Secondary Air Pump - Inoperative
Group: 26Number: 01-01
Date: June 6, 2001
Subject:
Secondary Air Pump, Inoperative (Fuse Blown)
Model(s):
Golf, Jetta, New Beetle w/1.8L 2001
Turbo and Auto. Trans
Condition
Power surge on secondary air pump blows 40 Amp. fuse
Production
Fuse eliminated as of:
New Beetle VIN: 3VWCP21CX1M466883
Jetta VIN: 3VWSD69M18
Golf VIN: Unknown (phased in June of 2001)
Service
Modify harness by removing 40 Amp. fuse as follows:
Note:
After removal of the 40 Amp. fuse, the circuit is still protected by a 50 Amp. fuse located in the fuse holder on the top of the battery. See VESIS wiring diagram of the appropriate model.
Materials required
Description Part No.
Splice connector 111 971 938 A
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.
Tools required
VAS 1978 Wiring repair kit
Crimping pliers VAS 1978/1
Crimping die VAS 1978/2
Golf, Jetta
WARNING!
Disconnect battery Ground (GND) cable before working on electrical system.
- Obtain radio code and customer settings.
- Remove battery Ground (GND) cable.
- Remove Relay/Fuse holder in engine compartment (see Repair Manual Wiring Group 97 Protective housing for relays in engine compartment, removing and installing).
New Beetle
- Obtain radio code and customer settings.
- Remove battery Ground (GND) cable.
- Remove Relay/Fuse holder in engine compartment (see Repair Manual Wiring, Group 97 - Protective housing for relays in engine compartment, removing and installing).
- Locate, cut and strip wires to 40 Amp. fuse.
- Connect (cut and stripped) wires with splice connector, crimp and seal with heat gun.
- Remove fuse terminals (with removal tool 1978/8) and discard.
- Reinstall relay/fuse holder into box and reinstall cover.
^ Circuit is now protected by 50 Amp. fuse located on top of battery.
WARNING!
Ensure there is no person inside vehicle when connecting battery Ground (GND) cable.
- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.
- Check all Systems for stored DTC's.
- Erase any stored DTC's.
Perform the following as necessary:
- Set Climatronic, power window, and power seal adaptation per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.
- Set engine basic settings (Electronic Throttle Control Adaptation).
- Set transmission basic settings.
- Set readiness code.
- Set clock.
- Set radio anti-theft code and program radio station presets.
- Check operation of secondary air pump using VAS 5051.
When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the table as shown.