Data Link Connector: Description and Operation

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Description and Operation
Resistor For Controling Electronic Interference

NOTE: Vehicles with automatic transmission only.

Jetta from VM 049 899
Golf from VM 048 289

Controls electronic interference between control modules through Data Link Connector (DLC) circuit.





A Connector (Black)
B Connector (red or white)
1 Adaptor housing for TV connectors
2 Data Link Connector (DLC) junction box (T44)
3 Fuse/relay panel
4 Resistor

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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