Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-

General Information

If the vehicle has "Keyless Access" keyless locking and starting system, the steering column does not lock mechanically via the lock cylinder, but rather it locks electrically (Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-).

WARNING

Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:

The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe.

If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.

• Remove the battery ground cable.
• Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.

If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.

Caution

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:

• Connecting the battery
• Turning on the ignition
• Turning the steering gear.
• Turning the steering column.

These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.

Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, Removing and Installing

Caution

Follow the procedure in the Repair Manual when disconnecting and connecting the battery.

WARNING

Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:

The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe.

If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.

• Remove the battery ground cable.
• Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.

If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.

Caution

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:

• Connecting the battery
• Turning on the ignition
• Turning the steering gear.
• Turning the steering column.

These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.

Note

• Code the new Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- after installing.
• The Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- and the steering column switch mount are removed and installed together.

Removing

• Disconnect the battery.
• Remove the steering column switch mount.

Installing

• Install together with the steering column switch mount.

Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, Coding

The "access/start authorization" system must be coded after the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is replaced.

• Code the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.