Service Training

Self-study Programme 340

The Passat 2006

Electrical System

Design and Function

 The Passat 2006 features further innovations in One example is the entry and start authorisation
the area of vehicle electrics and electronics. switch. For the first time, you do not have to turn
the ignition key to start the engine.
The developers have paid particular attention to
comfort in this car. This self-study programme should help you get to
know the electrical system in the Passat 2006
and become familiar with the new features.

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NEW Important
Note

The self-study programme shows the design and function For current testing, adjustment and repair instructions,
of new developments. refer to the relevant
The contents will not be updated. service literature.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Data Bus Systems

Control Units for Powertrain CAN Data Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control Units for Convenience CAN Data Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Units for Infotainment CAN Data Bus
Combi and Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sub-bus Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Onboard Power Supply

Electronics Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Relay Carriers and Fuse Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Onboard Power Supply Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Data Bus Diagnostic Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Control Unit with Display in Dash Panel Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Convenience System Central Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Immobilizer IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Start-Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Convenience and Safety Electronics

Corning Light System (Advanced Frontlighting System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Customisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Parking Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Test Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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 Introduction

Fuse Boxes and Relay Locations in the Onboard Power Supply

Locations
The Passat 2006 onboard power supply is
decentralised and is therefore similar to the
Golf 2004 system. The Passat also has a fuse box
on the right-hand side of the dash panel due to
the large number of electrical consumers.

The distribution of the fuse boxes and relays

among different locations allows fast and precise
fault diagnosis. Fuse box,
in right-hand side of
dash panel

Electronics box,
on left of engine compartment

Back-up fuse box,

on left of engine compartment

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Relay carrier,
on left under dash panel,
above onboard power supply
control unit

Relay carrier on onboard power

supply control unit,
on left under dash panel

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Fuse box,
on left in dash panel

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 Introduction

Networking Concept
Overview of networked control units
The data bus diagnostic interface J533 forms the
interface for communication among the
J428
following data bus systems:
T16

- Powertrain CAN data bus J788 J623 J583

- Convenience CAN data bus
- Infotainment CAN data bus
- Combi CAN data bus
- Diagnostics CAN data bus J745 J667

The following data bus systems are connected

downstream of a CAN data bus system as a J668
sub-bus system:

- LIN data bus J285

J533
- CAN data bus, electromechanical
parking brake J503 / R
- Sensor CAN data bus J345 J521
- Cornering lights CAN data bus
- Serial data bus
J412

J519

Powertrain J525
CAN data bus
Convenience
CAN data bus J255 J136
Infotainment J364
CAN data bus
Cornering lights
CAN data bus
Electromechanical parking brake
CAN data bus J738
J386 J388
LIN data bus

Sensor
CAN data bus J387 J389
Combi CAN
data bus
Diagnostics
CAN data bus
CAN data bus
cable
Communications line

LIN data bus

cable
Serial data bus
cable
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 E221 Operating unit in steering wheel
E415 Entry and start authorisation switch
G85 Steering angle sender
G273 Interior monitoring sensor
G384 Vehicle inclination sender
G397 Rain and light detector sensor
G419 J540 G419 ESP sensor unit
H12 Alarm horn
J104 ABS control unit
J217 J136 Seat and steering column adjustment
J492 J104
J743 control unit with memory
J217 Automatic gearbox control unit
J234 Airbag control unit
J255 Climatronic control unit
J587 J500 J285 Control unit with display in dash panel insert
J345 Trailer detector control unit
J364 Auxiliary heater control unit
J386 Driver door control unit
J234 J387 Front passenger door control unit
G85 J388 Rear left door control unit
J389 Rear right door control unit
J393 Convenience system central control unit
E221
J400 Wiper motor control unit
E415
J527
J412 Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit
J428 Adaptive cruise control unit
J446 J605 J446 Parking aid control unit
J492 Four-wheel drive control unit
J500 Power steering control unit
J503 Control unit with display for radio and
navigation
J400 J519 Onboard power supply control unit
J521 Front passenger seat position with memory
G397
control unit
J525 Digital sound package control unit
J604 J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J540 Electromechanical parking brake control unit
J583 NOx sensor control unit
J587 Selector lever sensors control unit
J604 Auxiliary air heater control unit
J605 Boot lid control unit
J623 Engine control unit
J667 Power output module for left headlight
J393 J668 Power output module for right headlight
J738 Telephone controls control unit
J743 Mechatronics for direct shift gearbox
G384 H12 J764 J745 Cornering light and headlight range control unit
J764 Electronic steering column lock control unit
G273 J788 Powertrain CAN bus isolation relay
R Radio
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T16 Diagnosis connection 16-pin connector

