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Removing and installing electronic ignition lock D9 — VW

Removing and installing electronic ignition lock D9 on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Removing and installing
electronic ignition lock
D9
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Pliers
VAS 6339
Note
Additional information:
Operating instructions
,
Self-study programme
No.
488
The Passat 2011
.
The ignition and starter switch of the Passat is now known as the
electronic ignition lock
D9
.
The ignition key does not have a key bit as the vehicle is started via a pushing motion not with a turning motion. The various terminal voltages (term. S, term. 15) and the starting process with the ignition key are switched on when the ignition key in the
electronic ignition lock
D9
is pushed. The following switch positions are possible via pushing the start button:
P0 - off (pre-detent)
P1 - S contact on
P2 - terminal 15 on
P3 - terminal 15 drive (after the starting process, the ignition key automatically springs back to this position)
P4 - terminal 50 on
All faults concerning the
electronic ignition lock
D9
are output via the
convenience system central control unit
J393
.
The
electronic ignition lock
D9
is a single component and can be renewed only as a complete unit.
The
electric ignition lock
D9
includes the following components (depending on optional equipment):
Immobiliser reader unit
D1
Button illumination bulb
L76
Ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid
N376
(vehicles with automatic gearbox only)
Entry and start authorisation switch
E415
(only vehicles with entry and start authorisation system)
All functions concerning the entry and start authorisation are controlled via the
convenience system central control unit
J393
Chapter
.
Note
If
electronic ignition lock
D9
is renewed, no coding, basic setting or adaption are necessary.
The following components (depending on equipment) are integrated into the electronic ignition lock:
Immobiliser reader unit
D1
Button illumination bulb
L76
Ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid
N376
(vehicles with automatic gearbox only)
Removing:
Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
Remove dash panel end trim on driver side
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
68
Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side
.
Press cover
3
of trim
1
downwards to gain access to the fasteners of the trim
1
.
Press fasteners of trim
1
outwards through recesses on both sides
2
using
pliers
VAS 6339
.
Remove trim.
Remove bolt
1
.
Remove
electronic ignition lock
D9
2
in
direction of arrow
from dash panel end trim on driver side
1
.
Release catches
arrow
on both sides.
Installing:
Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.
Note
Ensure fasteners of electronic ignition lock have locked correctly into trim on driver side when installing.
Checking electronic ignition lock
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.