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Service Training
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 8/01
Course Number 873003
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Course goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wiring Diagram Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Elements of a wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DIN 72 552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction to Conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wire colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wire sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other Conductor descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Practical Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigation 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Navigation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Navigation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Navigation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix A: Component Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix B: Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appendix C: Component Codes and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix D: DIN Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix E: Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Teletest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Course Goals
Course goals
This course will enable you to:
Follow current from its power
source to the Ground point quickly
and accurately.
Understand the symbols of
common components and circuit
designations used in Volkswagen
Wiring Diagrams.
Practice Wiring Diagram navigation
through practical exercises and hands
on examples.
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Introduction
Introduction
As todays vehicles become increasingly This book will provide examples of various
complex, so does the job of the technician. types of circuits. The Computer Based
Wiring diagram navigation skills are critical to Training (CBT) CD included at the end of this
diagnosing and repairing todays vehicle in a self study will provide an opportunity to prac-
timely and accurate manner. tice hands-on wiring diagram navigation.
This Self Study Program is not intended to Areas of text that give the technician an
instruct the technician how the electrical sys- opportunity to practice the concepts in the
tem operates in a vehicle. Given an under- CBT will be designated with an icon of a CD
standing of electrical operation, this Self (below) at the beginning of that section.
Study Program will introduce you to the skills
necessary to read Volkswagen wiring dia-
grams.
1
Wiring Diagram Overview
2
Wiring Diagram Overview
Navigation
Navigation in the wiring diagram is based around the use of the current track numbers. You
will generally start with the affected component and then follow the associated circuit from
there, tracing Power, Ground, and signals that affect the components operation.
3
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
In this section, we will look at how various Wiring diagrams incorporate many symbols
symbols are used in a wiring diagram to rep- used to illustrate a complete circuit. These
resent the actual components on the vehicle. symbols can include:
Current track numbers
Every circuit needs a minimum of the follow-
ing to operate: Components
Power supply Terminal designations
Consumer (load) Conductors
Ground Connectors
Conductors (usually wire) Together these components make up a com-
plete and accurate wiring diagram.
If any of these are missing, a complete cir-
cuit is broken and the consumer will not
function. The ability to break down a circuit
into its individual parts is the key to being
able to diagnose failures in the circuit.
4
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Symbols
Graphical representations called "symbols"
are used to represent components and con-
ductors in wiring diagrams. The key to read-
ing wiring diagrams is understanding the
symbols.
5
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Introduction to Conductors
The wiring harness and related components The following list shows the German abbre-
may contain many different types of conduc- viations to the English text for the most
tors, including wires, internal connections, common colors. Refer to appendix C for
threaded connections, welded connections, other color code definitions.
push-on connectors, multiple point connec-
bl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
tors and Ground.
br. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
The complete list of wiring connections and ge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow
symbols is shown in Appendix B. gn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
ro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red
Wires sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black
Wires are conductors that carry current to li . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet
components, and are usually indicated by a ws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
solid line. A wire shown as a dashed line in a
wiring diagram indicates that the wire does Wire sizes
not apply to all vehicles, and is noted in the
Wiring diagrams also indicate the wire gauge
wiring diagram legend.
used (shown in mm2), designating the cross
sectional area of the wire. Because standards
Wire colors
exist for the maximum permissible voltage
Knowing the standards for wiring colors drop across a circuit, wire gauge is critical. If
makes the job of reading and interpreting the voltage drop across the wire is too high,
them easier. Some of the common stan- one or more of the following may occur:
dards include wiring color for specific cir-
cuits, as well as the terminal designation. The circuit may overheat
For example: The consumer may not operate
Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery + properly (due to low voltage
Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition (1) condition)
Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground (31) Components may be damaged
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlights (58)
If a wiring repair needs to be made and met-
Once the technician has an understanding of ric sized wire is not available, the technician
the color guides, the job of isolating systems may need to use American Wire Gauge
becomes easier. (AWG) sized wire.
Note:
Wire colors are shown as abbreviations of If the exact size wire is not available for a
the German word for the color. repair, use the next larger size.
For more information on wiring, refer to
the Wiring Harness Inspection and
Repair SSP (course number 871003).
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Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Physical contact
Some components, such as the starter or
generator, may receive Ground where they
are bolted to the engine or transmission.
This is also shown as a thin black line.
