Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤

Electrical System - Edition 05.2005

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1 Dash panel insert
General description:
Integrated in the dash panel insert are the following components:
♦ Control unit with display in dash panel insert -J285-
♦ Immobilizer control unit -J362-
♦ Speedometer
♦ Rev counter
♦ Fuel gauge
♦ Coolant temperature gauge
♦ Multi-function display
♦ Warning lamps, ⇒ page 152
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♦ Body
♦ Electrical System
♦ 01 - On Board Diagnostic capable systems
♦ Dash panel insert
♦ Dash panel insert functions
♦ Adapting/renewing dash panel insert

1.2 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

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Note

Before removing the dash panel insert, the work procedure “Re‐
newing dash panel insert” should always be carried out in order
that the data stored in the control unit can be interrogated
⇒ page 150 .

Removing:
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and pull out
ignition key.
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 69 ; Airbag; Removing and installing steering wheel .

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– Remove the upper part of the steering column trim ⇒ General

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and trim; Removing and installing steering column switch trim .
– Remove securing bolts -arrows- for dash panel insert.

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When pulling out dash panel insert, there is no need to separate

the connectors. The connections comprise of one part that is fixed
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dash panel insert is pulled out.

– Pull dash panel insert out of dash panel.

Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal.

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1 - Electric On Board Diagno‐

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19 - Water in fuel
20 - Rear seat backrest lock
21 - Shift Lock
❑ Warning lamp exists only on vehicles with automatic gearbox
22 - Oil level
23 - Bonnet open
24 - Door open
25 - Oil pressure
26 - Main beam
27 - Steering heating
28 - Trailer turn signals
29 - Glow plug system
❑ Warning lamp is fitted only on vehicles with diesel engine.
30 - Tank filler cap
31 - Exhaust filter
32 - Electronic steering (EPS-Electronic Power Steering)

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2 Service interval display

2.1 Resetting service interval display

⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1

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