Service.

Self-Study Programme 265

Vehicle electrics in
Polo Model Year 2002

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The range of electrical systems in new vehicles is expanding increasingly as a result of

the ever more effective safety systems and enhanced convenience systems.
The vehicle electrics in the Polo Model Year 2002 have been reorganised with the aim
of retaining a clear arrangement within the comprehensive onboard power supply.
A major role in this connection is played by a onboard power supply control unit.
It monitors the capacity utilisation of the onboard power supply and performs functions
which, until now, were executed by separate relays and control units.
Moreover, the databus diagnostic interface, which permits data transfer between different CAN databus systems, is also integrated in the onboard power supply control unit.

NEW

The Self-Study Programme describes the

design and function of new developments!
The contents are not updated.

Please always refer to the relevant service

literature for up-to-date inspection, adjustment
and repair instructions.

Important
Note

At a glance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Onboard power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Onboard power supply control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Function diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CAN databus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Databus diagnostic interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Convenience and safety electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Self-diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Test your knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Introduction
The vehicle electrics of the Polo Model Year
2002 have been redesigned in terms of its
concept and its structure.
The onboard power supply control unit plays a
central role in this connection. It performs a wide
range of new check, monitoring and relay
functions.

Overview of control units in the Polo

Radio or
Radio-navigation system

The other control units are located decentralized

within the vehicle.
In the pages which follow you will be able to
familiarize yourself with the following subjects
of the electrical system of the Polo Model Year
2002:
Design of onboard power supply
Tasks and functions of onboard power supply
control unit
Design of CAN databus system

ABS control unit

Tasks of databus diagnostic interface

Presentation of convenience and safety electronics
Design and functions of the dash panel insert
Lighting concept

Climatic/CLIMAtronic
control unit

Airbag control unit

Power steering
control unit

Door control unit

passenger side

Sliding roof adjustment

control unit

Rear right
door control unit

Control unit with display unit

in dash panel insert

Rear left
door control unit

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Door control unit

driver side

Onboard power
supply control unit
with gateway

Engine control unit

Automatic gearbox
control unit

Convenience system
central control unit

Onboard power supply

Onboard power supply
The onboard power supply is a decentralized
design. The most important stations are:
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Coupling stations in
A-pillar and B-pillar

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Compact connector

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Fuse holder
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Main fuse carrier

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Voltage distributor

5
10

2
6

11

7
12

Relay carrier

4
8

13

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9
14

15

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Onboard power
supply control unit

Main fuse carrier

The main fuse carrier is located on battery cover.
The number of fuses always depends on the
equipment fitted to the particular model.
The main fuse carrier houses up to 6 strip fuses
and 10 plug-in fuses.
A voltage cable provides the connection to the
battery (positive). The fuses protect the individual
power circuits immediately downstream of the
battery from overloads.
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Voltage distributor
The voltage distributor is located on the driver
side behind the dash panel cover.
The voltage distributor is responsible for distributing the current of terminal +30 from the main
fuse carrier on the battery to the individual electrical components.

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Onboard power supply

Mini-fuse

Fuse holder
The fuse holder is located behind the cover in the
left side of the dash panel.
There are two types of fuses for protecting the
power circuits:
Mini-fuses up to 15 A
Little fuses more than 15 A
This combination offers the following advantages:
greater number of fuses within the same
space
greater number of individually protected circuits
These fuses are identified in the current flow
diagram with the abbreviated designation SB.

Position

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Relay

Not assigned

Motronic power supply relay

Glow plug relay

The relay carrier is located on the driver side

behind the dash panel cover.

Fuel pump relay

(diesel engines)

Compared to the design consisting of mini electrical centre and additional relay carrier, the
relay carrier of the Polo is a single component
with standardized design for accommodating the
relays.