7
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Ground
8
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Push-on/multi-point connections
Component/multi-point
Central/relay panel
Relay
9
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
7/30 5/31
J59
6/75X 8/75
S1/5
503 501
0,5
sw/ro
10,0 1,5 6,0 6,0
sw/ge sw/ge ro ro
A32
30 30
D
X P 50 50b 15 86S
A80 A41
2,5 1,5
sw/ro sw/ro
134 138
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
SSP 8730/55
10
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Note:
When diagnosing electrical concerns using
the VAG 1598 pin-out box, the pin numbers
on the control module and multi pin connec-
tor usually match the pin numbers on the
tool.
11
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Components
Components in wiring diagrams are given an alphanumeric designation for identification. The
first portion of the code separates the component into basic groups. An F for example, des-
ignates a switch, while a Z would be used for a heating element. A complete list of these
designations are shown in Appendix C on page 43. The second part (numeric) designates
which component is covered inside of these main groups.
Example: Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80. N designates a
solenoid valve, 80 clarifies which solenoid is being dealt with.
Note:
Any time the temperature symbol (left) is
attached to another symbol, it signifies that
SSP 8730/21 the operation of that component will vary
with temperature.
12
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Thermally
operated
switch
13
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Fuses are used to prevent excessive current Solenoids are used to actuate many differ-
from damaging other components in a cir- ent components, including fuel injectors and
cuit. There are various types, including stan- relays.
dard fuses, thermal fuses (circuit breakers),
and strip fuses. Fuses use the component A solenoid is a coil of wire wrapped around
designation S, their symbols are shown an iron core. When current is passed through
below: the wire, a magnetic field is induced. This
pulls a set of contacts in the relay closed,
either opening or closing the circuit.
Solenoid
Arrow indicates
direction of force
SSP 8730/23 SSP 8730/24
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Elements of a Wiring Diagram
87 85
SSP 8730/49
Note:
All switches and relays are shown in a non-
operated state.
15
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
SSP 8730/28
16
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
1 2 3 4 8
5 6 7
J296 V15
17
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Layout
18
Elements of a Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram Number and Page
17 18
2
16
1
4
3
14a
5 6
7
8a
13
12 15 (inset)
1
11
8b
10
Color
19 Codes
14b
6 9
10
5
Legend
Edition
number
19
Working With Wiring Diagrams
Within models, there are also different levels A standard equipment diagram will show the
of equipment. For example, the wiring for vehicle with its base level wiring. Base level
the fresh air blower of a vehicle with wiring is defined as the most basic possible
Climatronic will be different from one with- rolling chassis, and this may be different
out Climatronic. Different engines, transmis- than what is normally considered standard
sions, even trim levels will mean differences. equipment.
Always check that the wiring diagram is right
for the vehicle in question. For example, all 2001 m.y. Golfs and Jettas
sold in the US and Canada come with
It may be necessary to check more than one Daytime Running Lamps as standard equip-
wiring diagram for the model you are servic- ment. However, the Daytime Running
ing. A vehicle's wiring harness is often split Lamps are shown in a separate wiring dia-
into several different wiring diagrams. gram.
Engine, transmission and power accessory
wiring diagrams will only show wiring for Wiring diagrams are automatically shipped
those specific systems. to your dealer. Periodic updates can include
both new wiring diagrams and updated
pages for existing diagrams.
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Practical Examples
Practical Examples
21
Navigation 1
Navigation 1
In this example we will look at the circuit for Power passes through the central relay panel
the load reduction relay. The following page and exits at threaded connection 501. From
contains the complete diagram for this the relay plate, follow the 6.0 ro wire to
example. welded connection A32 in the instrument
panel wiring harness.
The Load Reduction circuit supplies power to
consumers such as the windshield wiper Note that the wire that supplies the power
motor and fresh air blower motor when the to the welded connection is larger than other
ignition switch is in the "ON" position. With wires that leave the connection. This fact can
the ignition switch in the START position, be useful in diagnosis. When tracing out a
the circuit is de-energized. This lowers the weld with many wire connections, the
load on the electrical system when starting largest wire will usually be the one that goes
the vehicle. directly to power or ground.
Locate the Load Reduction Relay J59 on the From the welded connection, a 2.5 ro wire
wiring diagram on page 23. The relay con- goes to terminal 30 of the Ignition/Starter
sists of two separate circuits: the solenoid switch D. When the Ignition switch is moved
circuit, and the switch circuit. In order to to the "ON" position, power continues
supply power to the consumers in the load through the switch to the X contact. Power
reduction circuit, the solenoid in the relay exits the Ignition switch through the 2.5
must be energized. To do this, terminal 8/75 sw/ro wire on current track 9.
must be supplied with power. The ground
side of the solenoid receives an internal Follow the wire to welded connection A80.
ground from the central relay panel at pin Another similar wire leaves this welded con-
5/31. nection on current track 8, which connects
to the central relay panel at terminal S1/5.
