External Audio Source Connection 2 -R231- (USB Port), Connector

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION External Audio Source Connection 2 -R231- (USB Port), Connector
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There are two versions: 11-pin and 4-pin

Fig 1: Identifying 11-pin External Audio Source Connection 2 -R231- (USB Port) Connector
GWWM91-10075Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. VCC (+5 V) 
  2. D (+) 
  3. D (-) 
  4. Ground 
  5. Screen ground 
Fig 2: Identifying 4-Pin External Audio Source Connection 2 -R231- (USB Port) Connector
GWWM91-10076Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. D (+) 
  2. VCC (+5 V) 
  3. D (-) 
  4. Ground 
RENDER: 1.0x

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