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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003

This page gives the diagnostic tester connection procedure specifically for Golf model years 1998–2003 — apply the handbrake and position the gearbox correctly first.

–  Apply handbrake.
–  Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to position “P” or “N”.
–  Vehicles with manual gearbox, move gear lever to neutral position.
–  Pull out trim -1- in direction of arrow.
   
–  With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnosis tester using diagnostic cable to diagnostic interface -arrow- in vehicle.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  Switch off all electrical consumers.
  Note
All other and the following vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems or vehicle diagnostic and service information systems are connected accordingly in the sequence described above.
 

Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003

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    Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Why does the Golf Mk7 chapter reference 1998–2003 Golf diagnostics?
    For cross-platform reference in workshops servicing multiple Golf generations. The OBD port position and protocol differ on older models.
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