Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
| – | Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
| – | Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables. |
| – | Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Information on steering
The power steering is not hydraulic. It is an electromechanical system. The advantage
of this steering system is that no hydraulic hoses, hydraulic oil, p ...
Checking systems with a restrictor and reservoir and air conditioner
compressor regulating valve -N280- (with externally regulated air conditioner
compressor)
Note
Connecting air conditioner service station
→ Chapter.
Observe the test prerequisites
→ Chapter.
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Raise engine speed to 2,000 rpm.
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Vacuum generation with manual vacuum pump -VAS 6213-
In certain cases, vacuum can be generated with the manual
vacuum pump -VAS 6213- instead of with the engine or the vacuum
pump.
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To do this, connect manual vacuum pump -VAS 6213- to vacuum
hose from connection -B- on brake ...
