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
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and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
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Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox
(DQ200–7F)
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Remov ...
Removing and installing fresh air blower - V2-, RHD vehicles
Note
If only the fresh air blower -V2- is defective, remove and
install fresh air blower control unit -J126-
→ Chapter.
Removing
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Remove baffle plate
→ Chapter.
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Removing and installing exterior mirror adjuster -EX11-
Note
The removal and installation procedures are described for
LHD vehicles. Removal and installation for RHD vehicles are
similar.
Removing
Caution
Danger o ...
