Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 620

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Tighten screws and seal securing holes with sealant D2.  

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Connect multi-pin connector to ignition/starter switch.  

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Install steering column switches and steering wheel trim.  

IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH, CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS 

Connector, 8 pin 

1. Terminal 50  

2. Terminal 75  

3. Terminal 30  

4. Terminal P  

5. Terminal 50b  

6. Terminal 15  

7. Terminal 30  

8. Terminal 86s  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

Fig. 100: Identifying Ignition/Starter Switch Connector (8-Pin) Terminals 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lights, Switches - Exterior - New Beetle

  

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Dual Horns Troubleshooting - New Beetle 

CHECKING DUAL HORNS 

REQUIRED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING: 

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Electrical Circuit Tester VW1466  

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Valid wiring diagram  

PREREQUISITE: 

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S240 Fuse 40 (20A) OK  

PREPARATION: 

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Remove lower instrument panel cover. See COVER IN DRIVER'S FOOT WELL, REMOVING AND 
INS .  

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Remove dual horn relay J4 (production control number 204) from relay location 1  

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Insert test adapter VW1466/3 into relay location 1  

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Connect VW 1466 to test adapter  

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE: 

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Perform test steps according to Dual Horn Test Table .  

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If specified value/test result is obtained, proceed to next step (test result OK)  

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If specified value/test result is not obtained, use Possible Causes If Specified Value/Test Result Was 
Not Obtained for troubleshooting and repair.  

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Use valid wiring diagram for circuit testing  

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Disconnect test leads after each step  

If malfunction has not been eliminated after performing steps 1 to 3, replace dual horn relay J4! . 

After repairing malfunction, perform test on dual horns. 

Dual Horn Test Table 

NOTE:

If only one horn works, check the wiring to the inoperative horn first. See 
appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

NOTE:

Before starting troubleshooting, battery negative terminal (-) must be securely 
tightened.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dual Horns Troubleshooting - New Beetle

  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dual Horns Troubleshooting - New Beetle

  

Possible Causes If Specified Value/Test Result Was Not Obtained 

Test step:

1

2

3

Check:

Power supply (B+) (terminal 
15)

Horn button H

Dual horn H1

Connector assignment VW 1466
red wire

from 6 to S+

from 4 to S+

from 8 to 2

black wire

from S- to L+

from S- to L+

-

blue wire

from L- to 8

from L- to 6

-

Additional steps:

Switch on ignition

Press horn button H

-

Specified value/test 
result:

Indicator lamp (L) lights up

Indicator lamp (L) lights 
up

Dual horn H1 
sounds

Wiring Relay panel / component or component / component

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S1/6 to H

S2/2 to H1 

S1/4 to S240

or Horn Button H

-

X

-

or Dual horn H1

-

-

X

or Relay panel

X

X

X

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dual Horns Troubleshooting - New Beetle