Golf Mk5: Vehicle electrics
Also for this vehicle: Golf (5K1) L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2011), Golf (5K1) L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2011), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AEG) (2001), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002), Golf GL L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001), Golf GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2001), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AEG) (2001), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002), Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001), Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (HT) (1985), Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RD) (1987), Golf GTI L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990), Golf GTI L4-2.0L (ABA) (1997), Golf GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1998), Golf III L4-1984cc 2.0L SOHC (1993), Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995), Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD) (2000), Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2003), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1999), Golf L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2004), Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1987), Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (1987), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (ACC) Can (1993), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV) (1990), Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV, PF) (1989), Golf L4-1896cc 1.9L DSL Turbo (1Z) (1997), Golf L4-2.0L (ABA) (1996), Golf L4-2.0L (AEG) (1999), Golf L4-2.0L (AVH) (2003), Golf L4-2.0L (AZG) (2004), Golf L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004), Golf L4-2.0L DSL Turbo (CJAA) (2010), Golf L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2010), Golf Mk1, Golf Mk2, Golf Mk3, Golf Mk4, Golf Mk6.
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Electrical system426 pages
Starter-current supply-CC126 pages
- Checking battery
- Charging battery
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery7 pages
Disconnecting and connecting battery, battery in engine compartment3 pages
Disconnecting and connecting battery, battery in luggage compartment3 pages
Removing and installing battery5 pages
Removing and installing battery, battery in engine compartment3 pages
- Removing and installing battery, battery in luggage compartment
- Specified torques: battery
Jump start point with suppression filterC243 pages
- Specified torques: jump start point
Starter25 pages
- Checking starterB
Removing and installing starter, automatic gearbox5 pages
Removing and installing starter, dual clutch gearbox (DSG)7 pages
- Vehicles with 1.4 l TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG), 90 kW
- Vehicles with 1.4 l TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG), 103 kW and 125 kW
- Vehicles with 2.0 l FSI turbocharged engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG)
- Vehicles with 3.2 l injection engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG)
- Vehicles with 1.9 l TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG)
- Vehicles with 2.0 l TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG)
Removing and installing starter, manual gearbox11 pages
- Vehicles with 1.4 l TSI engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 1.4 l injection engine, 1.4 and 1.6 l FSI engine, manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 1.6 l injection engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 2.0 l FSI engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 2.0 l FSI turbocharged engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 2.5 l injection engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 3.2 l injection engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 2.0 l SDI engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 1.9 l TDI engine and manual gearbox
- Vehicles with 2.0 l TDI engine and manual gearbox
- Specified torques: starter
Alternator71 pages
- Securing B+ (battery positive) wire to alternator
- Checking poly V-belt
- Checking alternatorC
Alternator, 1.4 l injection engine4 pages
Alternator, 1.4 l FSI engine4 pages
Alternator 1.4 l TSI4 pages
Alternator, 1.6 l FSI engine4 pages
Alternator, 2.5 l injection engine4 pages
Alternator, 1.9 l TDI engine with diesel particulate filter5 pages
Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley on alternator4 pages
Voltage regulator for alternator3 pages
- Cruise control system (CCS)
Instruments, GCI8 pages
Windscreen wipe/wash system50 pages
Windscreen wiper system18 pages
- Deactivating APP function of wiper motor
Removing and installing windscreen wiper system9 pages
- Removing and installing wiper arms
- Adjusting wiper blade park position
Removing and installing joint-free wipers2 pages
Removing and installing rain and light sensorG3973 pages
Windscreen washer system10 pages
Rear window wiper system8 pages
Rear window washer system4 pages
Headlight washer system7 pages
- Washer fluid line hose couplings
- Hose repair
- Specified torques: windscreen wash/wipe system
Lights, lamps, switches outside122 pages
Headlight23 pages
- Assembly overview - headlight
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Removing and installing headlight range control motor4 pages
Repairing headlight retaining tabs4 pages
Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right3 pages
- Adjusting headlights
Headlights with gas discharge bulbs21 pages
- Assembly overview - gas discharge headlights
- Removing and installing gas discharge headlights
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Renewing headlight bulbs5 pages
- Removing and installing headlight range control motor
- Removing and installing gas discharge bulb control unit
Headlight range control unitJ4313 pages
- Repairing headlight retaining tabs
- Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right
- Adjusting headlights
Headlights - Golf GT, GTI, R3216 pages
- Assembly overview
Removing and installing headlight GT, GTI and R323 pages
Adjusting headlight installation position3 pages
- Renewing headlight bulbs
- Removing and installing headlight range control motor
- Removing and installing gas discharge bulb control unit
- Headlight range control unitJ431
- Vehicle level sender
- Repairing headlight retaining tabs
- Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right
- Adjusting headlights
Bulb for mirror turn signal and entry light in exterior mirror3 pages
Side marker lights4 pages
Bulb for front side marker lightM11, USA and Canada only2 pages
- Rear side marker light, USA and Canada only
Tail lights12 pages
- Assembly overview - tail light in side panel, vehicles ? 11.05
- Assembly overview - tail light in side panel, vehicles 11.05 ?
