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Component Tests and General Diagnostics






Immobilizer, through 05.07

Additional information:

318Golf 2004

319Golf 2004 - Electrical System

The Golf is equipped with anti-theft immobilizer of fourth generation.

Modifications from Immobilizer 3:

It is no longer possible to perform adaptation on components originating from other Konzern brands in Volkswagen vehicles.

Vehicle keys are pre-programmed with a basic coding by the manufacturer. This basic coding contains a specific manufacturer code. The adaptation of keys to a vehicle is only still possible when the correct manufacturer code is programmed.

DTC recognition and display:

The immobilizer is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities which aids in troubleshooting.

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