Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 217

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Remove lens with bulb holder.  

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Disconnect electrical connection.  

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Replace 12V/3W bulb.  

Installing 

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Connect electrical connection.  

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Insert lens with bulb holder into headliner and engage properly.  

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Insert screwdriver behind lens and carefully pry lens out. 

CAUTION:

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Interior, Anti-Theft - New Beetle

  

Fig. 11: Inserting Screwdriver Behind Luggage Compartment Light Lens 
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Remove lens with bulb holder.  

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Disconnect electrical connection.  

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Replace 12V/3W bulb.  

Installing 

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Connect electrical connection.  

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Insert lens with bulb holder into mounting and engage properly. 

After working on the luggage compartment light a functional check of the switch must be carried out. 

With trunk lid closed, the light must not come on.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Interior, Anti-Theft - New Beetle

  

ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

New Beetle models from m.y. 2000 are equipped with an anti-theft immobilizer system. 

Immobilizer functions supported by: 

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control electronics ("control module") integrated with instrument cluster  

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a warning light for anti-theft immobilizer -K117- in instrument cluster (speedometer display)  

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an adapted Engine Control Module (ECM)  

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an induction coil on the ignition lock  

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Adapted ignition keys with electronic components (transponder and response reader memory)  

Malfunction recognition and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) display via warning light for anti-theft immobilizer -K117-

An intact immobilizer system is indicated by the warning light for anti-theft immobilizer -K117- lighting up and 
going out after approx. 3 seconds when the ignition is switched on. 

When the ignition is switched "on", the warning lamp flashes or lights up continuously to indicate a malfunction 
in the system when: 

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Adapting the ignition key has been carried out incorrectly.  

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No transponder (response reader memory) is present in ignition key.  

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An unauthorized ignition key is used.  

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An unauthorized engine control module is detected.  

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A malfunction in the induction coil of anti-theft immobilizer -D2-.  

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A malfunction in the data wiring is present.  

The warning light for anti-theft immobilizer -K117- does not light up after switching on ignition 

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The immobilizer control module has detected an authorized key.  

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The immobilizer control module has not detected an incorrect engine control module.  

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The immobilizer control module is currently "adapting keys" and after adapting the keys no malfunction 
has occurred.  

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To troubleshoot, perform On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program and retrieve stored information with VAS 
5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System in mode "Guided Fault Finding".  

ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) 

If malfunctions occur in sensors and components being monitored, they will be stored in the Diagnostic Trouble 
Code (DTC) memory together with an indication of the type of malfunction.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Interior, Anti-Theft - New Beetle

  

A maximum of 4 DTCs can be stored simultaneously.

Sporadic malfunctions are automatically cancelled if they are not repeated in next 50 engine starts. 

On Board Diagnostic of the anti-theft immobilizer system is to be carried out using the VAS 5051 Vehicle 
Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic and Service System in mode 
"Guided Fault Finding". 

ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER CONTROL MODULE, REPLACING 

Replacement of instrument cluster with integrated immobilizer control module functions requires replacement 
unit to be adapted to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM). The following OBD program steps initiate 
this procedure. 

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed 

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VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System or VAS 5052 Vehicle Diagnostic and 
Service System.  

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Adapter cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3  

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Appropriate VAS 5052 adapter cable  

VAS 5051/5052, connecting 

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Switch off all electrical consumers.  

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Engage parking brake.  

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Automatic transmission: Selector lever in "N" or "P" position.  

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Manual transmission: Selector lever in "Neutral"position. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Interior, Anti-Theft - New Beetle