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BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION Component Component Location A/C Clutch Relay (W/Auto A/C) On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Brake Booster Relay (1.8L) On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Coolant Fan Control Relay On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Daytime Running Lights Changeover On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary Relay relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Dual Horn Relay On relay panel. See Fig. 6 . First Speed Engine Coolant Fan On eightfold (eight position) auxiliary relay Control Relay panel. See Fig. 4 . Foglight Relay On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Fuel Pump (FP) Relay On relay panel. See Fig. 6 . Load Reduction Relay On relay panel. See Fig. 6 . Motronic Engine Control Module In control module housing, next to Motronic Power Supply Relay engine control module. Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay In control module housing, near master cylinder. Second Speed Coolant Fan Control On eightfold (eight position) auxiliary relay Relay panel. See Fig. 4 . Selector Lever Light Relay On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Solar Cell Separation Relay On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Starting Interlock Relay (A/T) On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Starting Interlock Relay (Alarm On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary System) relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Starting Interlock Relay (Clutch On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary System) (M/T) relay panel. See Fig. 5 . Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (2) On relay panel. See Fig. 6 . CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION Component
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Control Module Housing Eightfold (Eight Position) Auxiliary Relay Panel Fuse Panel Relay Panel Thirteenfold (Thirteen Position) Auxiliary Relay Panel CONTROL UNITS

On left side of engine compartment, near master cylinder. Under left side of dash. Under left side of dash. Under left side of dash. Under left side of dash.

CONTROL UNITS LOCATION Component Component Location ABS Control Module (1.8L) On left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 . ABS Control Module (2.8L) On left front of engine compartment. ABS Control Module (4.0L) On left front of engine compartment. A/C Cut-Off Control Module On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay (W/Manual A/C) panel. See Fig. 5 . Air Bag Control Module Mounted on floor in front of center console, near ventilation ducts. See Fig. 3 . Antenna Selection Control Under center of rear speaker shelf. Module Climatronic Control Module In center console, below radio. Comfort System Central Control Mounted on floorpan in protective box, under Module driver's seat & carpet. See Fig. 3 . Coolant Fan Control Module On left front framerail, near vacuum reservoir. (1.8L) Coolant Fan Control Module On left front framerail, near vacuum reservoir. (2.8L) Coolant Fan Control Module Between right & left cooling fans. (4.0L) Door Control Module (Driver's Part of power window assembly, in driver's door. Side) See Fig. 3 . Door Control Module (Left Rear) Part of power window motor assembly, in left rear door. Door Control Module Part of power window motor assembly, in (Passenger's Side) passenger's front door. Door Control Module (Right Part of power window motor assembly, in right rear Rear) door. Fresh Air Blower Control Integral to fresh air blower, under right side of Module dash. Fuel Pump Control Module In luggage compartment, under spare tire. Lamp Failure Control Module On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay (2.8L) panel. See Fig. 5 . Lamp Failure Control Module On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay (4.0L) panel. See Fig. 5 .
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Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (1.8L) Motronic Engine Control Module (2.8L) Motronic Engine Control Module (4.0L) Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Unit (2) Throttle Valve Control Module (1.8L) Throttle Valve Control Module (2.8L) Throttle Valve Control Module (4.0L) Transmission Control Module MOTORS MOTORS LOCATION Component Airflow Flap Motor Brake System Vacuum Pump Central Air Flap Motor Deck Lid Central Locking System Motor Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Fresh Air Blower Fuel Pump Fuel Tank Lid Unlock Motor Leak Detection Pump Level Control System Sensor (Left Front) Level Control System Sensor (Left Rear) Rear Lid Remote Unlock Motor Rear Windshield Wiper Motor Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor (2.8L) Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump
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In protective box, in left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 . In protective box, in left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 . In protective box, in left rear corner of engine compartment. On thirteenfold (thirteen position) auxiliary relay panel. See Fig. 5 . On throttle body. See Fig. 1 . On throttle body, on rear of intake manifold. See Fig. 2 . On throttle body, on rear of intake manifold. On passenger's side floor cavity.