Starting at the Positive (+) terminal of the Power flows from this terminal through the
Battery (A), follow battery power (30) to the internal connection to terminal 8/75 of the
fuse box through a 16.0 ro wire. relay.
Power then passes through S176, a 110A Because relay terminal 5/31 is already
fuse, and exits the fuse box at terminal 4. grounded at the central relay panel, the sole-
From terminal 4, follow the 16.0 ro wire to noid is energized. This closes the switch and
threaded connection 500 on the central relay supplies power from terminal 500 (30), to
panel. terminal 503 (75/X) on the relay panel. From
terminal 503, power can flow to the con-
sumers on the circuit as needed.
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Navigation 1
21 7/30 5/31
J59
6/75X 8/75
S1/5
500 503 501
0,5
sw/ro
16,0 10,0 1,5 6,0 6,0
ro sw/ge sw/ge ro ro
A32
30 30
D
X P 50 50b 15 86S
134 138
a
+
5 4 3 2 1 T3/3 T3/2 T3/1
ws = white 16,0 S 177 S 176 S 164 S 163 S 162 S 180 S 179 S 178
ro 110A 110A 40A 50A 50A 30A 30A 30A b
sw = black
ro = red -
br = brown
gn = green 35,0
bl = blue sw
gr = grey 35,0
li = lilac sw
ge = yellow 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
97-26047
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Navigation 2
Navigation 2
This example will follow the flow of power Looking at the wiring for J59 we see that
from its source, through a switch, and to a the internal connection we are concerned
consumer. This example will build on our with here is the power that activates the
understanding of the Load Reduction circuit load reduction relay. Follow the 0.5 sw/ro
as seen in Navigation example 1. wire down current track 8 to plus connection
A80, across to current track 9 and up to ter-
The example we will use is a typical horn cir- minal X of component D.
cuit. The horn circuit on all Volkswagen vehi-
cles is similar in design. The main compo- We can see that power will flow from the
nents of the system are as follows. battery, through fuse S176, and through the
ignition switch to the horn relay when the
Mechanically operated switch (horn ignition switch is in the on position. Now,
button) back on page 29/15, let's take a look at the
ground side of the Horn relay solenoid.
Relay
From J4, follow the ground side of the circuit
Horns (high and low tone) from terminal 1/71 of the relay to S1/6. A
0.35 br/bl wire runs from the central relay
Connecting wires panel to T5b/3. The legend identifies T5b as a
5 pin connector on the airbag spiral spring
In order to follow these types of circuits, it is
(F138).
best to split the circuit into two sections.
We will first look at the solenoid side of the From the spiral spring, the circuit continues
relay circuit, then the switch side. through another 5 pin connector, T5j, through
manually operated push button switch H (the
Note:
horn contact), and then back though the spi-
Refer to wiring diagram 29 in appendix E for
ral spring to T5b/2. From this terminal a 0.35
this example.
br wire runs to welded ground connection
135, in the instrument panel wiring harness.
From the table of contents for wiring dia-
gram 29 (page 39), we see that the horn cir- Looking at 135, we see no less than 9 wires
cuit is shown on page 29/15. in the weld! In practice, you may need to
trace out every wire in the weld to find a
Locate the horn relay (J4) on page 29/15. problem. Let's use the trick we discussed in
Starting at the solenoid side of the symbol, the last example to narrow down the field.
follow the internal connection from terminal Looking at the left side of connection 135,
4/75 across the central relay panel until it ter- we see a 4.0 br wire connecting to another
minates at an internal connection that runs internal connection, marked with the contin-
between terminal S1/5 on the back of the uation "o."
central relay panel, and terminal 8/75 of relay
J59 on wiring diagram page 29/2. Looking
at the legend, we see that J59 is the Load
reduction relay.
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Navigation 2
Follow "o" in both directions. It is identified Tracing the ground side of the horns, we see
as welded ground connection 81, in the that they jump to current tracks 74 and 75
instrument wiring harness. It is connected to from tracks 183 and 185, respectively. Going
ground at two points; ground 49 at current to current tracks 74 and 75, follow the brown
track 182, and ground 42 at current track wires to internal connection marked "d". We
201. We now have the complete circuit for follow that along to find that it is welded
the solenoid side of the relay. connection 179, which goes to Ground
though a 4.0 br wire at ground connection
Let's look at the horns and the switch circuit 12, in engine compartment left, shown on
of the relay. Follow the internal connection current track 61. We now have the complete
"m" from terminal 3/30 at the relay to the circuit for the horns.
fuse box at current track 153. Continue to
follow the source of the power through the
fuse and the current track continuation back
to page two of the wiring diagram.
