Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 102

Example: The customer desires improved ride and/or handling, but the vehicle's shocks or struts have not failed. 
In this case, replacement may be suggested to satisfy the customer's wishes. In this case, replacement of the 
shocks or struts may not be sold as a requirement.  

A customer, of course, has the choice of whether or not a shop will service his or her vehicle. He or she may 
decide not to follow some of your suggestions. When a repair is required , a MAP shop must refuse partial 
service on that system if, in the judgment of the service provider, proceeding with the work could create or 
continue an unsafe condition. When a procedure states that required or suggested repair or replacement is 
recommended, the customer must be informed of the generally acceptable repair/replacement options whether 
or not performed by the shop.  

When presenting suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the facts, allowing the customer to draw 
their own conclusions and make an informed decision about how to proceed.  

The following reasons may be used for required and suggested services. These codes are shown in the "Code" 
column of the MAP Uniform Inspection & Communications Standards that follow:  

Reasons to Require Repair or Replacement 

A - Part no longer performs intended purpose  

B - Part does not meet a design specification (regardless of performance)  

C - Part is missing  

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement 

1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to 
occur soon, etc.)  

2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate 
noise, etc.)  

3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 

4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and informed experience  

SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER 
VEHICLE OPERATION 

NOTE:

When a repair is required , the shop must refuse partial service to the system in 
question, if the repair creates or continues an unsafe condition. 

NOTE:

Suggested services are always optional. When presenting suggested repairs to 
the customer, you must present the facts, allowing the customer to draw their 
own conclusions and make an informed decision about how to proceed. 

NOTE:

When working on electrical systems, if a potentially hazardous condition is 
observed, require repair or replacement of affected components prior to 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  

ACTUATOR MOTORS (SOLENOIDS) (ELECTRIC) 

Actuator Motors (Solenoids) (Electric) 

performing further work. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Inoperative 

A 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

Linkage bent, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage bent, not affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage binding, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage binding, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage loose, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage loose, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Linkage noisy 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Terminal broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Terminal burned, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Terminal corroded, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  

ACTUATOR MOTORS (VACUUM) 

Actuator Motors (Vacuum) 

Terminal corroded, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, affecting performance 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Noisy 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Out of adjustment 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Inoperative 

A 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

Leaking (vacuum) 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Linkage bent, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage bent, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage binding, affecting performance  A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage binding, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage loose, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage loose, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement of linkage. 

Linkage missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Linkage noisy 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  

AIR BAGS 

For all air bag components and conditions, refer to vehicle manufacturer's specifications for diagnosis and parts 
replacement.  

ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS 

Alternators and Generators 

Noisy 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Out of adjustment 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

NOTE:

If components have been added that increase vehicle electrical load 
requirement (for example, sound systems, air conditioning, alarm systems, 
etc.), charging system output must meet the increased demand. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Alternator output meets OEM specification 
but is insufficient for add-on electrical load 

2 

Suggest upgrade of alternator or 

removal of excess electrical load. 

Alternator's rated output is below OEM 
specification 

B 

Require replacement. 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware non-functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See 

note below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Diode inoperative 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See 

note below. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

Housing broken, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Housing broken, not affecting performance 

No service suggested or required. 

Housing cracked, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Housing cracked, not affecting performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Inoperative 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See 

note below. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS