Removing and installing magnetic field sender for compass G197 — VW
Removing and installing magnetic field sender for compass G197 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
magnetic field sender for compass
G197
The compass system comprises:
the display unit in the dash panel insert
arrow
.
the
magnetic field sender for compass
G197
in the luggage compartment, rear right
Note
If a
radio/radio navigation system
RX1
is fitted, no
magnetic field sender for compass
G197
is provided.
The compass display shows the current orientation of the vehicle. Eight different directions can be displayed. Directions are represented by up to two letters (N = North, NW = Northwest).
Note
When dealing with complaints it is absolutely necessary to know the functions of and how to operate the compass system.
Additional information can be found in the
Operating manual
and
Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
.
In the event of repair work or fault finding, use
vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
VAS 5051B
or
vehicle diagnosis and service information system
VAS 5052 A
.
After the battery has been connected, check the operation of electrical equipment (clock, convenience electronics and so on) according to the workshop manual
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
and/or to the
Operating manual
.
The use of magnetic-base aerials on the rear lid may lead to a malfunction in the compass module due to the magnetic impact and permanent magnetisation. If confronted with complaints about inaccurate or incorrect directional indication of the compass, ask the customer if a magnetic-base aerial has been used before carrying out any repair work.
Removing
The
magnetic field sender for compass
G197
is located in the rear of the luggage compartment on the right.
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Remove luggage compartment side trim
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Trims; Removing and installing right luggage compartment side trim
.
Release
magnetic field sender for compass
G197
from fasteners and remove it.
Release and separate connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Recalibrate compass system
Operating manual
.
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