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Assembly Instructions

Installation of original remote start feature accessory,
Volkswagen Passat
Supplied in the kit:
◆ 1 x Wiring harness remote start feature1)
◆ 1 x Start relay
◆ 2 x Plug connectors (4B0 972 623)
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1 x Fixing material
1 x Installation instructions

see also wiring harness remote start feature overview on page 2

Special tools, test and measuring equipment, and other components required:
◆ Torx driver bits (set)
◆ -VAS 1978- wiring harness repair set
◆ Flat-headed screwdriver
◆ Vehicle diagnosis, measurement and information
system
◆ Side cutters
Accessories:
(not included in the kit, if necessary order separately by using the vehicle's spare parts catalogue and the customer‘s VIN)
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Vehicle key with remote start feature with 4 buttons plus panic button
BCM -J519- 2)
Contact switch -F266- 3)

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BCM high+ is required (for example all vehicles with factory-fitted fog lights and PR no. 8WH). If necessary check with vehicle
diagnostics, measurement and information system

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only if not present in the vehicle (see also “Installing the contact switch -F266-” on page 5)

Procedure:
WARNING
Improper installation procedures can cause serious personal injury.
● Installation should be performed only by a qualified technician.
● Read all instructions thoroughly before starting.
● Observe all safety precautions when working under a vehicle.
● Beware of sharp edges to help prevent cuts.
● Always wear safety glasses to help protect eyes.
● Always wear protective gear as gloves and use caution when using hand tools.

WARNING
Using unsuitable or damaged sockets and connecting cables and disregarding accepted safety
practices may cause short circuits, accidents, and serious or fatal personal injury.
● Never use damaged sockets and connecting cables. Check connectors and cables for damage
before use.
● Never allow connectors to come into contact with moisture, water and other fluids.

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Note
The remote start feature can only be retrofitted on vehicles with an automatic transmission.
The installation of the original retrofitting remote start feature must be carried out by a competent
workshop. Special tools and the accompanying literature specific to the car are required for proper
installation and function. Incorrect installation may damage the vehicle.
Secure the wires so that they cannot come into contact with any rotating or other moving parts and so
that they cannot chafe against any sharp metal or plastic edges.
All rights to make technical changes without notice are reserved.

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Wiring harness remote start feature overview

1 - Start relay
◆ Installation under the vehicle's BCM
2 - Multi-wire cable to steering column control unit -J527or electronic steering column lock control unit -J764◆ Single wire red/violet, 0.5 mm² with terminal pin
◆ Single wire black, 0.5 mm² with terminal pin
◆ Single wire red/black, 0.35 mm² with terminal pin
◆ Single wire brown, 0.5 mm² with ring eye
3 - Multi-wire cable to on-board power control unit
◆ Single wire black, 0.35 mm² with terminal pin
◆ Single wire red/blue, 0.35 mm² with terminal pin
◆ Single wire red/black, 0.35 mm² with terminal pin

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Installation overview

1 - Steering column control unit -J527or electronic steering column lock control unit -J764◆ installed underneath the steering column
2 - BCM -J519◆ mounted on the relay and fuse box holder

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1.3

Supplied plug connectors

1 - 4B0 972 623
◆ 2pc supplied in the kit
2 - 8E0 972 763
◆ part of the wiring harness remote start feature

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1.4

Overview of terminal pins on plug connectors

1.4.1

BCM -J519-:

Note
The three plug connectors on the BCM are different colours and
have different mechanical encodings -arrow-. The numbering on
the plug connectors is identical.

52

42

28

25

29
12

41
24

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VWZ-0052

1.4.2 Steering column control unit -J527or electronic steering column lock control unit -J764-:
9

16

1

8
VWZ-0055

1.5

Preparatory work

 Disconnect battery.
 ELSA; repair group

27

 Disconnect the left dashboard
 ELSA; repair group 97

1.6
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relay housing.

Adapt the vehicle wiring harness

Adapt the vehicle wiring harness as shown on the table and tick off every work step in the "Completed"
column of the table.

Component
BCM -J519terminal pins 1.4.1

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Adaptation step
Press the terminal pin on the brown plug connector out of
chamber C31 and insulate it.
Press the terminal pin on the brown plug connector out of
chamber C14 and insulate it.
Press the terminal pin on the white plug connector out of
chamber B29 and insulate it only if located in the vehicle).
Press the terminal pin on the white plug connector out of
chamber B28 and push it into the black plug connector in
chamber A3 until it locks in place.

Completed

Applies to: Vehicles without keyless access:
Component
Adaptation step
Completed
Steering column control  Press the terminal pin out of chamber A14 and push it into
unit -J527chamber A7 until it locks in place. If in chamber A7 a terminal
terminal pins 1.4.2
pin is located, just isolate the terminal pin out of chamber A14.
Applies to: Vehicles with keyless access:
Component
Adaptation step
Completed
Electronic steering column  Press the terminal pin out of chamber A8 and insulate it only
lock control unit -J764if located in the vehicle).
terminal pins 1.4.2

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1.7

Additional relay housing

Note
The illustration shows the BCM in the left footwell from below.
 Click the relay in the bracket underneath the BCM.

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1.8
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Connect the remote start feature wiring harness in the vehicle interior

Connect the remote start feature wiring harness from the kit in the interior of the vehicle in accordance
with the tables and tick off every work step in the "Completed" column of the table.
WARNING

Never unplug the connector on the airbag control unit or connect parts of the wiring harness to wires
leading to the airbag control unit.

