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Removing and installing trailer detector control unitJ345 > < Coding rear right door control unitJ389
Trailer detector control unitJ345
Trailer detector control unit -J345-
The trailer detector control unit -J345- is located behind the left side panel trim in the luggage compartment.
  Note
Additional information:
→ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
→ Operating manual
General description:
The trailer detector control unit -J345- detects from a power draw of minimum 5 W → Remark the „trailer operation“ and transmits this information to various control units via the CAN data bus.
The trailer detector control unit -J345- is supplied with information (light control) from the onboard supply control unit -J519- and convenience system central control unit -J393- via the CAN data bus.
1)  „Trailer operation“ can only be detected if at least turn signal indicators or side marker lights are switched on.
Fault detection and fault display:
The trailer detector control unit -J345- features self-diagnosis to facilitate fault finding.
For fault finding, use the systems described in chapter „Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system“ in „Guided Fault Finding“ mode → Chapter.
  Note
For checking control unit, use socket tester -V.A.G 1537/A- or trailer socket tester -VAS 5800-.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Trailer socket tester -VAS 5800-
  W00-10619
t  Socket tester -V.A.G 1537/A-
  W00-10230

Removing and installing trailer detector control unitJ345 > < Coding rear right door control unitJ389