly overview - headlights with halogen bulb H7
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Renewing headlight bulbs5 pages
- Removing and installing headlight range control motor
Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right (halogen headlight H7)3 pages
- Adjusting headlights
Headlights with gas discharge bulbs27 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Renewing gas discharge headlight bulb5 pages
Headlight starter for gas discharge bulb2 pages
Headlight range control unitJ4313 pages
Headlight screen adjustment solenoid3 pages
LED module for daytime running light and side light2 pages
- Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right
- Repairing headlight retaining tabs
- Adjusting headlights
Fog light Polo Cross (Polo Dune)5 pages
Daytime running lights2 pages
Number plate light7 pages
Bolted number plate lightX3 pages
Clipped Number plate lightX3 pages
Additional brake light5 pages
Ignition/starter switch and lock cylinder7 pages
Parking aid18 pages
- Assembly overview
Rear parking aid sender up to 07/20093 pages
Rear parking aid sender from 08/2009 onwards3 pages
Lights, lamps, switches inside, anti-theft system59 pages
Lights and switches in engine compartment2 pages
Lights and switches in dash panel12 pages
- Removing and installing light switchE1
- Removing and installing headlight range control regulatorE102 and switch and instrument illumination regulatorE20
Buttons, switches and warning lamps in centre of dash panel2 pages
Removing and installing petrol or gas fuel selection switchE3953 pages
- Removing and installing tyre pressure monitor display buttonE492
- Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbagE224
Removing and installing left footwell lightW9 and right footwell lightW102 pages
Lights and switches in doors9 pages
- Removing and installing window regulator switch in front passenger doorE107
Removing and installing switch module for driver side window regulator3 pages
- Removing and installing switch module for mirror adjustment on driver side
- Removing and installing driver side interior locking button for central locking systemE308
- Components - front door locks
- Driver side interior locking warning lampK174 and central locking deadlock function warning lamp on front passenger sideK204
Lights and switches in luggage compartment and rear lid3 pages
Lights and switches in roof trim10 pages
interior light with switch-off delayW15 with reading lights and preparation for mobile telephone4 pages
- Interior light with switch-off delay featureW15 and panorama venting/sliding glass sunroof
Rear interior lightW433 pages
- Removing and installing light for vanity mirror
- 12 V socket
- Cigarette lighterU1
Immobiliser9 pages
Anti-theft alarm (ATA)7 pages
- Activating and deactivating anti-theft alarm
- Removing and installing interior monitoring switchE183
Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensorG5782 pages
Wiring14 pages
- Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems
Control units8 pages
Onboard supply control unitJ5192 pages
- Data bus diagnostic interfaceJ533
Trailer detector control unitJ3454 pages
- Wiring harness and connector repairs
Communication › Infotainment132 pages
Radio units and radio navigation systems in general9 pages
Removing and installing radio units and radio navigation systems4 pages
Adapting radio components2 pages
Adapting radio navigation system components2 pages
Radio system "RCD 210"12 pages
- Features of radio unit "RCD 210"
- General notes
- Fault finding
- Overview of radio system "RCD 210"
Overview of connectors on radio "RCD 210"5 pages
Radio system "RCD 310"11 pages
- Features of radio unit "RCD 310"
- General notes
- Overview of radio system "RCD 310"
Overview of connectors on radio "RCD 310"5 pages
Radio system "RCD 510"13 pages
- Features of radio unit "RCD 510"
- General notes
- Overview of radio system "RCD 510"
- Activating/deactivating transport lock for CD changer in "RCD 510"
Overview of connectors on radio "RCD 510"6 pages
- Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, loudspeaker outputs
- Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, voltage supply, CAN bus, telephone mute switch
- Multi-pin connector 3, 12-pin, AUX audio output, telephone signal input
- Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, AUX audio input, CD changer control and CD audio input signals
- Multi-pin connector 5, audio and video, 26-pin
Radio navigation system "RNS 310"12 pages
- Features of radio navigation system "RNS 310"
- General notes
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 310"
Overview of connectors on radio navigation system "RNS 310"6 pages
Multimedia system control unit6 pages
Loudspeaker systems11 pages
Telephone system14 pages
Preparation for mobile telephone "UTP with audio streaming"2 pages
Aerial systems16 pages
- General notes
Overview of aerial systems7 pages
- Aerial preparation for single AM/FM aerial
- Aerial preparation for single AM/FM/FM2 aerial with diversity function
- Aerial system for vehicles with radio system "RCD 210"
- Aerial system for vehicles with radio system "RCD 310"
- Aerial system for vehicles with radio system "RCD 510"
- Aerial system for vehicles with radio navigation system "RNS 310"
- Renewal of aerial wiring
Multifunction steering wheel11 pages
Removing and installing multifunction steering wheel control unit3 pages
Adapting multifunction steering wheel components2 pages
Notes on operating mobile telephones and two-way radios12 pages
Electrical System, General Information138 pages
Starter-current supply-CC72 pages
Battery10 pages
- Fundamentals for batteries
Warning notices and safety regulations3 pages
- Battery terminal connection
Checking battery29 pages
Checking the various types of batteries3 pages
- Visual check
Checking colour indicator in battery cover3 pages
Battery tester with printerVAS 5097 A7 pages
MidtronicsMCR340V battery tester only for USA/Canada vehicles5 pages
- Current draw test
Charging battery31 pages
Battery chargerVAS 5095 A6 pages
Battery chargerVAS 59007 pages
- Description of battery chargerVAS 5900
- Charging battery with battery chargerVAS 5900
- Charging battery in service mode with battery chargerVAS 5900
- Charging totally discharged batteries with battery chargerVAS 5900
- Charging battery in support mode with battery chargerVAS 5900
- Charging battery in maintenance mode with battery chargerVAS 5900
Battery chargerVAS 59037 pages
- Description of battery chargerVAS 5903
- Charging battery with battery chargerVAS 5903
- Charging battery in refresh charge mode with battery chargerVAS 5903
- Charging totally discharged battery with battery chargerVAS 5903
- Charging battery in support mode with battery chargerVAS 5903
- Charging battery in maintenance mode with battery chargerVAS 5903
Battery chargerVAS 59063 pages
MidtronicsINC 940 battery charger only for USA/Canada4 pages
- Totally discharged batteries
Windscreen wipe/wash system8 pages
Washer fluid line hose couplings3 pages
- Distinguishing features of jointless wiper blades
- Lights, lamps, switches outside › Operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs
Lights, lamps, switches inside, anti-theft system8 pages
Wiring49 pages
Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systems3 pages
Wiring harness and connector repairs36 pages
Wiring harness repair set5 pages
- General notes concerning repairs to vehicle electrical system
Fibre optic cables (FOC)3 pages
Repairs to contact housings and connectors5 pages
Releasing and dismantling contact housings7 pages
Contact surface cleaning setVAS 64106 pages
Using contact surface cleaning setVAS 64105 pages