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Overview of basic aerial system without diversity function > < Aerial systems
General notes
General notes
For radio and radio navigation systems without diversity function, the aerial system consists of a window aerial in the rear window with an aerial module.
For radio and radio navigation systems with diversity function, the aerial system consists of a window aerial in the rear window with two aerial modules.
Golf saloon: for the optional reception of „DAB“, digital radio reception, the window aerial in the rear window is equipped with a special aerial module.
Golf Plus: for the optional reception of „DAB“, digital radio reception, the window aerial in the rear window is equipped with a special aerial module.
For equipment with navigation, telephone or auxiliary heater remote control, an appropriated roof aerial is installed.
The aerial system with diversity function optimises and improves reception in the vehicle.
Diversity functions are directly executed in the radio unit or radio navigation system. No additional aerial selection control unit is installed in the vehicle.
  Note
t  When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to understand the functions and operation of the radio systems.
t  Additional information → Operating instructions
t  When the battery is reconnected, check operation of electrical equipment (radio, clock, convenience electronics and so on) according to the workshop manual or the operating manual.
In the event of repair work or fault finding, use → vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051 or the vehicle diagnosis and service information systemVAS 5052 in „Guided fault finding mode“ → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
   

Overview of basic aerial system without diversity function > < Aerial systems