Battery - Low State of Charge

Group: 27

Number: 97-03

Date: Sept. 17, 1997

Subject:
Generator B+ Terminal, Connection

Model(s):
Golf, GTI, Jetta 1994 -->VIN TM037600

Supersedes T.B. Group 27 Number 95-04 dated Apr. 18, 1995

Condition

Battery low state of charge can be caused by poor or intermittent electrical contact between wiring harness eyelet connector and Generator B+ terminal.

Service

- Obtain radio code.

- Disconnect battery ground (GND).

- Remove eyelet terminal from Generator B+ stud.





- Remove approximately 6 mm of the eyelet terminal insulation.

- Clean any residue or corrosion from eyelet terminal.

- Apply Stabilant 22A Part No. ZVW 186 001 to eyelet terminal.

- Reinstall eyelet terminal on Generator B+ stud.

^ Tightening torque: 13 Nm (10 ft. lb)

- Reconnect Battery (GND).

- Recode radio.

For warranty claims use:

Part Identifier: 2722
Labor operation: 2722213 20 TU