Maintenance Information Volkswagen Golf Mk2

VIN LOCATION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the code characters.

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN example below.

VIN Code ID Explanation. Scheme 2

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

Note. Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating conditions

Normal Service

1. Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
2. No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

1. Short Trips In Freezing Temperatures
2. Towing Or Heavily Loaded
3. Severe Dust Conditions
4. Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving
5. Extensive Idling

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".

Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in this manual reflect these changes.

Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist

1. Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface
2. Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
3. Oil Contamination
4. Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
5. Incorrect Tension Adjustment

Inspect timing belt at 20,000 mile intervals. Replace belt as necessary.

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SERVICE LABOR TIMES

Note. For 1990 and newer vehicles, labor times are provided, where available, within appropriate SERVICE INTERVAL table in SCHEDULED SERVICES article.

WHEEL & TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel and tire sizes vary according to vehicle and equipment and can be found on the tire information label on each vehicle. Wheel and tire specifications and tire inflation pressures are listed on a label found on the right door post for 2-door vehicles and the right rear door post on 4-door vehicles.

Note. Snow chains must be used on drive wheels, in pairs only.

WHEEL TIGHTENING

Tighten all wheel lugs to 80 ft. lbs. (110 N.m).

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

All models use BCI group 42 batteries with cold crank rating of 360 amps.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WITH ENGINE NOT RUNNING

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM)

Note. For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see AIR BAGS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

BASIC NEW CAR WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants that every vehicle imported and sold as a new vehicle to a retail customer will be free of defects in material and workmanship for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, after the date of delivery to the first retail customer, or after the vehicle was first placed in service.

LIMITED POWER TRAIN WARRANTY

Covers the engine, transmission and drivetrain for a period of 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

ANTI-CORROSION

Covers holes caused by corrosion in body sheet metal for 6 years, without respect to mileage, so long as the inspection and maintenance services are performed.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (ALL MODELS)

Manufacturer warrants that this vehicle is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with all U.S. and California Air Resources Board emission regulations applicable at the time of manufacture and that this vehicle is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with applicable regulations within the first 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (CALIFORNIA ONLY)

Vehicles are warranted against failure to conform with applicable standards for 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, under the Performance Warranty. The warranty covers defective emission-related parts for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

* PLEASE READ FIRST *

The fuse panel is located under the left side of the dash board by the driver's knee on the Jetta. On the Golf and GTI models the panel is located by the driver's right knee, under the dash panel.

Note. On all models, fuse specifications are listed on inside of panel cover.

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Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

1. 1 - 10 Amp Left Headlight Low Beam
2. 2 - 10 Amp Right Headlight Low Beam
3. 3 - 10 Amp Instrument & License Lights
4. 4 - 15 Amp Rear Window Wiper, Glove Box Light
5. 5 - 15 Amp Windshield Wiper/Washer
6. 6 - 30 Amp A/C, Fresh Air Fan
7. 7 - 10 Amp Right Taillight & Side Marker Light
8. 8 - 10 Amp Left Taillight & Side Marker Light
9. 9 - 20 Amp Rear Window Defogger, Mirror Heater
10. 10 - 15 Amp Fog Lights
11. 11 - 10 Amp Left Headlight High Beam & High Beam Indicator
12. 12 - 10 Amp Right Headlight High Beam
13. 13 - 10 Amp Horn, Radiator Cooling Fan
14. 14 - 15 Amp Backup Lights, Electric Mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Windshield Washer Jets
15. 15 - 10 Amp Engine Electronics
16. 16 - 15 Amp Power Sunroof
17. 17 - 10 Amp Emergency Flasher
18. 18 - 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Oxygen Sensor
19. 19 - 30 Amp A/C, Radiator Cooling Fan
20. 20 - 10 Amp Brakelights, Cruise Control
21. 21 - 15 Amp Dome/Luggage/Vanity Mirror Lights, Clock, Radio, Central Locking System, Multi-Function Indicator, Alarm System
22. 22 - 10 Amp Radio, Cigarette Lighter, Remote Luggage Compartment Release

Fuse Panel Id (1985-Jan. 1989 VIN 1G-KW400 000). Scheme 11

Fuse Block

Fuse block is located under left side of instrument panel. Fuses are arranged from left to right. Fuses and circuits protected are as follows

1. 1 - 30 Amp Radiator Fan
2. 2 - 10 Amp Stoplights
3. 3 - 15 Amp Cigarette Lighter, Clock, Interior Light, Central Locking System (Optional), Radio, Luggage Compartment Light
4. 4 - 15 Amp Hazard Flashers
5. 5 - 15 Amp Fuel Pump
6. 6 - Not Used
7. 7 - 10 Amp Left Parking, Side Marker & Tailights
8. 8 - 10 Amp Right Parking, Side Marker & Tailights
9. 9 - 10 Amp Right High Beam, High Beam Indicator
10. 10 - 10 Amp Left High Beam
11. 11 - 15 Amp Windshield Wiper/Washer
12. 12 - 15 Amp Heated Seats, Power Mirror (Optional), Rear Wiper/Washer (Optional)
13. 13 - 15 Amp Rear Window Defogger, Heated Rear View Mirror (Optional)
14. 14 - 20 Amp Fresh Air Fan, Glove Box Light
15. 15 - 10 Amp Back-Up Lights, Shift Console (Auto. Trans.)
16. 16 - 15 Amp Horn (Single)
17. 17 - Not Used
18. 18 - 15 Amp Coolant Level/Temp. Warning Light, Horn (Dual), Throttle Switch
19. 19 - 10 Amp Brake Warning Light, Turn Signals
20. 20 - 10 Amp License Plate Lights, Glove Box Light (2)
21. 21 - 10 Amp Left Low Beam
22. 22 - 10 Amp Right Low Beam

In-Line Fuses

2 in-line (30 Amp) fuses are located above fuse block. One protects Power Windows (Optional). One protects A/C System.

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1. 1 - 10 Amp Left Headlight Low Beam
2. 2 - 10 Amp Right Headlight Low Beam
3. 3 - 10 Amp Instrument & License Lights
4. 4 - 15 Amp Rear Window Wiper, Glove Box Light
5. 5 - 15 Amp Windshield Wiper/Washer
6. 6 - 20 Amp A/C, Fresh Air Fan (16-Valve)
7. 7 - 10 Amp Right Taillight & Side Marker Light
8. 8 - 10 Amp Left Taillight & Side Marker Light
9. 9 - 20 Amp Rear Window Defogger
10. 10 - 15 Amp Fog Lights (2.0 16-Valve Only)
11. 11 - 10 Amp Left Headlight High Beam & High Beam Indicator Light
12. 12 - 10 Amp Right Headlight High Beam
13. 13 - 10 Amp Horn, Radiator Cooling Fan (16-Valve)
14. 14 - 10 Amp Backup Lights, Washer Nozzle Heaters
15. 15 - 10 Amp 2.0 16-Valve Only: Engine Electronics, Stabilizer Valve, Cold Start Valve
16. 16 - 15 Amp Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Multi Function Indicator (16-Valve)
17. 17 - 10 Amp Emergency Flasher, Turn Signals
18. 18 - 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Oxygen Sensor
19. 19 - 30 Amp A/C, Radiator Cooling Fan
20. 20 - 10 Amp Brakelights, Cruise Control
21. 21 - 15 Amp Interior Lights, Digital Clock, 16 Valve: Luggage Compartment Light, Central Locking System, Multi-Function Indicator
22. 22 - 10 Amp Radio, Cigarette Lighter