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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 1.9 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCONTROL UNITS
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 1.9 P, Automatic
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.