- Removing and installing tail light in side panel
- Renewing tail light, vehicles ? 11.05
- Renewing tail light, vehicles 11.05 ?
- Adjusting tail light
- Removing and installing tail light setting element
- Removing and installing tail light bulb carrier in side panel
- Assembly overview - tail light in rear lid
- Removing and installing tail light in rear lid
- Removing and installing tail light bulb carrier in rear lid
Steering column switch15 pages
- Assembly overview - steering column switch
Removing and installing steering column switch8 pages
- Removal and installation sequence of components of steering column switch
- Removing and installing steering column electronics control unitJ527
- Removing and installing airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ringF138
- Removing and installing steering angle senderG85
- Removing and installing turn signal switch
- Removing and installing windscreen wiper switchE
- Removing and installing steering column switch base
Steering column electronics control unitJ5273 pages
Parking aid7 pages
Specified torques: lights, bulbs, switches - exterior6 pages
Lights, lamps, switches inside, anti-theft system84 pages
Interior lights and switches2 pages
Lights and switches in engine compartment2 pages
Lights and switches in dash panel9 pages
- Removing and installing light switchE1
- Removing and installing glove compartment lightW6
- Removing and installing glove compartment light switchE26
- Removing and installing headlight range control regulatorE102 and switch and instrument illumination regulatorE20
- Removing and installing front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lampK145
- Removing and installing hazard warning light switchE3
- Removing and installing left footwell lightW9 and right footwell lightW10
- Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbagE224
Lights and switches in front doors7 pages
- Removing and installing window regulator switch in front passenger doorE107
- Removing and installing switch element for mirror adjustment on driver side
- Removing and installing driver side interior locking button for central locking systemE308
- Components - front door locks
- Removing and installing driver side window regulator switch element
- Removing and installing fuel tank flap release buttonE319
Lights and switches in rear doors3 pages
Lights and switches in luggage compartment3 pages
Lights and switches in roof trim18 pages
Front interior light and reading light (vehicles with no sliding sunroof)4 pages
Front interior light and reading light (vehicles with sliding sunroof)5 pages
Rear interior light and reading light (vehicles with no anti-theft alarm)3 pages
Rear interior light and reading light (vehicles with anti-theft alarm system (ATA))3 pages
- Removing and installing front passenger side illuminated vanity mirrorW14 and driver side illuminated vanity mirrorW20
- Garage door opener
Immobiliser, vehicles up to 05/20077 pages
Immobiliser, vehicles as of 06/20079 pages
Anti-theft alarm (ATA) to 05/200610 pages
- General description
- Activating and deactivating anti-theft alarm
- Removing and installing interior monitoring deactivation switchE267 and deactivation button for vehicle inclination senderE360
- Removing and installing interior monitoring sensor
- Removing and installing vehicle inclination senderG384
- Central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerialR47
Anti-theft alarm (ATA) from 06/20069 pages
- General description
- Activating and deactivating anti-theft alarm
- Removing and installing interior monitoring deactivation switchE267 and deactivation button for vehicle inclination senderE360
- Removing and installing interior monitoring sensor and vehicle inclination sender
- Central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerialR47
Wiring36 pages
- Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems
Main fuse holder, Golf R32 only3 pages
- Specified torques: main fuse box
Removing and installing fuse holder2 pages
Control units20 pages
Onboard supply control unitJ5194 pages
Data bus diagnostic interfaceJ5333 pages
Convenience system central control unitJ3935 pages
Trailer detector control unitJ3454 pages
Garage door operation control unitJ5303 pages
Specified torques: wiring3 pages
- Wiring harness and connector repairs
Communication › Infotainment287 pages
Radio units and radio navigation systems in general10 pages
Removing and installing radio units and radio navigation systems, Golf saloon4 pages
- Fault finding
Adapting radio components2 pages
Adapting navigation system components2 pages
- Radio system "RCD 500"
Radio system "RCD 300”10 pages
- General description
- Overview of radio system "RCD 300”
Overview of connectors on radio unit "RCD 300”5 pages
Radio system RCD 31010 pages
