Control Units

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4MotionSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Control Module Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Airbag Control Module (1) Mounted on floor in front of center console. See Figure.
All-Wheel Drive Control Module (2) Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Amplifier (4) Under driver's seat. See Figure.
Antenna Selection Control Module Under front passenger's seat.
Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module In instrument cluster.
Automatic Glow Time Control Module (9) Left side of engine compartment, near battery. See Figure.
Auxiliary Heated Control Module Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Comfort System Central Control Module Behind right side of dash.
Cooling Fan Control Module (10) Left front of engine compartment, on cooling fan. See Figure.
Digital Sound Control Module (4) Under driver's seat. See Figure.
Door Control Module (Driver's Side) (1) In driver's door. See Figure.
Door Control Module (Front Passenger's Side) In front passenger's door. See Figure.
Door Control Module (Left Rear) (1) In left rear door. See Figure.
Door Control Module (Right Rear) In right rear door.
Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Control Module (3) Under center console. See Figure.
Electronic Damping Control Module (4) Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Engine Control Module (5) Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
ESP Sensor Unit Under center console.
Fresh Air Blower Control Module Behind glove box.
Fuel Pump Control Module Under right rear seat.
Headlamp Range/Cornering Lamp Control Module Behind glove box.
Heated Seat Control Module (Driver's Side) (1) On driver's seat frame. See Figure.
High-Intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (Left) (11) On right front gas discharge headlight. See Figure.
High-Intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (Right) (2) On right front gas discharge headlight. See Figure.
Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment Control Module (2) Under driver's seat. See Figure.
Multimedia Control Module Below center front armrest.
Operating Electronic & Telephone Control Module (2) Under front passenger's seat. See Figure.
Parallel Parking Assist Control Module (1) Left of steering column. See Figure.
Parking Aid Control Module (2) Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Power Steering Control Module (4) Integral with steering gear assembly. See Figure.
Power Sunroof Control Module (1) Front of sunroof. See Figure.
Radiator Fan Control Unit Integrated into radiator fan assembly.
Rear View Camera Control Module (2) Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Roof Blind Control Module (2) Rear of sunroof. See Figure.
Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (1) Under front passenger's seat. See Figure.
Steering Column Electronic System Control Module (3) Under steering column. See Figure.
Throttle Valve Module (18) On left side of engine. See Figure.
Towing Recognition Control Module (1) Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure.
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Front of left front wheelwell. See Figure.
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (4) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
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