Wiring harness and connectors, repairing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Wiring Harness Repair Kit V.A.S 1978

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NOTE:

Repairs on wiring harnesses and connectors must only be performed using Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978.

Fig 2: Opened Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978

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Detailed instructions on how to use Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978 are supplied with the repair kit.

The manual also explains how to repair open circuits and faulty connectors.

With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .