Safety Measures

WARNING!
Be alert when working on or near the engine. High ignition secondary voltage can cause serious personal injury and damage vehicle components.

- DO NOT touch or disconnect ignition system wires when the engine is running or being cranked at starting RPM.
- DO NOT operate the starter if the fuel injectors have been removed.

Be sure the ignition is switched OFF, when:
- Disconnecting ignition wires
- Disconnecting fuel injection system wiring
- Connecting or disconnecting test equipment leads
- Disconnecting the battery
- Washing the engine or engine compartment.

BEFORE cranking the engine at starting RPM (such as for compression testing) disable the ignition and fuel injection systems:
- Disconnect the ignition coil power output stage.
- Disconnect harness connectors from all six fuel injectors.
- After the work is completed, erase Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory.


CAUTION!
BEFORE disconnecting the battery:
- Stop the engine.
- Be sure the ignition is switched OFF (also applies when connecting the battery). Failure to do so may damage the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Be sure of the proper radio code (for vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio).

Be sure the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected, when:
- Working on the electrical system
- Resistance (spot) welding or electric arc welding anywhere on the vehicle.

When connecting and disconnecting electrical test equipment (LED voltage tester, multimeter, etc.):
- Be sure the ignition is switched OFF.
- Use correct adapters from the VW 1594 connector test kit.

For any work affecting the Engine Control Module (ECM):
- BEFORE disconnecting the ECM harness connector, switch the ignition OFF and WAIT at least 20 seconds. Failure to do so may damage the ECM.
- DO NOT connect any outside voltage source to stimulate an output signal at the ECM.