Battery, Transmitter And Receiver Unit, Fuse And Wiring Harness Overview

2009 Volkswagen GTI 2D Hatchback, 2.0 V, StandardSECTION Battery, Transmitter And Receiver Unit, Fuse And Wiring Harness Overview
Fig 1: Battery, Transmitter/Receiver Unit - Fuse And Wiring Harness, Overview
GWWN91-0438Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. 1 -

    Positive Connection

    • Red wire with suitable connection
  2. 2 -

    To terminal 15a

    • Connection to terminal 15a. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM.
    • Ensure wire is protected by fuse
    • Fuse max. 15A
  3. 3 -

    Antenna Ground

    • Ensure correct ground connection to body
    • Antenna location must be treated with suitable corrosion protection
  4. 4 -

    Transmitting/Receiving Antenna

  5. 5 -

    Shielded Antenna Wire

    • Wire with coaxial connector
  6. 6 -

    Telephone or Two-Way Radio Transmitter/Receiver Unit

  7. 7 -

    Wiring Harness

    • Voltage supply positive via read wire, 2.5 mm2 cross section
    • Voltage supply negative via brown wire, 2.5 mm2 cross section
    • If necessary, wire to terminal 15a via black wire 1.5 mm 2 cross section
  8. 8 -

    Fuse Holder

    • Install next to battery
  9. 9 -

    To Starter

  10. 10 -

    Battery

    • Installation location in engine compartment
  11. 11 -

    Negative Wire

  12. 12 -

    Body Ground

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