Golf Mk6: 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 Mk5.
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Electrical system630 pages
Starter-current supply-CC138 pages
- Checking battery
- Charging battery
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery5 pages
Vehicles with battery in engine compartment4 pages
Removing and installing battery4 pages
Vehicles with battery in engine compartment3 pages
Starter, vehicles with manual gearbox38 pages
- Checking starterB
Starter, vehicles with 1.2l, 77 kW injection engine and manual gearbox MQ200-5F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.4l, 59 kW injection engine and manual gearbox MQ200-5F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.4 l, 90 kW TSI engine and manual gearbox MQ200-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.6 l, 75 kW injection engine and manual gearbox MQ200-5F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.8 l, 118 kW TSI engine and manual gearbox MQ200-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.5 l, 125 kW injection engine and manual gearbox MQ250-5F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 155 kW TSI engine and manual gearbox MQ350-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 199/188 kW TSI engine and manual gearbox MQ360-6A3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.6 l, 77 kW TDI engine and manual gearbox MQ250-5F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 81 kW TDI engine and manual gearbox MQ250-5F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 103 kW TDI engine and manual gearbox MQ350-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 125 kW TDI engine and manual gearbox MQ350-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with dual clutch gearbox (DSG)25 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.4l, 90 kW TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.4l, 118 kW TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.6 l, 75 kW injection engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 1.8 l, 118 kW TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 155 kW TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ250-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 199/188 kW TSI engine and dual clutch gearbox 02E (DQ250-6A)3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 103 kW TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ250-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with 2.0 l, 125 kW TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ250-6F3 pages
Starter, vehicles with automatic gearbox4 pages
Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 2.5 l injection engine, automatic gearbox AQ250-6F3 pages
Alternator47 pages
- Securing B+ (battery positive) wire to alternator
- Checking poly V-belt
- Checking alternatorC
Alternator, 1.2 l, 77 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.4 l, 59 kW injection engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.4 l, 90 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.4 l 118 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.6 l, 75 kW injection engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.8 l, 118 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator, 2.5 l, 125 kW injection engine3 pages
Alternator, 1.6 l TDI engine3 pages
Alternator, 2.0 l, 81 kW or 103 kW TDI engine3 pages
Alternator, 2.0 l, 125 kW TDI engine3 pages
Alternator, 2.0 l, 155 kW TSI engine3 pages
Alternator, 2.0 l, 199/188/173/147 kW TSI engine3 pages
Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley on alternator4 pages
Voltage regulator for alternator3 pages
- Cruise control system (CCS)
Start/stop system7 pages
- General description
Start/stop operation switchE6932 pages
Instruments, GCI10 pages
Dash panel insert8 pages
Windscreen wipe/wash system53 pages
Windscreen wiper system19 pages
Windscreen washer system11 pages
- Assembly overview - windscreen washer system
Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir5 pages
- Removing and installing windscreen and rear window washer pumpV59
- Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level senderG33
- Removing and installing windscreen washer system spray jets
- Adjusting windscreen washer system spray jets
Rear window washer system6 pages
- Assembly overview - rear window washer system
Renewing and setting spray jet4 pages
Headlight washer system9 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - headlight washer system
- Removing and installing headlight washer system pumpV11
- Removing and installing spray jet pop-up cylinders
- Removing and installing spray jet pop-up cylinders »Golf R«
- Removing and installing spray jet assembly
- Adjusting headlight washer system spray jets
- Bleeding headlight washer system
- Washer fluid line hose couplings
- Hose repair
Lights, lamps, switches outside265 pages
- Operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs
Headlight with halogen bulbs21 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - headlights with halogen bulbs
- Removing and installing headlights with halogen bulbs
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Removing and installing headlight range control motor3 pages
Repairing headlight retaining tabs4 pages
Converting headlights for use when driving on the left or right3 pages
- Adjusting headlights
Headlights with gas discharge bulbs and cornering lights36 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview
- Assembly overview »Golf R«
- Removing and installing headlight
- Adjusting headlight installation position
Renewing gas discharge bulbs and cornering light bulbs in headlights4 pages
Headlight starter for gas discharge bulb2 pages
Power output module for headlight3 pages
Cornering light and headlight range control unitJ7454 pages
Headlight range control motor3 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 right3 pages
- Repairing headlight retaining tabs
