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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Overview of fitting locations – central locking

This overview maps every Volkswagen Golf Mk7 central locking component: the coupling station at the right A-pillar, the onboard supply control unit -J519- under the dash on the driver side, and the front passenger door control unit -J387- — the electronic backbone that ties the locking system's mechanisms together.

Overview of fitting locations – central locking

1 -  Coupling station
  • Fitting location: right A-pillar
  • To separate connections, release bellows at pillar
2 -  Onboard supply control unit -J519-
  • Location: Under dash panel on driver side
  • Removing → Electrical system; Rep. gr.97
3 -  Front passenger door control unit -J387-
  • Installed in door separated from window regulator motor.
4 -  Front right door lock
  • Door lock is secured to inner part of door
  • Electric central locking is integrated into door lock
  • Removing → Chapter
5 -  Coupling station
  • Fitting location: right B-pillar.
  • To separate connections, release bellows at pillar
6 -  Driver door control unit -J386-
  • Installed in door separated from window regulator motor
7 -  Rear right door lock
  • Door lock is secured to inner part of door
  • Electric central locking is integrated into door lock
  • Removing → Chapter
8 -  Coupling station, right side of rear lid
  • Location: behind C-pillar trim
  • Remove and install → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
9 -  Release element with button
  • Location: Bolted to rear lid.
  • Removing → Chapter
10 -  Rear lid lock
  • Location: bolted to rear lid
  • Removing → Chapter
11 -  Coupling station, left side of rear lid
  • Location: behind C-pillar trim
  • Remove and install → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70
12 -  Rear left door lock
  • Door lock is secured to inner part of door
  • Electric central locking is integrated into door lock
  • Removing → Chapter
13 -  Rear left door control unit -J388-
  • Installed in door separated from window regulator motor
14 -  Coupling station
  • Location: left B-pillar
  • To separate connections, release bellows at pillar.
15 -  Front left door lock
  • Door lock is secured to inner part of door
  • Electric central locking is integrated into door lock
  • Removing → Chapter
16 -  Driver door control unit -J386-
  • Installed in door separated from window regulator motor.
17 -  Central switch for window regulators
  • Location: installed in door panel
  • Remove and install central switch for window regulator → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96
18 -  Button for central closing
  • Location: installed in door panel
  • Remove and install button for central closing → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.
19 -  Coupling station
  • Location: left A-pillar
  • To separate connections, release bellows at pillar.
20 -  Alarm horn -H12-
  • Removing → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.
21 -  Bonnet contact switch -F266-
  • Contact switch for anti-theft alarm
  • Location: on bonnet lock
  • Removing → Chapter

    Questions & answers

    Overview of fitting locations – central locking — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What does the Golf Mk7 central locking fitting location overview show?
    The positions of the coupling station (right A-pillar), onboard supply control unit -J519- (under driver dash), and connections to individual door lock motors.
    What is the Golf Mk7 onboard supply control unit -J519-?
    The main body control module that manages central locking, lighting, window operation and other convenience functions. It is located under the dashboard on the driver side.
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