Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

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

At 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 ...

Evaluating accident vehicles

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General notes on tyre noise
Tyre noise that can be heard by the human ear is caused by vibrations which are transmitted by the air from the source of the sound to our ears. Of interest here are the noises caused by certain characteristics and effects while the tyre ...

Removing and installing brake caliper
Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051- Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564- Insert tool with ratchet -VAS 6784- Bit attachment (7 mm) -T10503- ...

Adaptive cruise control
Calibrating adaptive cruise control (ACC), except for e-Golf Before adjustment of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, the sensor, the retainers and securing elements are to be checked for damage, external influence and secure sea ...