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Navigation 3
Navigation 3
In this exercise, we will again examine the From the table of contents for wiring dia-
activation of an electrical consumer through gram 41 (page 40), we see that the
a simple 4-pin relay. Let's look at the naviga- Secondary Air circuit is shown on page
tion from the point of view of diagnosing an 41/12.
inoperative motor. In this circuit we will look
at the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump Locate the Secondary Air Injection (AIR)
motor V101. pump relay J299 on wiring diagram page
41/12. We will once again split the circuit
To diagnose this circuit, we need to under- into two parts to simplify diagnosis. Let's
stand that the secondary air system is acti- start with the switch side of the relay.
vated by the Motronic ECM at certain times
when the engine is running, and that we can From motor V101, follow the 4.0 br wire
trigger this function using the VAS 5051 scan down to the current track continuation (illus-
tool. Assume that we have already attempt- tration SSP8730/11), and over to page 41/5.
ed this, and the pump does not run. Also The wire goes directly to Ground 609 in the
assume that the only DTC in the systems right side of the plenum chamber. Now let's
memory is the Secondary Air DTC. trace the power side.
Note:
Refer to the illustrations on pages 26-28 and
wiring diagram 41 in appendix E for this
example.
6
1,0
6,0 gr/br
ro
4,0 1,5
149 5 1 4 2
ws/ro bl/ge
S177 S162 S176 S163
4,0 150A 50A 110A 50A
2 br
M V101
1
4,0
br
52
609 A /+
i
51 52 53 5 6 7 8
148 149 150 151 152
SSP 8730/12
SSP 8730/11 SSP 8730/17
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Navigation 3
from fuse S162. Checking the fuse on the 4,0 4,0 4,0
vehicle shows it to be good. bl bl bl
43 34
Locate relay J299, and pull it from its socket. 99 S243 S234
10A 10A
Using a wire from the VAS 1978 wiring repair 43a 34a
kit of the proper size, and with the proper 2,5 1,0
bl/ge ge/sw
size terminals, we can jump the relay socket
from terminal 1/30 to 2/87. The Secondary Air A151 A100
Injection (AIR) pump motor V101 runs, verify- 1,0 1,0 1,0
bl/ge ge/sw ge/sw
ing that this section of the circuit is function-
ing correctly.
z T6/5 T14a/ T6/6
6
Let's trace out the power side of the sole- 2,5 0,5
bl/ge ge/sw
noid in the relay. Terminal 85 on a standard
4-pin relay is usually the power side.
60
Following the 1.5 bl/ge wire down, we see
that it leads to welded connection continua-
tion "i".
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Navigation 3
Go to the Secondary Air pump relay J299 on Now let's test the solenoid side of the cir-
page 41/12 (or see below). Follow the 1.0 cuit. Connect the appropriate test equip-
gr/br wire from terminal 4/86 to terminal ment, such as an LED test light, multimeter,
T121/66 on the Motronic ECM J220. Note or the Digital Storage Oscilloscope of the
that somewhere in the harness it appears VAS 5051, between terminals 4/86 and 3/85
that the wire enters an unidentified connec- of the relay socket. We then activate the cir-
tion, and changes size. This wire carries the cuit (using the VAS 5051) and see that the
ground signal that energizes the relay. proper signal is going to the relay socket.
T121/
66
6
1,0 0,35
6,0 gr/br gr/br
ro
1/30 4/86
J 299
2/87 3/85
4,0 1,5
ws/ro bl/ge
V101
1
4,0
br
52
28
Navigation 4
Navigation 4
Often, when we are diagnosing an electrical Looking at welded connection B163 shows it
problem on a vehicle, we will need to look at to be open ended. This often indicates that
more than one wiring diagram. In this final the weld is continued on another wiring dia-
example, we will look at a simple problem gram. Since we located the VSS in the I.8T
that shows the importance of considering all engine wiring diagram, one place to look
of the applicable wiring diagrams for the would be the Standard Equipment wiring
vehicle that we are diagnosing. diagram for this vehicle, number 29.
Let's consider a customer concern of an Looking through the legend at the bottom of
inoperative speedometer. The vehicle is a each page in wiring diagram 29, we find
2000 Jetta GLS, equipped with a 1.8T engine weld connection B163 on page 29/3.
and manual transmission.