- General notes
- Overview of radio system "RCD 310”, Golf saloon
Overview of connectors on radio "RCD 310”5 pages
Radio system "RCD 500”11 pages
- General description
- Overview of radio system "RCD 500”
- Activating transport protection device of CD changer in "RCD 500”
Overview of connectors on radio unit "RCD 500”5 pages
Radio system RCD 51012 pages
- General notes
- Overview of radio system "RCD 510”, Golf saloon
- 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 system "Premium Sound System”, for vehicles for USA and Canada11 pages
- General description
- Overview of radio system "Premium Sound System”
Overview of connectors on radio unit "Premium Sound System”6 pages
Radio navigation system "RNS 300”9 pages
- General description
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 300” with monochrome display
Overview of connectors on radio navigation system "RNS 300”6 pages
Radio navigation systems "RNS MFD 2” and "RNS MFD 2 DVD”14 pages
- General description
- Overview of "radio navigation system 2” with multifunction display (MFD)
- Overview of "radio and navigation system 2” with multifunction display (MFD), Golf Plus
Overview of connectors on "radio and navigation system 2” with multifunction display (MFD)8 pages
- Multi-pin connector 1, 18-pin, for video and low frequency input
- Connector 2
- Multi-pin connector 3, 8-pin, for loudspeaker outputs
- Multi-pin connector 4, 8-pin, for voltage supply wires and CAN bus
- Multi-pin connector 5, 12-pin, for telephone signals and pre-amplifier output signals
- Multi-pin connector 6, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals
- Connectors 7 and 8, aerial connections
Radio navigation system "RNS MFD 2 DVD”, for models for USA and Canada13 pages
- General description
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS MFD 2 DVD”
Overview of connectors on radio navigation system "RNS MFD 2 DVD”8 pages
- Multi-pin connector 1, 18-pin, for video and low frequency input
- Connector 2
- Multi-pin connector 3, 8-pin, for loudspeaker outputs
- Multi-pin connector 4, 8-pin, for voltage supply wires and CAN bus
- Multi-pin connector 5, 12-pin, for telephone signals and pre-amplifier output signals
- Multi-pin connector 6, 12-pin, for CD changer control, CD audio input signals and satellite digital radio tuner
- Connectors 7 and 8, aerial connections
Radio navigation system "RNS 510”12 pages
- General notes
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 510”, Golf saloon
Overview of connectors on radio navigation system "RNS 510”7 pages
- Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, for loudspeaker outputs
- Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, for voltage supply lines and CAN bus
- Multi-pin connector 3, 12-pin, for telephone and microphone signals
- Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals
- Multi-pin connector 5, audio and video, 26-pin
- Connectors 6, aerial connectors
Radio navigation system "DX-R4” (Blaupunkt)24 pages
Removing and installing radio navigation system4 pages
Overview of connectors on radio navigation system4 pages
Fault finding on radio navigation system8 pages
Sound system amplifier9 pages
Pin assignments on connectors of amplifier3 pages
CD changer5 pages
Removing and installing CD changer4 pages
Satellite digital radio tuner for vehicles for USA and Canada10 pages
- General notes
- Fault finding
Overview of multi-pin connectors on satellite digital radio receiver4 pages
"Apple” "iPod player” holder13 pages
USB connection for USB sticks and MP3 player13 pages
Removing and installing storage compartment with USB connection4 pages
- Overview of connectors on USB connection
Fault finding procedure2 pages
Multimedia system control unit6 pages
Connection for external audio sources7 pages
Connection for external audio sources R199 from 06/20063 pages
Connection for external audio sources R199 from 06/20073 pages
Loudspeaker systems22 pages
Telephone systems19 pages
- General notes
- Fault finding
- Overview of telephone system
Removing and installing telephone operating electronics control unit (interface box), Golf saloon ? 06/20063 pages
Removing and installing telephone operating electronics control unit (interface box), Golf saloon, Golf Plus 06/2006 ?3 pages
Aerial systems19 pages
- General notes
- Overview - aerial system ? 05.05
- Overview - aerial system 06.05 ? for radio units without telephone/auxiliary heater telestart equipment
- Overview - aerial system 06.05 ? for radio units or radio/navigation systems (with telephone/auxiliary heater telestart equipmen
- Overview of aerial system with digital satellite tuner for vehicles for USA and Canada
- Renewal of aerial wiring
Multifunction steering wheel11 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