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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2016TIGUAN R-LINE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALMOTORS, SWITCHES, RELAYSOEM CONNECTOR END VIEWS -- TIGUANCONN. VIEWS: A/CCLIMATRONIC CONTROL MODULE -J25516-PIN CONNECTOR
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, AWD
16-pin connector
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, AWDSECTION 16-pin connector
16-pin connector -T16c-
| Cavity | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 volt sensor, output |
| 2 | Left temperature door potentiometer/actuator, sensor input (5v = warm) |
| 3 | Right temperature door potentiometer/actuator, sensor input (5v = warm) |
| 4 | Defroster door motor position sensor, sensor input (5v = defrost) |
| 5 | Central door motor position sensor, sensor input (5v = instrument panel) |
| 6 | ... |
| 7 | Fresh air/recirculating air/back pressure door motor position sensor, input |
| 8 | Left footwell vent temperature sensor, input |
| 9 | Right footwell vent temperature sensor, input |
| 10 | ... |
| 11 | Evaporator temperature sensor, input |
| 12 | ... |
| 13 | ... |
| 14 | Signal cj-oi-nci |
| 15 | ... |
| 16 | ... |
16-pin connector -T16k-
| Cavity | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Left temperature door motor, cold |
| 2 | Left temperature door motor, hot |
| 3 | Defroster door motor, no defrost |
| 4 | Defroster door motor, defrost |
| 5 | Central air door motor, instrument panel |
| 6 | Central air door motor, footwell |
| 7 | ... |
| 8 | ... |
| 10 | Fresh air/recirculating air/back pressure door motor, fresh air |
| 11 | Right temperature door motor, cold |
| 12 | Right temperature door motor, hot |
| 13 | ... |
| 14 | ... |
| 15 | Fresh air blower control module, PWM signal |
| 16 | Fresh air blower control module diagnosis signal, input |
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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.
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