Component Location Behind right end of dash, on HVAC housing. At left front of engine compartment, near ABS control module. Behind lower left center of dash, on HVAC housing. In rear lid lock/latch mechanism. Behind lower right center of dash, on HVAC housing. Behind right side of dash, on HVAC housing. See Fig. 3 . In fuel tank, beneath right front of luggage compartment. On right side of luggage compartment. See Fig. 3 . In left rear wheelhouse, behind plastic liner. On left front suspension assembly. On left rear suspension assembly. On rear lid with lock/latch mechanism. See Fig. 3 . On center of rear hatch, behind trim panel. In lower right front corner of engine compartment. Below right headlight, behind bumper.
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Motor (4.0L) Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Transfer Fuel Pump Windshield & Rear Window Washer Pump SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

Behind lower right center of dash, on HVAC housing. Inside auxiliary fuel tank. On left front of vehicle, behind left front turn signal lamp.

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION Component Component Location ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Front) On front of respective wheel bearing housing. (Left/Right) ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Rear) On back of respective wheel bearing assembly. (Left/Right) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Above accelerator pedal. Auxiliary Tank Fuel Level Empty Inside auxiliary fuel tank. Sensor Auxiliary Tank Fuel Level Inside auxiliary fuel tank. Sensor Barometric Pressure (BARO) In control module housing, at left rear of engine Sensor (1.8L) compartment. See Fig. 1 . Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor On front of cylinder head, behind camshaft timing (1.8L) belt cover. See Fig. 1 . Camshaft Position Sensor (2.8L) On front of right cylinder head, behind timing belt cover. See Fig. 2 . Camshaft Position Sensor (4.0L) On rear of right cylinder head. Camshaft Position Sensor 2 On rear of left cylinder head. (2.8L) Camshaft Position Sensor 2 On rear of right cylinder head. (4.0L) Camshaft Position Sensor 3 On rear of left cylinder head. (4.0L) Camshaft Position Sensor 4 On rear of left cylinder head. (4.0L) Center Outlet Temperature Behind lower center of dash, on bottom of HVAC Sender unit. Charge Air Pressure Sensor Behind right headlight. (1.8L) Engine Coolant Level Sensor On bottom of coolant reservoir/expansion tank. Engine Coolant Temperature On rear of cylinder head. See Fig. 1 . (ECT) Sensor (1.8L) Engine Coolant Temperature On rear of right cylinder head. Sensor (2.8L) Engine Coolant Temperature Near top right of radiator, on radiator cooling pipe. Sensor (1) (4.0L)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (2) (4.0L) Engine Oil Temperature Sensor (1.8L) Engine Oil Temperature Sensor (2.8L) Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (1.8L) Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (2.8L) Floor Outlet Temperature Sender Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor Fuel Level Sensor Fuel Gauge Sender Fuel Supply Sensor 2 Fuel Supply Sensor 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (1.8L) Heated Oxygen Sensor (2.8L) Heated Oxygen Sensor (4.0L) Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (2.8L) Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (4.0L) Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (1.8L) Intake Air Temperature Sensor (2.8L) Intake Air Temperature Sensor (4.0L) Knock Sensor (KS) No. 1 (1.8L) Knock Sensor No. 1 (2.8L) Knock Sensor No. 1 (4.0L) Knock Sensor (KS) No. 2 (1.8L) Knock Sensor No. 2 (2.8L) Knock Sensor No. 2 (4.0L) Knock Sensor No. 3 (4.0L) Knock Sensor No. 4 (4.0L) Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (1.8L) Mass Airflow Sensor (2.8L) Mass Airflow Sensor (4.0L)
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On coolant pipe, on rear of engine. On left side of engine, on oil filter housing. On lower left front of engine. On left rear of engine block, behind oil filter. See Fig. 1 . On left side of transmission bellhousing. Behind lower left center of dash, on HVAC unit. Under dust/pollen filter, on right side of plenum. In fuel tank, under right front of luggage compartment. In fuel tank, under right front of luggage compartment. Below left rear seat, in fuel tank. At top of fuel tank, under luggage compartment. In catalytic converter inlet, near turbocharger. See Fig. 1 . Behind right cylinder head, on exhaust manifold. On right exhaust manifold. Behind left cylinder head, on exhaust manifold. On left exhaust manifold. On intake manifold, behind throttle body. See Fig. 1. On rear of intake manifold, in intake duct. Integral to mass airflow sensor. On left front of engine block. See Fig. 1 . On right side of engine block, beneath intake manifold. Behind generator, on engine block. On left rear of engine block. See Fig. 1 . On left side of engine block, beneath intake manifold. On right rear of engine block. On front of engine block. On left rear of engine block. Inside air cleaner housing. See Fig. 1 . Attached to air cleaner housing. See Fig. 2 . Attached to air cleaner housing.
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Oil Level Thermal Sensor Outside Air Temperature Sensor Oxygen Sensor (Behind TWC) (1.8L) Oxygen Sensor (Behind TWC) (2.8L) Oxygen Sensor (Behind TWC) (4.0L) Oxygen Sensor 2 (Behind TWC) (2.8L) Oxygen Sensor 2 (Behind TWC) (4.0L) Rotation Rate Sender Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's Side) Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Passenger's Side) Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Sunlight Photo Sensor Throttle Position Sensor Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor Transverse Acceleration Sensor Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor

