General Information

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Audi S4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and equipment

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

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VAS 1978 wiring harness repair kit

NOTE: Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors must only be performed using the VAS 1978 wiring harness repair kit.

Fig 2: Opened Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978

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Detailed instructions on how to use VAS 1978 are supplied with the repair kit.

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