Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533 — VW
Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533 on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Removing and installing
data bus diagnostic interface
J533
Removing (LHD vehicles):
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Installing (LHD vehicles):
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Removing (RHD vehicles):
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Installing (RHD vehicles):
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Renewing data bus diagnostic interface:
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Coding data bus diagnostic interface:
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Checking bus activity:
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Note
Additional information:
Self-study programme
No.
488
The Passat 2011
Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
Operating manual
General description:
The
data bus diagnostic interface
J533
(gateway) is a separate control unit and is located next to pedal bracket in footwell on driver side. On RHD vehicles, it is located behind the glove compartment on front passenger side. It is responsible for the following in the vehicle:
Data exchange between
“powertrain CAN data bus”
,
“convenience CAN data bus”
and
“infotainment CAN data bus”
Conversion of diagnostic data from CAN data bus to K lead and visa versa, so that data can be used by
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Note
If the
data bus diagnostic interface
J533
is to be replaced, it is essential that the procedure for replacing the
“data bus diagnostic interface -J533”
is carried out, so that the codes stored in the unit can be read
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.
Fault detection and fault display:
Vehicle diagnostic tester
Removing (LHD vehicles):
Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
Remove cover in footwell on driver side
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
68
Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side
.
Remove left footwell vent
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
Rep. gr.
87
Air duct; Removing and installing front vent
.
Release connector
1
and disconnect.
Press securing pins
3
together
arrows
and pull out of securing holes.
Remove
data bus diagnostic interface
J533
2
from vehicle.
Installing (LHD vehicles):
Install in reverse order of removal.
Removing (RHD vehicles):
Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
Disengage ignition key in position 0 (locked).
Remove glove compartment
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
68
Removing and installing glove compartment
.
Remove right footwell vent
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
Rep. gr.
87
Air duct; Removing and installing front vents
.
Release connector
1
and disconnect.
Press securing pins
3
together
arrows
and pull out of securing holes.
Remove
data bus diagnostic interface
J533
2
from vehicle.
Installing (RHD vehicles):
Install in reverse order of removal.
Renewing data bus diagnostic interface
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Coding data bus diagnostic interface
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Checking bus activity
Using this test it is possible to check to see if the individual drive busses (powertrain, convenience and infotainment) have changed to the sleep mode.
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
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