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Computers/Controls - Control Module Testing Information

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Sept. 12, 2008

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Vehicle Information

Condition

Control Module Usage for Vehicle Testing or Repair Purposes
Certain control modules and electrical components are unable to be removed from a known good operational vehicle to be used in testing another vehicle.

Technical Background

The purpose of this technical bulletin is to provide a reference guide on which control modules and components are not able to be exchanged from one vehicle to another.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

The following is a guide by model of control modules that are not able to be exchanged from one vehicle to another for testing or continual use:

Model Control Module
Routan - TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module)
- WIN (Wireless Ignition Node)
- PCM (Powertrain Control Module)

Passat Sedan/Wagon/CC - Comfort Convenience Module -J393-
- Electronic Steering Column Lock Module - J764- (part of steering column)
- Key

New Jetta/GTI/Rabbit/R32/Eos/Tiguan - Instrument Cluster (MY 2008+)
- Ignition lock cylinder (MY 2008+)
- Key

Touareg - Access Start Module
- Key

New Beetle/New Beetle Convertible - Key

Phaeton - Access Start Module
- Key

Warranty
Information only.

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Parts required.

No Special Tools required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.