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 Data Bus Systems

Control Units for Powertrain CAN Data Bus

Control units and locations
The adjacent diagram shows the control units Headlight range control,
control unit J431,
that are involved in the powertrain CAN data
on right-hand side of
bus communication as well as their locations.
glove compartment

The data transfer speed is 500kbit/s. The transfer

occurs via the CAN high cable and the CAN low
cable. The CAN cables are twisted together for
secure data transfer.

The powertrain CAN data bus is not suitable for

use with a single cable – data transfer would not
be possible if one CAN cable fails.

ABS control unit J104,

on the bulkhead,
on right inside engine compartment

Due to new terminology for the names

of components, some terms may be Adaptive cruise control unit J428 *,
different to those used in other behind the brand badge
self-study programmes.

* To be used at a later point in time.

Engine control unit J623,
under the plenum chamber cover

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Selector lever sensors control unit J587,
under centre console at front
Airbag control unit,
under centre console at front

Four-wheel drive control unit J492 *,

on the Haldex coupling, in front of the rear axle

Steering column electronics control unit J527,

under the steering column switch

Data bus diagnostic interface J533,

on left under dash panel

Automatic gearbox control unit J217,

Power steering control unit J500, in front left wheel housing S340_004
on the steering rack near the
bulkhead

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 Data Bus Systems

Control Units for Convenience CAN Data Bus

Control units and locations Front passenger seat
position with memory
The adjacent diagram shows the control units J521,
that are involved in the convenience CAN data under passenger seat
bus communication as well as their locations.
The data transfer speed is 100 kbit/s. The transfer
occurs via the CAN high cable and the CAN low
cable. The CAN cables are twisted together for
secure data transfer.

The convenience CAN data bus is suitable for

use with a single cable – data transfer would still
be possible if one CAN cable fails.

Door control units J386, J387, J388, J389,

in the doors

Convenience system central control unit J393,

on right under dash panel

Climatronic control unit J255,

in middle of dash panel

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Parking aid control unit J446,
in the side section at rear right
Trailer detector control unit J345,
in the side section at rear left

Multifunction steering wheel control unit J453,

in the steering wheel

Steering column electronics control unit J527,

in the steering column

Seat and steering column adjustment control unit

with memory J136,
under driver’s seat
Onboard power supply control unit J519, S340_005
on relay carrier under the dash panel

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 Data Bus Systems

Control Units for Infotainment CAN Data Bus

Combi and Diagnosis
Control units and locations
The adjacent diagram shows the control units
that are involved in the infotainment and combi
CAN data bus communication as well as their
locations.

Infotainment CAN data bus

The data transfer speed is 100 kbit/s. The transfer

occurs via the CAN high cable and the CAN low
cable. The CAN cables are twisted together for
secure data transfer.

The infotainment CAN data bus is suitable for

use with a single cable – data transfer would still
be possible if one CAN cable fails.

Combi and diagnosis CAN data bus

CD changer R41,
The data transfer speed is 500 kbit/s. The in glove compartment
transfer occurs via the CAN high cable and the
CAN low cable. The CAN cables are twisted
together for
secure data transfer.

