5.4 Trailer detector control unit -J345-
The trailer detector control unit -J345- -arrow- is located behind
the left side trim in the luggage compartment.
Note
Additional information:
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions
⇒ Operating instructions
General description:
Note
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The Golf currently features only control units manufactured by
Westfalia.
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To check the control unit use plug socket tester -V.A.G 1537/
A-
⇒ “5.4.3 Final control diagnosis trailer detector control unit
J345 ”, page 301 .
The trailer detector control unit -J345- etects from a power draw
of minimum 5 W
4)
the “trailer operation” and transfers this infor‐
mation to various control units via the CAN databus.
The trailer detector control unit -J345- is supplied with information
(light control) from the onboard supply control unit -J519- and
convenience system central control unit -J393- via the CAN.
4) At least the turn signal and brake light must be switched on, in order to detect
“trailer operation”.
Fault detection and fault display:
The trailer detector control unit -J345- is equipped with self-diag‐
nosis, which is designed to ease fault finding.
For fault finding, use the vehicle diagnosis, testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS 5051A- in “guided fault finding” mode.
5.4.1 Removing and installing trailer detector
control unit -J345-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
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