Control Units

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 1.9 P, AutomaticSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Component Location
ABS Control Module At left side of engine compartment.
Air Bag Control Module Beneath center of dash, on central tunnel.
Comfort System Central Control Module Behind left side of dash.
Coolant Fan Control Module On left front of engine compartment.
Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) (1.9L) At base of windshield, in center of plenum. See Figure.
Door Control Module (2-Door) (2) Integral with window regulator motor, in respective door.
Door Control Module (4-Door) (4) Integral with window regulator motor, in respective door.
Glow plug trigger control module (1.9L) In plenum, left side, under plastice cover. See Figure.
Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (1.8L) At base of windshield, in center of plenum.
Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (2.0L) At base of windshield, in center of plenum. See Figure.
Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (2.8L) At base of windshield, in center of plenum. See Figure.
Power Sun Roof Control Module Behind front interior light.
Throttle Valve Control Module (1.8L) On throttle body. See Figure.
Throttle Valve Control Module (2.0L) On throttle body. See Figure.
Throttle Valve Control Module (2.8L) On throttle body. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (TCM) (1.8L) At base of windshield, in right side of plenum. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (TCM) (1.9L) At base of windshield, in right side of plenum. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (TCM) (2.0L) At base of windshield, in right side of plenum. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (TCM) (2.8L) At base of windshield, in right side of plenum. See Figure.
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