Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Technical data / Evaluating accident vehicles / Electrical components

some point, you have probably received an electric shock when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and steering column components.

–	Before working on electrical components, touch an earned object, such as a water pipe or a lifting platform. Do not directly touch connector contacts.

Electrical components

Nuts and bolts

Loosen and tighten bolts and securing nuts for covers and housings diagonally. Avoid canting particularly sensitive parts such as comtrol ...

Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), front axle

Special tools and workshop equipment required Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Tensioning strap -T10038- Support -T10149- ...

Other materials:

Test prerequisites
Radiator and condenser must be clean (clean them if necessary). The V-belt for air conditioner compressor and alternator is correctly tensioned. All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and properly ...

Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side
Test conditions before and during the road test: – Check all suspension components on the front and rear axles for damage. – Check tyre pressure and correct if necessary. –& ...

Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch, with elastic drive coupling
The air conditioner compressor is driven directly by the power steering vane pump. There is an overload protection on the drive shaft of the air conditioner compressor, which shears in the event of the air conditioner compressor seizing, ...