On bottom of oil pan. In front of A/C condenser. See Fig. 3 . Behind catalytic converter. Behind right catalytic converter. On rear of right catalytic converter. Behind left catalytic converter. On rear of left catalytic converter. Under center of rear seat. Under driver's seat & carpet, mounted on floorpan crossmember. See Fig. 3 . Under passenger's seat & carpet, mounted on floorpan crossmember. On left side of engine compartment, near drive flange. See Fig. 3 . Inside defroster grille, on center of dashboard. Above accelerator pedal. On left side of transmission, near drive flange. Under center of rear seat. In windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Fig. 3 .

SOLENOID & SOLENOID VALVES SOLENOID & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION Component Component Location Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (2.8L) On rear of right cylinder head. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (4.0L) On rear of right cylinder head. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 (2.8L) On front of left cylinder head. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 (4.0L) On rear of left cylinder head. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (Exhaust) On rear of right cylinder head. (4.0L) Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 (Exhaust) On rear of left cylinder head. (4.0L) Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister On right side of engine compartment, next Purge Regulator Valve (1.8L) to air cleaner housing. See Fig. 1 . Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister On right side of engine compartment, next Purge Regulator Valve (2.8L) to air cleaner housing. See Fig. 2 . Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister On right side of engine compartment, next Purge Regulator Valve (4.0L) to air cleaner housing.

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Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Changeover Valve (2.8L) Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve (1.8L) Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve (2.8L) Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve (4.0L) Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (1.8L) Wastegate By-Pass Regulator Valve (1.8L) SWITCHES SWITCHES LOCATION Component A/C Pressure Switch Back-Up Light Switch (M/T) Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch Brakelight Switch Central Locking Trunk Lid Switch Clutch Pedal Position Switch Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch Hood Alarm Switch Multifunction Transmission Range Switch Oil Pressure Switch (1.8L) Oil Pressure Switch (2.8L) Oil Pressure Switch (1.4 Bar) (4.0L) Parking Brake Warning Light Switch Seat Belt Switch (Left) Trunk Lock Alarm Switch Vacuum Vent Valve Brake Switch MISCELLANEOUS
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On rear of intake manifold. See Fig. 2 . Beneath intake manifold, on bracket. On rear of intake manifold, near air intake duct. See Fig. 2 . Near left front of intake manifold. Beneath intake manifold, on bracket. On right front of engine compartment, near camshaft drive belt cover.

Component Location On right side of A/C condenser, below right headlight. See Fig. 3 . On left side of transmission, above drive flange. See Fig. 3 . In brake fluid master cylinder fluid reservoir. See Fig. 3 . Below left side of dash, on pedal cluster. On trunk lock mechanism. Below left side of dash, on pedal cluster. Below left side of dash, on pedal cluster. On lower left side of radiator. See Fig. 3 . Part of hood latch assembly. See Fig. 3 . On left side of transmission. On oil cooler/oil filter housing. See Fig. 1 . On lower left front of engine, on oil pan extension. On oil filter bracket. Below center console, at parking brake lever mechanism. In driver's seat belt buckle. In rear lid with lock/latch mechanism. Integral to brakelight switch.