- Adjusting headlights
LED module for daytime running light and side light »Golf R«4 pages
Removing and installing LED module for daytime running light and side lightL1763 pages
Fog lights10 pages
Turn signal repeater bulb and entry light in exterior mirror7 pages
Side marker lights5 pages
Front side marker light, USA and Canada only3 pages
- Rear side marker light, USA and Canada only
Tail lights (tail light cluster)9 pages
- Assembly overview - tail light (tail light cluster) in side panel
- Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) in side panel
- Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) bulb carrier in side panel
- Renewing brake and tail light and turn signal bulbs in tail light (tail light cluster) in side panel
- Assembly overview - tail light (tail light cluster) in rear lid
- Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) in rear lid
- Removing and installing tail light (tail light cluster) bulb carrier in rear lid
- Renewing brake and tail light (tail light cluster) bulbs in rear lid
Tail light cluster with LED12 pages
- General description
Tail light (tail light cluster) with LEDs in side panel5 pages
Tail light (tail light cluster) with LEDs in rear lid5 pages
Number plate light7 pages
Bolted number plate lightX3 pages
Clipped Number plate lightX3 pages
Additional brake lights6 pages
Steering column switch, vehicles up to 05/201014 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - steering column switch
- Removal and installation sequence of components of steering column switch
Steering column electronics control unitJ5273 pages
Airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ringF1382 pages
Steering column switch, vehicles from 06/201014 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - steering column switch
- Removal and installation sequence of components of steering column switch
Steering column combination switchE5953 pages
Steering column switch, vehicles from 06/2010 with KESSY17 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - steering column switch
- Removal and installation sequence of components of steering column switch
Steering column combination switchE5953 pages
Electronic steering column lock control unitJ7643 pages
Ignition/starter switch and lock cylinder, vehicles up to 05/20106 pages
Ignition/starter switch and lock cylinder, vehicles up to 06/20107 pages
Entry and start authorisation (KESSY)23 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - entry and start authorisation
Entry and start authorisation control unitJ5184 pages
Entry and start authorisation aerials and sensors6 pages
- Removing and installing front passenger side door exterior handle
- Removing and installing driver side door exterior handle
- Removing and installing rear bumper aerial for entry and start authorisationR136
- Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start authorisationR137
- Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisationR138
Checking entry and start authorisation aerials and sensors8 pages
- Checking driver side aerial for entry and start authorisationR134
- Checking front passenger side aerial for entry and start authorisationR135
- Checking rear bumper aerial for entry and start authorisationR136
- Checking luggage compartment aerial for entry and start authorisationR137
- Checking interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisationR138
- Checking driver door exterior handle touch sensorG415
- Checking front passenger door exterior handle touch sensorG416
Parking aid (PDC)28 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - parking aid
- Assembly overview - parking aid »Golf R«
Park assist steering control unitJ7914 pages
Front parking aid senders3 pages
Front sender for parking aid »Golf R«3 pages
Rear parking aid senders3 pages
Parking aid warning buzzer7 pages
- Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzerH22
- Adjusting volume of front parking aid warning buzzerH22
- Adjusting pitch of front parking aid warning buzzerH22
- Removing and installing rear parking aid warning buzzerH15
- Adjusting volume of rear parking aid warning buzzerH15
- Adjusting pitch of rear parking aid warning buzzerH15
Park assist steering24 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview of park assist steering
Park assist steering control unitJ7915 pages
Park assist steering senders3 pages
Park assist steering buttonE5813 pages
Reversing camera system7 pages
Main beam assist (MBA)7 pages
- General description
Main beam assist control unitJ8443 pages
Lights, lamps, switches inside, anti-theft system105 pages
Interior lights and switches4 pages
Interior monitoring deactivation switchE267 and deactivation button for vehicle inclination senderE3603 pages
Lights and switches in engine compartment2 pages
Lights and switches in dash panel23 pages
Glove compartment light switchE262 pages
Headlight range control regulatorE102 and switches and instruments illumination regulatorE202 pages
Front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lampK1452 pages
Hazard warning light switchE33 pages
Right footwell lightW103 pages
Left footwell lightW93 pages
Key operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbagE2242 pages
- Tyre pressure monitor display buttonE492
Lights and switches in front doors12 pages
Window regulator switch in front passenger doorE1072 pages
Mirror adjustment switch element, passenger side2 pages
Driver side interior locking button for central locking systemE3082 pages
- Components - front door locks
Driver side window regulator switch element2 pages
Removing and installing central locking deadlock function warning lamp -SAFE-K1332 pages
Lights and switches in rear doors4 pages
- Components - rear door locks
Rear left window regulator switchE52 and rear right window regulator switchE542 pages
Lights and switches in luggage compartment6 pages
Luggage compartment lightW33 pages
Lights and switches in roof trim17 pages
