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Volkswagen Golf 5 2004-> VW Rabbit GTI 2006-> 90 - 1

Instrument Cluster
General information

The following components are integrated with the

instrument cluster:

„ Instrument Cluster Control Module J285

„ Anti-theft Immobilizer Control Module J362

„ Speedometer

„ Tachometer

„ Fuel gauge

„ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge

„ Multifunction indicator

„ Warning and indicator lamps, 90-1, Instrument

cluster warning and indicator lamps, overview

The instrument cluster also supplements various warning

lamp displays with control module-controlled acoustic
warnings.

All warning and indicator lamps are Lamp Emitting Diodes

(LEDs) which cannot be serviced separately. LED
malfunctions require replacement of instrument cluster.
90-1, Instrument cluster, replacing .

Instrument clusters contain no field serviceable

components. Malfunctions require replacement of
instrument cluster.

The Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533

(Gateway) is no longer part of the instrument cluster
electronics. Gateway functions are controlled by a separate
control module. 97-5, Data Bus On Board Diagnostic
Interface J533 .

On Board Diagnostic, functions

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The instrument cluster is controlled by an internal

microprocessor with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability.
If malfunctions occur in monitored sensors and
components, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) will be
stored in memory.

Troubleshoot instrument cluster malfunctions by

performing OBD program using Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing
and Information System VAS 5051/5052 in operating
mode "Guided Fault Finding"

Instrument cluster, checking with Output Diagnostic Test

Mode (DTM)

Instrument cluster operation can be checked with Output

Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM).

- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information

System VAS 5051/5052 97-1, VAS 5051 / 5052

- Select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding"

- Enter information as prompted and press ">" to confirm.

After the DTC memory of all control modules has been

checked:

- Use "Go to" button to select "Function / Component

Selection"

- Select "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50-97)"

- Select "Electrical system int/ext (Repair Group 01; 27;

90-97)"

- Select "01 - Self-diagnosis"

- Select "Instrument cluster"

- Select "Functions"

- Select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) instrument

cluster"

- Press ">" to confirm.

- Follow tester prompts

Instrument cluster, replacing

The procedure "Replacing instrument cluster" includes the

following:

„ Should a new instrument cluster be installed in the

vehicle, it must be coded in accordance with the
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market version and vehicle equipment.

„ In order to adapt integrated anti-theft immobilizer

functions to the Engine Control Module (ECM), data
from ECM must be stored in the replacement
instrument cluster.

„ Also, an adaptation of all vehicle keys must be

performed after installing a new instrument cluster.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

„ Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System

VAS 5051/5052 (VAS 5051 A version shown as
example only)

„ Diagnostic cable VAS 5051/6A (or length

appropriate alternative)

- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information

System VAS 5051/5052 97-1, VAS 5051 / 5052

- Select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding"

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- Enter information as prompted and press ">" to confirm.

After the DTC memory of all control modules has been

checked:

- Use "Go to" button to select "Function / Component

Selection"

- Select "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50-97)"

- Select "Electrical system int/ext (Repair Group 01; 27;

90-97)"

- Select "01 - Self-diagnosis"

- Select "Instrument cluster"

- Select "Functions"

- Select "Adapting / replacing instrument cluster"

- Press ">" to confirm.

- Follow tester prompts

Instrument cluster, removing and installing

Note:

„ Before removing instrument cluster, perform work

procedure "Replacing instrument cluster" in order to
read data stored in control module 90-1,
Instrument cluster, replacing .

Removing:

Note:

„ It may or may not be necessary to remove the

steering wheel or upper steering column trim in order
to remove the instrument cluster. For clarity, steering
wheel and trim are shown removed in the following
illustration.

Caution!

„ Switch off all electrical consumers.

„ Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

- Disconnect gap cover from instrument cluster and place

on steering column
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Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 68, storage

compartments, covers and panels; removing and installing
steering column trim

Note:

„ In some cases the gap cover "snaps out" to allow

removal of instrument cluster without removing the
steering column trim.

- Remove screws - arrows - .

Note:

„ The fixed electrical connection to the instrument

cluster is disconnected automatically when the
cluster is pulled from the instrument panel opening.

- Pull instrument cluster from instrument panel.

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal.

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Instrument cluster, rear view

Note:

„ Instrument clusters contain no field serviceable

components. Malfunctions require replacement of
instrument cluster.

„ 36-pin connector
„ Warning buzzer

Instrument cluster warning and indicator lamps,

overview

Note:

„ Applicability and layout of instrument cluster warning

and indicator lamps are market and engine
dependent. Some lamps illustrated here may not
apply to USA/CDN models.

„ Additional information:

Owners Manual

Wiring Diagrams Component Locations

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„ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

„ Indicates malfunction
affecting exhaust emissions

„ Electronic Power Control (EPC)

„ Only vehicles with gasoline

engine

„ Anti-theft Immobilizer

„ Generator (GEN) control

„ Lamp failure

„ Indicates failure of an
exterior lamp

„ Rear fog lights

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„ Engine coolant temperature /

engine coolant level

„ Brake pad wear

„ Low washer fluid level

„ Low fuel level

„ Airbag / safety belt tensioner

malfunction indicator

„ Safety belt

„ Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

„ Electronic Stabilization Program

(ESP)

„ Parking brake / brake system

malfunction

„ Cruise Control System (CCS)

„ Daytime running lights

„ Tire pressure monitor indicator

„ Water in fuel

„ Backrest lock

„ Shift Lock

„ Only vehicles with automatic

transmission

„ Engine oil level

„ Front hood open

„ Door open

„ Engine oil pressure

„ High beam

„ Steering wheel heater

„ Trailer flasher system

„ Glow Plug System

„ Only vehicles with Diesel

engine
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„ Fuel filler cap

„ Exhaust system particulate trap

„ Power steering system (electo-

mechanical power steering)
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90 - 2

Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)

Service Reminder Indicator (SRI), resetting

Note:

„ SRI may not be available on all models Owners

Manual

Resetting SRI, where applicable

Repair Manual, Maintenance, Repair Group 00,