VW Golf TDi Mk4 - Convenience unit

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Fri 26 Apr 2013 17:47
VW Golf TDi Mk4 - Convenience unit - mark95

I have no working electric windows, the fuses are all okay.

I have been told that the "convenience unit" has blown , i believe that its attatched to the vehicle's ecu.

Does it just plug in, do i have to have the ECU reprogrammed after it's been replaced?

Do i need to remove all of the dashboard in order to get to it?

Many thanks

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Fri 26 Apr 2013 18:37
VW Golf TDi Mk4 - Convenience unit - elekie&a/c doctor

The convenience unit is located behind the cabin fusebox.It is attached to a bracket by 2 screws.Access is from under the dash,drivers side.It is not coded or programmed.Do the interior/roof lights work?

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Sat 27 Apr 2013 17:49
VW Golf TDi Mk4 - Convenience unit - mark95

The convenience unit is located behind the cabin fusebox.It is attached to a bracket by 2 screws.Access is from under the dash,drivers side.It is not coded or programmed.Do the interior/roof lights work?

No they don't either, and thanks

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Sat 27 Apr 2013 19:39
VW Golf TDi Mk4 - Convenience unit - elekie&a/c doctor

I would re-check the fuses before changing the control unit.You may have to remove the fuses one by one to check them properly.hth

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Tue 30 Apr 2013 11:00
VW Golf TDi Mk4 - Convenience unit - mark95

Thanks for all your advice. I dont know if it's relevant. But although the car is right hand drive it originated from Holland.

Will the unit still be where you said?

Mark

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