Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protection as standard, e.g the radio or navigation system.
Component protection was developed as a protective mechanism in order to:
- Prevent any factory-fitted parts delivered with a vehicle from functioning fully if they have been installed into other vehicles (e.g. after theft),
- Prevent full function of components outside of the vehicle,
- Allow for legitimate installation or exchange of parts and control units by a professional in the case of service.
| Where | What appears: | Possible solution |
|---|---|---|
| The instrument cluster display | SAFE CP | Proceed to a qualified workshop. |
| Radio or navigation system display | Component protection: Infotainment system currently has limited availability. Switch on the ignition. | Switch on the ignition. If this does not deactivate component protection, seek professional assistance. |
Radio reception and aerials
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For factory-fitted radio and navigation devices, the
aerial for radio reception can be installed in various locations in t ...
Volkswagen repair information
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
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Other materials:
Overview of fitting locations - components inside of front passenger
compartment, RHD vehicles
1 -
Air recirculation flap control motor -V113- or fresh air/recirculated
air, air flow flap control motor -V425-
Removing and installing air recirculation flap control motor -V113-
→ Chapter
Removing and installing fres ...
Removing front seat if seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31- is
defective
Checking seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31-
–
Move front seat to highest position.
Note
To prevent unnecessary repair costs check seat longitudinal
adjustment motor -V28-/-V31- prior to ...
Removing and installing bracket for onboard supply control unit -J519-, LHD
vehicles
Removing
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With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from
battery
→ Chapter.
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Remove dash panel
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
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