Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system

Removing and installing the starter button -E378-

In this manual: Electrical system
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Note The removal and installation procedures are described for LHD vehicles. Removal and installation for RHD vehicles are similar.

Removing

  • Unclip and remove gear lever gaiter upwards from centre console → Rep. gr.34.
  • Press starter button -E378--1- out of centre console -2- from below. When doing so, retaining clips become released.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.

  • Test functionality.
Removing and installing the starter button -E378-

Removing and installing rear lid contact switch for anti-theft alarm -F123-

Note The rear lid contact switch is an integral part of the rear lid lock and cannot be renewed individually.
  • Removing and installing rear lid lock → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.55.

Removing and installing vanity mirror contact switch -F147-/-F148-

Note The vanity mirror contact switch is as integral part of the sun visor bracket and cannot be renewed individually if defective.
  • Removing and installing sun visor → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

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