90 – Gauges, instruments
1 Dash panel insert
General description
The following components are integrated in the dash panel insert:
♦ Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-
♦ immobiliser control unit -J362-
♦ Speedometer -G21-
♦ Rev. counter -G5-
♦ Fuel gauge -G1-
♦ Coolant temperature gauge -G3-
♦ Multifunction display
♦ Warning lamps ⇒ page 176
To provide acoustic support to some of the visual displays, the
dash panel features a warning buzzer, which is actuated by the
control unit in dash panel insert -J285- .
All warning lamps are fitted with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). No
provision is made for dash panel insert repair. If necessary, the
dash panel insert is renewed as a unit ⇒ page 173 .
The data bus diagnostic interface -J533- is an individual control
unit and not part of the dash panel insert ⇒ page 467 , unlike on
several other vehicles.
Fault detection and fault display
The dash panel insert is equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding, use vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- in „Guided fault finding“ mode.
1.1 Renewing dash panel insert
The procedure „Renewing dash panel insert“ covers the following
additional tasks:
♦ If a new dash panel insert is installed in the vehicle, the control
unit in dash panel insert -J285- must be adjusted to the differ‐
ent equipment features and associated country settings.
♦ To adapt integrated immobiliser control unit -J362- to engine
control unit -J623- , data from engine control unit -J623- must
be stored in replacement dash panel insert.
♦ Furthermore, if a new dash panel insert is installed, all ignition
keys must be adapted.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 07.2010
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