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Safety precautions

CAUTION:
Observe the following precautions to prevent personal injury as well as possible damage to sensitive electrical components.

- switch OFF the ignition before connecting or disconnecting components or test equipment

- connect and disconnect battery ONLY with ignition switched OFF otherwise the control unit could be damaged

- if the engine must be cranked but not started (for compression testing etc.) disconnect power output stage of ignition coil and ground

- disconnect BOTH battery terminals whenever arc or spot welding

- do NOT connect a condenser of any kind to terminal 1 of the ignition coil

- when installing noise suppressors, ONLY use 1000 Ohms for high tension wires and 5000 Ohms for spark plug connectors

- do NOT replace distributor rotor (marked R1) with a different type

NOTE: A variety of electrical connectors are used on this vehicle, ALWAYS use the VW 1594 adaptor kit to connect test instruments to these connectors.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting a customers battery; ALWAYS ask for the radio code (if equipped with an anti-theft radio).