Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 332

REAR SPOILER, MANUALLY RAISING AND LOWERING

The switch for manually raising and lowering the rear spoiler (the rear spoiler adjustment switch -E127-) is 
located under the instrument panel near the steering column. Raising and lowering the rear spoiler manually can 
only be undertaken when the vehicle is stationary or traveling less than 150 km/h (approx. 94 mph). 

When the ignition is switched on and the switch is moved to position -1- the rear spoiler moves to the fully 
raised position in one movement. Lowering is completed in several steps until the limit stop is reached when the 
switch is moved to end position -2- (as protection). When the vehicle speed is higher than 20 km/h the lowering 
occurs in one step. 

Fig. 232: Identifying Rear Spoiler Adjustment Switch 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

WARNING:

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There is a danger of being caught/trapped!  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

When working on the rear spoiler it is sensible to raise the rear spoiler fully before commencing work on the 
unit. 

ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS (OBD) FOR REAR SPOILER, INITIATING 

Test prerequisites: 

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Voltage supply and fuses for the respective system OK.  

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To initiate the On Board Diagnosis (OBD) the ignition must be switched on "Terminal 15 on".  

OBD for rear spoiler 

Connecting scan tool, see SCAN TOOL, CONNECTING . 

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Switch on ignition.  

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Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).  

Indicated on display: 

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Always ensure there is sufficient clearance when raising and lower 
the rear spoiler manually.  

NOTE:

Do not press the raised spoiler inward (or pull outward) by hand further.

NOTE:

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If the display remains blank, check V.A.G 1551 voltage supply referring to 
Electrical Wiring Diagram. 

See Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting and Component 
Locations 

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Additional operating information can be printed out depending on the 
program by pressing the HELP button of V.A.G 1551.  

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The --> button serves to advance the program sequence.  

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The PRINT button is used for switching on the printer (warning lamp in 
button lights up).  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 233: Scan Tool Display - Rear Spoiler (1 Of 13) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Adress word for rear spoiler: 54 

Indicated on display: 

Fig. 234: Scan Tool Display - Rear Spoiler (2 Of 13) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Press buttons -5- and -4-.  

Indicated on display after entering address word 54:

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle

  

Fig. 235: Scan Tool Display - Rear Spoiler (3 Of 13) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Confirm entry with -Q- button.  

Indicated on display: 

Fig. 236: Scan Tool Display - Rear Spoiler (4 Of 13) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

The Scan tool V.A.G 1551 display will show the control unit identification, for example Fig. 237 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle