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Body Control Module: Description and Operation






Comfort System Central Control Module (J393)

The Comfort System Central Control Module - arrow A - is located in luggage compartment, at right on wheel housing.






Additional information:

Refer to Self Study Program No. 297; The Touareg.

Refer to Self Study Program No. 298; The Touareg Electrical System.

General Description

The Comfort System Central Control Module performs the following tasks in the vehicle:

Sunroof control (issues enabling)

Window regulator control (issues enabling)

Central locking system control

Anti-theft warning system control

Radio receiver

Rear lid closing

Comfort operation

Some of the functions listed above can be adapted. Refer to => [ Comfort System Central Control Module, Adapting ] Comfort System Central Control Module (J393), Adapting.

After installing a new Comfort System Central Control Module, it must be coded. Refer to => [ Comfort System Central Control Module, Coding ] Comfort System Central Control Module (J393), Coding.

After anti-theft alarm system has triggered, the alarm source, which is stored in the Comfort System Central Control Module, can be checked. Refer to => [ Comfort System Central Control Module, Checking Anti-Theft Alarm System Alarm Sources ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

DTC Recognition and Display

The Comfort System Central Control Module is equipped with On Board Diagnostics (OBD) which assists troubleshooting.

For troubleshooting, use Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A) in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".