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MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION Component Component Location Alarm Horn On left front of luggage compartment, behind rear seat. See Fig. 3 . Amplifier Under right side of rear speaker shelf. Coolant Fan Control Series On left front underside of longitudinal chassis Resistance member. Data Link Connector Under left side of dash. Dual Horns Below right front headlight. Ignition Coil (4) (1.8L) Mounted on top of cylinder head, above each respective cylinder. Ignition Coil (2.8L) On front of intake manifold. See Fig. 2 . Map Controlled Engine Cooling Under center of intake manifold. Thermostat (4.0L) Power Output Stage (1.8L) On right side of engine compartment, on top of air cleaner housing. See Fig. 1 . Power Output Stage (2.8L) Integral to ignition coil. CONNECTORS CONNECTORS LOCATION Component Component Location T6 (Black, 6 Pin) At left side of luggage compartment. T6A (Black, 6 Pin) Behind center of dash. T6B (Blue, 6 Pin) Behind center of dash. T6C (Blue, 6 Pin) At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. T6D (Red, 6 Pin) Behind center of dash. T6D (Red, 6 Pin) On right "B" pillar. T6D (Pink, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T6E (Black, 6 Pin) Near right side of steering column. T6E (Yellow, 6 Pin) At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. T6J (Red, 6 Pin) At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. T6K (Red, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T6M (Black, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T6N (Red, 6 Pin) At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. T6O (Brown, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T6Q (Black, 6 Pin) At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. T6V (Violet, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T6W (Gray, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T6X (Brown, 6 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T8 (Black, 8 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. T8E (Black, 8 Pin) In right side of rear lid. T8U (Brown, 8 Pin) At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station.
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T10 (White, 10 Pin) T10A (Brown, 10 Pin) T10B (Black, 10 Pin) T10C (Violet, 10 Pin) T10D (Brown, 10 Pin) T10E (Orange, 10 Pin) T10F (Blue, 10 Pin) T10F (Blue, 10 Pin) T10G (White, 10 Pin) T10H (Blue, 10 Pin) T10I (Blue, 10 Pin) T10K (Gray, 10 Pin) T10L (Black, 10 Pin) T10M (Brown, 10 Pin) T10N (Orange, 10 Pin) T10O (Red, 10 Pin) T10P (Yellow, 10 Pin) T10S (Pink, 10 Pin) T10T (Red, 10 Pin) T10V (Violet, 10 Pin) T10W (Gray, 10 Pin) T12 (12 Pin) T15A (White, 15 Pin) T15C (Red, 15 Pin) T15K (Gray, 15 Pin) T15M (Brown, 15 Pin) T15S (Red, 15 Pin)

Near right side of steering column. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. Near steering column. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of left "A" pillar, on connector station. At base of right "A" pillar, on connector station. At left side of engine compartment, in protective control module housing.

GROUNDS GROUNDS LOCATION

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Component G12 (1.8L) G12 (2.8L) G12 (4.0L) G13 G16 (1.8L) G16 (2.8L) G16 (4.0L) G22 G27 G28 G30 G32 G43 G41 G44 G49 G50 G52 G53 G57 G73 G75 G77 G78 G606

Component Location On left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 . On left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 . On left side of engine compartment. On right side of engine compartment. On valve cover. See Fig. 1 . On valve cover. On valve cover. On hydraulic unit. On valve cover. On left side of firewall. Beside fuse/relay panel. Behind left side of dash. On lower right "A" pillar. Below rear shelf. On lower left "A" pillar. Near steering wheel. On left side of luggage compartment. In left side of rear lid. In right side of rear lid. On left rear pillar. On rear roof bow. On right rear pillar. On lower left "B" pillar. On lower right "B" pillar. Between front seats.

COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS NOTE: Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for proper figure references.

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Fig. 1: Engine Compartment (1.8L) Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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Fig. 2: Engine Compartment (2.8L) Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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Fig. 3: Vehicle Overview Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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