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1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Transmission Control Unit Replacement

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  1. 1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Transmission Control Unit Replacement, Plastic Rain Tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws.

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    • Remove the rubber gasket from the rain tray.

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    • Lift the tray upwards and away from the vehicle.

  4. 1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Transmission Control Unit Replacement, Front Windshield Wipers: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the cap from the windshield wiper.

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    • Use a socket wrench to release the passenger-side windshield wiper locking nut.

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    • Gently lift up the passenger-side windshield wiper.

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    • Remove the driver-side windshield wiper in the same fashion.

    My windshield wipers were stuck on like they were welded. I removed them with channel lock pliers. I put the top jaw of the pliers and placed it under the wiper and the bottom claw of the pliers and put it on the mounting bolt. squeezed as hard as I could and Pop! It came loose.

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  8. 1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Transmission Control Unit Replacement, Automatic Transmission Control Unit: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Transmission Control Unit Replacement, Automatic Transmission Control Unit: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift up the plastic cover.

    There is a lip on the back side of the cowling. I placed a flat pry bar underneath the cowling from the engine compartment towards the windshield and used the flat lip of the firewall top edge to pry the cowling straight up; not forward or backward but straight up. Mine was stuck with years of debris that turned to a natural glue!

    Nils Stansen - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

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    • Use an offset Phillips screwdriver to remove a screw in the back of the automatic control unit cover.

    • In a pinch, you can make this tool with a phillips driver bit and end wrench.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the front two screws.

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    • Gently unplug and lift out the automatic transmission control unit.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Does the new TCU need to be programmed in any way?? Or is it just plug and play.

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does it need to be programmed mine needs replacement my gears are not shifting

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got a question if your display light is dim what could be the problem

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