Steering Column

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Steering Column


Steering Column Switches, Connector Assignments

Windshield wiper/washer and multi-function indicator (MFI) switches






A - Connector, 4 pin

1 - MFI call-up button - right
2 - MFI call-up button - left
3 - MFI call-up button - terminal 31(Ground)
4 - MFI safe switch - Reset
5 - Windshield wiper intermittent regulator - to intermittent wash/wipe relay
6 - Windshield wiper intermittent regulator - terminal 31 (Ground)

B - Connector, 8 pin

1 - Windshield wiper switch - terminal 53
2 - Windshield wiper switch - terminal 31
3 - Windshield wiper switch - terminal 53e
4 - Windshield wiper switch - terminal 53c
5 - Windshield wiper switch - rear window wiper
6 - Windshield wiper switch - terminal 53b
7 - Windshield wiper switch - intermittent operation
8 - Windshield wiper switch - terminal 53a

Turn signal, headlight, flasher and parking light switch






C - Connector, 12 pin

1 - Switch for headlights/flasher - terminal 30
2 - Switch for headlights/flasher - terminal 30
3 - Turn signal switch - terminal L
4 - Parking light switch - terminal P
5 - Turn signal switch - terminal 49a
6 - Horn contact - terminal 71
7 - Switch for headlights/flasher - terminal 56
8 - Switch for headlights/flasher - terminal 56b
9 - Parking light switch - terminal PL
10 - Parking light switch - terminal PR
11 - Turn signal switch - terminal R
12 - Switch for headlights/flasher - terminal 56a

Cruise control switch






D - Connector, 10 pin

1 - Open
2 - Switch for CCS - On / Off
3 - Switch for CCS - Set / delay
4 - Switch for CCS - Reset / Resume saved speed / Accelerate
5 - Switch for CCS - Reset / Resume saved speed / Accelerate
6 - Switch for CCS - On / Off
7 - Switch for CCS
8 - 10: Open
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