Wire colour

red/blue
black
red/black

Connection on the plug connectors for the BCM -J519Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -3 terminal pins 1.4.1
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/blue wire into place in the white connector
in chamber B14.
 Lock the terminal pin on the black wire into place in the brown connector in
chamber C31.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the white connector
in chamber B13.

Applies to: Vehicles without keyless access:
Wire colour Connection on the plug connector for the steering column control unit -J527- Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -2 terminal pins 1.4.2
 Lock the terminal pin on the black wire into place in the connector in
black
chamber A14.
red/black
 Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A6.
 Push this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector  1.3 -1-.
 Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the black wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
 Push the terminal pin from the red/black wire in the connector in chamber A6.
red/violet
 Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A1.
 Push this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector  1.3 -1-.
 Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the red wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
 Push the terminal pin from the red/violet wire in the connector in chamber A1.
brown
 Screw the ring eye on the brown wire onto the steering column earthing point.

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Applies to: Vehicles with keyless access:
Wire colour Connection on the plug connector for the electronic steering column lock Completed
control unit -J764 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -2 terminal pins 1.4.2
black
 Lock the terminal pin on the black wire into place in the connector in
chamber A8.
red/black
 Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A12.
 Push this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector  1.3 -1-.
 Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the black wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
 Push the terminal pin from the red/black wire in the connector in chamber A12.
red/violet
 Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A2.
 Push this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector  1.3 -1-.
 Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the red wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
 Push the terminal pin from the red/violet wire in the connector in chamber A2.
brown
 Screw the ring eye on the brown wire onto the steering column earthing point.

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Installing the contact switch -F266Note

Retrofitting only if contact switch -F266- is not present in the
vehicle.
 Remove the vehicle's hood lock.
 ELSA; repair group 55
 Fit the contact switch in the hood lock. Pull the pin connector -1for the contact switch through the installation bay for the hood
lock.
 ELSA; repair group 55
 Lay the wires for the contact switch parallel to the control wire
or the hood lock.

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Note
◆ The anti-theft warning system connection to the vehicle wiring
VOT-1840
harness is located in the engine compartment on the cooler
intake near the left headlight.
◆ The connections for the anti-theft warning system are
protected against moisture by adhesive tape.
 Connect the pin connector -1- to the anti-theft warning system connection.
 Secure the wire for the contact switch to the existing holders or vehicle wiring using the cable ties supplied.

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1.10

Coding the remote start feature

 Connect the battery
 ELSA; repair group 27

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Note
After connecting the battery, ensure that the vehicle accessories (radio, clock, electrical windows) are
checked in accordance with the workshop manual.
After fitting is completed, the ESP light may light up. In this case, basic setting of the steering angle
sensor -G85- must be carried out.

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Connect a vehicle diagnostics, measurement and information
system -VAS 505X- to the vehicle.
VAS 5051 B
 Electrical system, repair group 97; wiring, vehicle diagnostics,
measurement and information systems; connecting a vehicle
diagnostics, measurement and information system -505X-.
 Select the operating mode "Guided Troubleshooting" and then
the respective vehicle within the vehicle diagnostics,
measurement and information system -VAS 505X-.
 After querying the control units, select the "Functions/
component selection" via the button "Jump" and then
sequentially the following menu options:
◆ Software version management
◆ Adapting Software
◆ Perform conversion / retrofit
 Enter the 5 character action code "3740D".
The online connection is created after code entry and the software update carried out.
 Quit the "Guided Troubleshooting" using "Go to".
All error memory entries are deleted.

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Concluding work and checking the remote start feature

 Teach in all of the new vehicle keys.
 Vehicle electronics; Electrical system;

repair group 96; lights, lamps, switches - internal; anti-theft
protection; immobilizer; ignition key; ignition key adaptation
 Separate the connection to the vehicle diagnostics, measurement and information system -VAS 505X-.
The prerequisite conditions for all of the following work steps described in the "Remote start feature"
chapter of the vehicle manual must be complied with!
 Perform a function and safety check on the "Remote start features":
◆ Check that the engine starts with the vehicle key in the ignition switch.
◆ Lock the vehicle from the outside by pressing the  button on the vehicle key.
◆ Start the engine with the buttons on the vehicle key as follows: Press the  button once and then press
the  button twice within 3 seconds.
◆ Check whether the engine can be switched off by pressing the  button on the vehicle key.
◆ Lock the vehicle from the outside again by pressing the  button on the vehicle key.
◆ Start the engine with the buttons on the vehicle key again: Press the  button once and then press the
 button twice within 3 seconds.
◆ Check whether the engine can be switched off by pressing the button on the vehicle key.
◆ Briefly start the engine using the vehicle key in the ignition switch and switch it off again. Then leave
the vehicle key in the ignition switch. Check whether the engine can be started as described above by
pressing the  and  buttons on the vehicle key. This should not be possible if the vehicle key is in
the ignition switch!
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Secure the remote start feature wiring harness to existing wires or brackets to help prevent rattles.
 Replace all disassembled components in reverse order.
When handing over the vehicle, please refer the customer to the "Remote start feature" chapter in
the vehicle manual and provide them with these installation instructions.

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Original retrofitting remote start feature, 10.2014