red single wire (Wiring harness remote start feature
overview, -3-).

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5

8

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4

Plug the unplugged starter relay -1- into the empty right-hand
relay socket on the additional relay housing.

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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

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black

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red/white

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violet/white

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
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Connection on the plug connectors for the BCM -J519Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -6 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/white wire into place in the brown
connector in chamber C34.
Press the terminal pin on the brown plug connector out of chamber C30.
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 violet/white wire
from remote start feature wiring harness.

Wire colour Connection on the plug connector for the steering column control unit -J526- Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -5 terminal pins 1.4.2
 Lock the terminal pin on the black wire into place in the connector in
black
chamber A14.
 Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A6.
red/black
 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 labeled with “steering column
control unit Pin A6“ in the connector in chamber A6.
 Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A1.
red/violet
 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, labeled with “steering column
control unit Pin A1“ in the connector in chamber A1.
 Screw the ring eye on the brown wire onto the steering column earthing point.
brown
Wire colour
black/violet

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Connection to the vehicle's rotary light switch
Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -2 terminal pins 1.4.3
Disconnect the plug connector on the vehicle's rotary light switch.
Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A4.
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 black/violet wire, labeled with “rotary light
switch Pin A4“ in the connector in chamber A4.

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1.9

Lay the remote start feature wiring harness in the vehicle's engine compartment and
connect it

Lay the wiring harness included in the kit from the vehicle's
relay housing through the rubber grommet -arrow- in the
bulkhead to the engine compartment.
 Lay the wiring harness to the engine control unit and attach it
to the existing cables and the vehicle's holders using cable ties.




Connect the wiring harness to the larger of the two plug
connectors on the engine control unit in accordance with the
corresponding table. Tick off each work step in the
"Completed" column of the table. Cross out tables which are
not required.
VWZ-0117

Note
Before plugging in additional terminal pins the blind plugs must be removed from the corresponding
chamber of the plug connector. Also unlock and isolate original terminal(s) if present in chamber K45, K23
or B23.
Applies to: Vehicles with 2.0l TDI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4 terminal pins 1.4.4
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
blue/red
the engine control unit in chamber K25.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
blue/green
on the engine control unit in chamber K26.
 Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
violet/white
on the engine control unit in chamber K44.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector on
red/black
the engine control unit in chamber K45.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector on
red/white
the engine control unit in chamber K88.
Applies to: Vehicles with 1.8l TSI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4 terminal pins 1.4.4
 Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
violet/white
on the engine control unit in chamber B62.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector on
red/white
the engine control unit in chamber B67.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector on
red/black
the engine control unit in chamber B68.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
blue/green
on the engine control unit in chamber B87.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
blue/red
the engine control unit in chamber B88.

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Applies to: Vehicles with 2.5l FSI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4 terminal pins 1.4.4
 Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
violet/white
on the engine control unit in chamber K20.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector on
red/black
the engine control unit in chamber K23.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector on
red/white
the engine control unit in chamber K74.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
blue/green
on the engine control unit in chamber K75.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
blue/red
the engine control unit in chamber K76.
Applies to: Vehicles with 3.6l FSI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
 Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4 terminal pins 1.4.4
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector
red/black
on the engine control unit in chamber B23.
 Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector
red/white
on the engine control unit in chamber B24.
 Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
violet/white
on the engine control unit in chamber B39.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
blue/green
on the engine control unit in chamber B52.
 Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
blue/red
the engine control unit in chamber B74.

1.10

Installing the contact switch -F266-

 Remove the vehicle's hood
 ELSA; repair group 55

lock.

Fit the contact switch included in the kit in the hood lock. Pull
the pin connector -1- for 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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1

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.
◆

1.11

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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1.12

W00-10343

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!
Secure the remote start feature wiring harness to existing wires or brackets to help prevent rattles.
 Replace all disassembled components in reverse order.
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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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