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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONPOWER DISTRIBUTION RELAYLOCATIONSLOAD REDUCTION RELAY
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Load Reduction Relay
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Load Reduction Relay
RELAY LOCATIONS
Relay Panel & Thirteenfold Auxiliary Relay Panel:
Relay location on the thirteen position auxiliary relay panel, above relay panel:
1 - Auxiliary Emergency Flasher Relay (404)
2 - Relay for Motor Remote Unlock Rear Lid (79)
3 - Starting Interlock Relay (53) (185) (465)
4 - Fog Light Relay (53)
5 - Control Module for Multi-function Steering Wheel (450)
6 - Control Module for Multi-function Steering Wheel (450)
7 - Daytime Running Lights Change-over Relay (173), from April 1999
8 - Daytime Running Lights Change-over Relay (173), through March 1999
9 - Dual Horn Auxiliary Relay (53)
10 - Glow Plug Relay (180)
10 - Warning Lamp Auxiliary Relay (200)
11 - Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Relay (175)
12 - Power Supply (Terminal 30, B+) Relay (109)
Relay Panel:
1 - Dual Horn Relay (53)
2 - Load Reduction Relay (18) (100)
4 - Fuel Pump (FP) Relay (409)
V - Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (192) (377) (389)
VI - Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (192) (377) (389)
NOTE Number in parentheses ( ) indicates production control number stamped on relay housing.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.