Following the current track continuation from
A road test verifies that neither the B163 to current track 122, we find that the
speedometer nor the odometer is operating. 1.0 sw/gn wire runs to the backup light
There is also a DTC stored in the engine switch. In the engine compartment, we find
ECM memory, showing no signal from the that this wire has been pinched in the
vehicle speed sensor (VSS). engine compartment wiring harness near the
starter. We repair the wire using the VAS
Note: 1978 wiring repair kit, replace the fuse.
Refer to wiring diagrams 29 and 41 in appen- Check, and if necessary, erase any DTCs,
dix E for this example. quality check the vehicle, and return it to the
customer.
From the table of contents for wiring dia-
gram 41 (page 40), we see that the vehicle One thing to note: in vehicles equipped with
speed sensor circuit is shown on page an automatic transmission, the circuit for
41/14. fuse S7 would be different. We would need
to look in the wiring diagram for that system
Looking at wiring diagram page 41/14, we as well.
locate the VSS (G22), and trace the power
back to fuse 7 (S7). We find that the fuse is
blown. After locating the 14 pin connector in
the engine compartment wiring duct (T14a),
and some testing with a multimeter, we find
there is a short to ground between terminal
7a on the fuse box, and terminal T14a/2.
29
Notes
30
Appendix A: Component Symbols
Thermally
Distributor operated
Battery (electrical) switch
Spark plug
connector Push-button switch
Starter and plug (manually operated)
Mechanically
Glow plug operated
Generator heater element switch
Manually
operated Pressure
switch operated
Ignition coil switch
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Appendix A: Component Symbols
Diode
Zener diode
Solenoid valve
Interior light
Diode
(light sensitive)
Magnetic clutch
Instrument
(gauge)
Light bulb
Wire connection
in wiring harness
Cigarette
Shield wire
lighter
LED
SSP 8730/03
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Appendix A: Component Symbols
Control motor,
headlight range
adjustment Digital clock
Antenna with
electronic antenna
amplifier
Multifunction
indicator
Wiper motor Radio
(2-speed)
Airbag spiral
spring
Heated oxygen
sensor
Crankshaft
position sensor
Speed sensor
Camshaft
position sensor
Horn
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Appendix B: Wiring Connections
34
Appendix C: Component Codes and Wiring
35
Appendix D: DIN Standards
36
Appendix D: DIN Standards
37
Appendix D: DIN Standards
38
Appendix E: Wiring Diagrams
39
Appendix E: Wiring Diagrams
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Notes
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
Glossary
Glossary
American Wire Gauge (AWG): The American standard for wire size, expressed in units from
2 gauge to 22 gauge.
Central relay panel: A centralized location for relays and circuits in an automobile. Includes
common circuits used to provide battery power, ignition ON, and Ground to vehicle sys-
tems.
Control Module: A transistorized, rather than analog, switching circuit that relies on one or
inputs to control the switching of a logic circuit.
Current track number: A method of following circuits within Volkswagen wiring diagrams.
The wiring diagram is numbered along the bottom of the page to aid in navigating between
disconnected pages.
DIN (Deutsche Institut fur Normung) standards: German institute for standards that
establishes guidelines for manufacturing and nomenclature.
Fuse: A component installed in series with a circuit, designed to disrupt the circuit when car-
rying more than its specified amperage. Fuses are placed in circuits to protect other compo-
nents in the circuit from damage.
Ground: A wire connected to the vehicle's chassis (and therefore the Ground). This allows
power to be supplied by one insulated wire, while the chassis acts as the return path.
Internal conductors: Connections inside of a component, often not designated in the wiring
diagrams.
Load reduction circuit: A circuit designed to switch off high current electrical consumers
during starting to insure optimal available voltage supply to the starter. The term comes from
removing the load of the consumers from the Ignition switch.
Metric wire sizes: The metric system for wire size, expressed in mm2. This designates the
cross-sectional area of the wire. The wiring used in Volkswagen vehicles ranges from .35 to
35 mm2.
Multi-point connectors: A connector installed in a wiring harness that allows the wiring
harness to be detached from the component.
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Glossary
Relay: Component that uses a low current to switch a high current circuit.
Resistor: A component that creates a voltage drop in a circuit. Resistors can be used for
measurement of current flow, as well as to drop the applied voltage for certain consumers.
Solenoid: Used to actuate other components, a solenoid consists of a coil of wire wrapped
around an iron core. When a current is passed through a wire, a magnetic field is induced.
This magnetic "pull" is used to operate other components.
Temperature dependent resistor: A resistor that varies its resistance with temperature.
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Teletest
The test accompanying this course, #873003, has been prepared and shipped as a separate
document. Please refer to your copy of that document and follow the testing instructions to
complete the Teletest.
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