The combi and diagnosis CAN data bus systems

are not suitable for use with a single cable – data
transfer would not be possible
if one CAN cable fails.

Auxiliary heater control unit J364,

in right wheel housing

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Control unit with display for radio
and navigation J503,
in the dash panel

Mobile telephone operating electronics

control unit J412,
under passenger seat

Control unit with display in dash panel

insert J285

Digital sound package control unit J525,

under driver’s seat

Data bus diagnostic interface J533,

in footwell on driver’s side,
Diagnosis connector T16 near pedals
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on left under dash panel, driver’s side

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 Data Bus Systems

Sub-bus Systems
LIN data bus
The Local Interconnect Network is a local system
that transfers data via a single-wire connection
at a data transfer rate of 1 - 20 kbit/s.
The transfer rate is stored in the master control
unit software. The data exchange occurs
between a master control unit and up to 16 slave
control units. The communication between the
individual subscribers is initiated exclusively by
the master control unit that can also
communicate on the CAN data bus.

Control Units for LIN Data Bus

J393 G384 G273 H12

G397

J533

J400
J519

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Legend
G273 Interior monitoring sensor
G384 Vehicle inclination sender
G397 Rain and light sensor
H12 Alarm horn
J393 Convenience system central control unit
J400 Wiper motor control unit
J519 Onboard power supply control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

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Electromechanical CAN data bus

The data transfer speed of the electromechanical

parking brake CAN data bus is 500 kbit/s.
The transfer occurs via the CAN high cable and
the CAN low cable. The CAN cables are twisted
together for secure data transfer.

The powertrain CAN data bus is not suitable for

use with a single cable – data transfer would not
be possible if one CAN cable fails.

Control units for electromechanical parking brake CAN data bus

J104

J533 J540

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Legend
J104 ABS control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface Additional CAN data bus systems are
J540 Control unit for electromechanical necessary due to the high
parking brake requirements (data rate and quantity).

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 Data Bus Systems

Cornering Lights (Advanced Frontlighting System) CAN Data Bus

The data transfer speed of the cornering light
CAN data bus is 500 kbit/s. The transfer occurs
via the CAN high cable and the CAN low cable.
The CAN cables are twisted together for secure
data transfer.

The cornering light CAN data bus is not suitable

for use with a single cable – data transfer would
not be possible if one CAN cable fails.

Control units for cornering light CAN data bus

J668
J745

J533

J667

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Legend
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J667 Power output module for left headlight
J668 Power output module for right headlight
J745 Cornering light and headlight
range control unit

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Sensor CAN data bus
The data transfer for the sensor CAN data bus is the same as the cornering light CAN data bus and
transfers the data between the engine control unit and the NOx sensor control unit.

J583 J623

J533

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Legend
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J583 NOx sensor control unit
J623 Engine control unit

Serial data bus

The serial data bus transfers the data via a single-wire connection at 9800 kbit/s between the electronic
steering column lock control unit and the convenience system central control unit. Using the serial data
bus system increases theft protection compared with use of the LIN data bus system.

J393

J533

J764

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Legend
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J393 Convenience system central control unit
J764 Electronic steering column lock control unit

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 Onboard Power Supply

Electronics Box
Location
The electronics box is mounted at the front right
in the engine compartment.

Description

All fuses and relays for protection and control of

the electrical components in the engine
compartment are accommodated in the
electronics box.

There is therefore no cable running into the

interior and back.

Troubleshooting is made easier, the protection is

configured better to the consumer and multiple
assignment of fuses is avoided to a great extent.

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Please refer to the ELSA electronic service information system for the current assignment
with fuses and relays in the electronics box.

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Electronics Box

The electronics box also contains the following

relay in addition to the fuses for the components
in the engine compartment:

- Voltage supply relay

terminal 30 J317

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Back-up fuse box

The back-up fuse box contains the fuses for

- the alternator,
- the electromechanical power steering,
- the radiator fan,
- the ABS control unit.

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