Front interior lightW1 (vehicles without anti-theft alarm)5 pages
Front interior lightW1 (vehicles with anti-theft alarm)5 pages
Rear interior and reading lights3 pages
Removing and installing front passenger side illuminated vanity mirrorW14 and driver side illuminated vanity mirrorW203 pages
Lights and switches in centre console3 pages
Buttons in centre console storage compartment2 pages
Horn4 pages
Treble hornH2 and bass hornH73 pages
Immobilizer11 pages
Anti-theft alarm (ATA)19 pages
- General description
- Assembly overview - anti-theft alarm (ATA)
- Activating and deactivating anti-theft alarm
Interior monitoring deactivation switchE267 and deactivation button for vehicle inclination senderE3602 pages
Anti-theft alarm system sensorG5782 pages
- Vehicle inclination senderG384
- Interior monitoring sensorG273
- Central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerialR47
Wiring59 pages
- Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems
Fuse holder5 pages
Relay carrier5 pages
Relay carrier on left of dash panel2 pages
Relay carrier on onboard supply control unitJ5192 pages
Electronics boxes3 pages
Electronics box on left side of engine compartment (engine compartment E-box)2 pages
Control units44 pages
Onboard supply control unitJ51919 pages
- General description
- Removing and installing onboard supply control unitJ519
- Coding onboard supply control unitJ519
- Onboard supply control unitJ519 final control diagnosis
- Adapting acoustic feedback when unlocking
- Adapting acoustic feedback when locking
- Adapting turn signal cycles for lane change flash
- Adapting automatic unlocking on removing ignition key
- Adapting automatic locking at 15 km/h
- Adapting confirmation of convenience closing
- Adapting coming home time
- Adapting leaving home time
- Adapting unlocking of individual doors
- Deactivating factory mode
- Adapting dimmer value for footwell lighting
- Adapting convenience operation via remote control
- Adapting visual feedback when locking
- Adapting remote control key
Data bus diagnostic interfaceJ533 (gateway)8 pages
- General description
- Renewing data bus diagnostic interfaceJ533
- Removing and installing (left-hand drive models) data bus diagnostic interfaceJ533
- Removing and installing (right-hand drive models) data bus diagnostic interfaceJ533
- Coding data bus diagnostic interfaceJ533
- Checking bus activity
- Checking bus participants
Driver door control unitJ3863 pages
Front passenger door control unitJ3873 pages
Coding rear left door control unitJ3883 pages
Coding rear right door control unitJ3893 pages
Trailer detector control unitJ3454 pages
- Wiring harness and connector repairs
Communication › Infotainment199 pages
Radio units and radio navigation systems in general13 pages
Removing and installing radio units and radio navigation systems, Golf saloon4 pages
Removing and installing radio units and radio navigation systems, Golf Plus4 pages
Adapting radio components2 pages
Adapting radio navigation system components2 pages
Radio system "RCD 210"12 pages
- General notes
- Fault finding
- Overview of radio system "RCD 210", Golf saloon
- Overview of radio system "RCD 210", Golf Plus
Overview of connectors on radio "RCD 210"5 pages
Radio system "RCD 310"11 pages
- General notes
- Overview of radio system "RCD 310", Golf saloon
- Overview of radio system "RCD 310", Golf Plus
Overview of connectors on radio "RCD 310"5 pages
Radio system "RCD 510"13 pages
- General notes
- Overview of radio system "RCD 510", Golf saloon
- Overview of radio system "RCD 510", Golf Plus
- 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
- General notes
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 310", Golf saloon
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 310", Golf Plus
Overview of connectors on radio navigation system "RNS 310"6 pages
Radio navigation system "RNS 510"13 pages
- General notes
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 510", Golf saloon
- Overview of radio navigation system "RNS 510", Golf Plus
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, audio and video, 26-pin
- Connectors 8-10, aerial connectors
Radio "Premium 8"15 pages
CD changer5 pages
Removing and installing CD changer4 pages
Sound system amplifier5 pages
Multimedia system control unit6 pages
Connection for external audio sources6 pages
- General notes
Removing and installing connection for external audio sourcesR1993 pages
- Contact assignment on connection for external audio sourcesR199
Loudspeaker systems14 pages
- Overview of loudspeaker system, Golf saloon
- Overview of loudspeaker system, Golf Plus
Removing and installing loudspeakers, Golf saloon5 pages
Removing and installing loudspeakers, Golf Plus6 pages
Telephone system / preparation for mobile telephone26 pages
General notes on "universal preparation for mobile telephone UTP"3 pages
Preparation for mobile telephone "UTP Premium with Bluetooth"2 pages
Preparation for mobile telephone "UTP with audio streaming"2 pages
Removing and installing emergency assistance call button, Golf saloon3 pages
Aerial systems20 pages
General notes5 pages
- Overview of basic aerial system without diversity function
- Overview of aerial system with diversity function and navigation system (depending on radio unit or radio navigation system)
- Overview of aerial system with diversity function, DAB radio reception and navigation system (depending on radio unit or radio n
- Overview of aerial system with diversity function, DAB radio reception and navigation, Golf Plus
- Overview of fitting location of components for rear window aerial
Removing and installing frequency modulation (FM) frequency filter3 pages
Removing and installing amplitude modulation (AM) frequency filter3 pages
- Renewal of aerial wiring
Multifunction steering wheel8 pages
Adapting multifunction steering wheel components2 pages
Notes on operating mobile telephones and two-way radios12 pages