Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 403

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 403

 

 

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Exit operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".  

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Disconnect VAS 5051 from DLC.  

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Drive vehicle outside to area away from tall buildings, and with no overhead obstructions (trees, bridges, 
etc.).  

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Press the blue OnStar(R) ("On*") button. A recorded introduction will be heard.  

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Press the "On*" button again at any time during the recording (it is not necessary to wait for the recording 
to finish).  

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When an OnStar(R) call center advisor answers, identify yourself as a Volkswagen Technician, and that 
you have replaced the "Vehicle Communications Interface Unit (VCIM)".  

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Supply advisor with STID number and ESN from new module. Supply the VIN and customer details if 
necessary.  

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The advisor will guide you through the system reconfiguration and update of the customer's account.  

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When reconfiguration is complete, end call by pressing the Communications ("DOT") button.  

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Wait ten minutes and press the "On*" button again to verify system operation. Inform call center advisor 
you are a Volkswagen Technician performing a quality check after VCIM replacement/system 
reconfiguration.  

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End call by pressing the Communications ("DOT") button.  

GPS/TELEMATICS ANTENNA 

Models with Telematics are equipped with "triplex" type antennas mounted to the rear portion of the roof. 

These antennas process signals for the radio as well as telematics/GPS functions. 

GPS/TELEMATICS ANTENNA, OVERVIEW 

NOTE:

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Normal connection time is 10 - 15 seconds. However, depending on local 
cellular/GPS conditions, making a connection could take up to three 
minutes. Be patient.  

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If the message: "unable to contact OnStar" is heard, try relocating vehicle 
to a more elevated or open area and repeat connection attempts. 
Depending on the local cellular/GPS traffic conditions, several connection 
attempts may be necessary (and are normal).  

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If the message: "OnStar request ended" is heard, the cellular connection 
was interrupted before the connection was completed. Wait for a short 
period of time before repeating connection attempt.  

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If you are still unable to connect, call OnStar(R) Customer Care at 1-888-
390-4050. The advisor will verify the customer's OnStar(R) account is 
active.  

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 94 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

1. Antenna base  

2. Antenna mast  

3. Gasket  

4. Antenna connection - Navigation (GPS) 

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Threaded  

5. Hex nut  

6. Antenna connection - Radio 

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Plug  

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Black  

7. Antenna connection - Telematics 

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Plug  

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Grey  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

Fig. 94: Exploded View Of GPS/Telematics Antenna 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

GPS/TELEMATICS ANTENNA, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

Removing 

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Unclip rear headliner trim and left/right C-pillar trim 

See PILLARS AND SIDE TRIMS and PILLARS AND SIDE TRIMS (CONVERTIBLE) . 

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Carefully lower headliner at rear slight in order to access antenna cables etc.  

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Unclip cable connections -arrows- from roof and separate connections. 

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: 

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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.  

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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 Radio, Telephone, Navigation, Trip Computer - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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