Installing GPS antenna inside dash in the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta

When retrofitting a satellite navigation head unit to the car you can either install the factory GPS antenna on the roof which is a major job or install the GPS antenna in the area above the head unit where it receives a good view of the sky and minimal interference.

The install process is simple, using [...]

Adding switches to the blank switch covers in the centre console of the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta

Installing switches in the center console to utilise the blank spaces either requires purchasing the optional switch for that location from Volkswagen however these are a momentary switch, have different markings on them (W for example) and connectors for the switch are not readily available or fitting an aftermarket switch which looks out of place. [...]

CAN bus gateway removing, installing and upgrading - Volkswagen Golf

The role of the Gateway (also known as the Data bus diagnostic interface J533) is the exchange of data between the CAN data bus systems (‘powertrain CAN data bus’, ‘convenience CAN data bus’ and ‘infotainment CAN data bus’) and the conversion of diagnostic data from CAN data bus systems to K-cable and vice versa so [...]

Volkswagen Central Electronics Control Module (CECM)

The Central Electronics Control Module (CECM) is situated above the pedals on the drivers side and controls all the lights in the car, monitors them, controls what appears in the MFD under the lights menu, controls the leaving home and coming home lights function,  controls the horn(s) and other features. There are different variants of [...]

Build harness using connector housings and repair wires for Volkswagen Skoda Bluetooth Install

Whilst this guide is intended for the Volkswagen Skoda Bluetooth kit harness it applies to anything that requires interfacing to the quad lock connector on the rear of the head unit or that uses similar connectors around the car. This guide specifically for 2 x power connections and 2 x data connections.

The way this works [...]

Fabric Adhesive Tape for wiring looms and harnesses

Fabric adhesive tape is used to create wiring looms and harnesses and repair existing ones.

Interior Tape

Description: Webbing Adhesive (10M)

Part Number: 000 979 950 (000979950)

Description: Certoplast Interior Fabric Adhesive

Exterior Tape (for under bonnet)

Description: Certoplast Exterior Fabric Adhesive

Purchasing terminal kits or tools for your Volkswagen / Audi / Skoda

Schwaben Parts

website: www.schwabenparts.com

Schwaben Terminal Removal Tool Set

Available from ECS Tuning for USD $69.95

Laser Tools

website: www.lasertools.co.uk

Laser 4329 Terminal Tool Set

Appears to be the same as the Schwaben  kit above and both are similar dollars.

Volkswagen Terminal Tools

website: tools.vw.com
Dealership spare parts department can order these in for you.

Volkswagen 8197A Terminal Kit

This kit contains 6680,6742,6807,6932, [...]

Volkswagen aerial selection control unit / diversity information

Early models of the Mark V had a aerial selection control unit (diversity) under the right front seat to select the strongest signal, in later headunits this function was performed by the headunit itself.  Swapping headunits to or from cars with a diversity unit requires installation or bypassing the diversity unit.

An external diversity box is [...]

Aerial Information for Volkswagen Golf

Vehicles with radio “RCD 300” or “RCD 500” have a rear window aerial with two blocking circuits. The diversity function is carried out directly in the radio unit.
t   If the vehicle is equipped with a radio unit and telephone equipment or auxiliary heater remote control have also been ordered, the rear window aerial with [...]

Addition of extra circuits to the Volkswagen Golf / Jetta / Passat / EOS / Scirocco / Rabbit fuse box

Adding new circuits to your Volkswagen Golf / Jetta / Passat / EOS / Scirocco /Passat fuse box is reasonably straight forward, allow 2 hours for the first time and 1 hour for each time after that.

(Golf 1K1 /1K5, Golf Plus 5M1, Passat 3C2/3C5, Passat CC 357, EOS 1F7, Scirocco 137)

There are two sizes used in the interior [...]