Entry warning light relay

Headlight washer system relay

Starter lockout relay

Low heating capacity relay

High heating capacity relay

10

Simos control unit

power supply relay

11

Relief relay for X contact

12

Fuel supply relay

13

Fuel pump relay

(petrol engines)

14

Fuse carrier for electric auxiliary heater

15

Diesel direct injection system relay

Relay carrier

1
5
10

2
6

11

3
7

12

4
8

13

9
14

15
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Little fuse

Coupling stations
The purpose of the coupling stations is to link the
electrical components in the doors to the rest of
the onboard power supply.
The coupling stations permit:
easy access
separation of the wiring looms to the doors
simplified fault finding

A-pillar coupling station:

It is located close to the top door hinge at the
A-pillar.
This coupling station combines the plug connections to the following electrical components in the
doors:

loudspeaker
exterior mirror
lock unit
warning light

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B-pillar coupling station:

It is located close to the top door hinge of the
rear door at the B-pillar.
This coupling station combines the plug connections to the following electrical components in the
doors:
loudspeaker
lock unit

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Onboard power supply

Compact connector
The compact connector links the part of the
onboard power supply in the engine compartment to the part of the onboard power supply in
the interior.
The onboard power supply is designed in such a
way that all the cables of the components or the
two wiring looms (engine compartment, interior)
merge in their individual connectors of the
modules on the relevant side of the compact
connector.

Bulkhead

The connection is created by means of the individual connectors of the modules, irrespective of
the equipment or version variants.
The connector provides a straightforward means
of separating the onboard power supply at this
point.
This greatly facilitates test operations as well as
removal and installation work.

Coupling stations
Roof module

Middle part of dash panel

Coupling connector

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Battery

Coupling connector

Compact connector

Coupling station
Fuse carrier

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Design of the compact connector

The compact connector is located in the left of
the bulkhead, behind the wiper linkage.
It is accessible from the engine compartment as
well as from the interior.

Compact connector

View from engine compartment

Partition wall connector

Securing screws

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View from interior

Compact connector

Lock for
single connectors
Single connector

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Onboard power supply

The compact connector is subdivided into
various modules. The connections are created by
means of mechanically coded connectors of different colours for the individual modules.
Compact connector
View from engine
compartment

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Connector assignment
Module

12

Responsible for

Module

Responsible for

ABS, ESP

Not assigned

Gearbox, engine, K wire,

clutch pedal switch

Additional heater, accelerator pedal

position sender, brake pedal switch

Engine power supply

Engine, dash panel insert

Light, cruise control system,

drivetrain CAN databus

AC, radiator fan control

Anti-theft alarm system

ABS, ESP

Battery +30

Diesel glow plug system

Dash panel insert

Windscreen wash and wipe system

Onboard power supply control unit

Onboard power supply control unit
J519

Connector mount

Within the vehicle onboard power supply, the

control unit plays a central role. It has functions
which were previously performed by separate
relays and control units.
The onboard power supply control unit performs
the following functions:

Load management
Interior light control
Fuel pump feed control
Windscreen wash and wipe control,
intermittent and rain sensor mode
Exterior mirror and rear window heater
Rear seat backrest monitoring
Turn signal and hazard warning light control
Horn control
Cruise control system (supplying signals over
drivetrain CAN databus)
Remote release of boot lid/tailgate
Instrument and switch lighting
Maintaining operation of sliding roof
and power windows

Additional functions on models fitted with automatic gearbox:

Actuation of selector lever lock solenoid
Starter lockout
Actuation of reversing lights

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Connector mount

Depending on the level of equipment, functions

of differing extent are integrated in the control
unit. Consequently, there are also variations in
the positioning of the connector mounts.

Implementation of the onboard power supply

control unit has made it possible to cut vehicle
weight by reducing the extent of wiring and plug
connections as well as a number of relays and
control units.

Fitting location
The onboard power supply control unit is positioned on the driver side behind the dash panel
cover.

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Onboard power supply control unit

Load management
The wide range of convenience functions and
electrically heated components such as seat heater, rear window heater, exterior mirror heaters
and electric auxiliary heater (heating element for
auxiliary heater Z35) can result in an overload of
the alternator when driving and thus in a drain
on the battery.
This is particularly the case when driving extremely short distances and in winter as well as
stop- and go journeys and vehicles with a high
level of equipment.

The load management of the onboard power

supply control unit regularly monitors the battery
voltage, while taking into account the power
demand of short-term consumers.
If it detects a voltage deficit in the onboard
power supply, the control unit initiates measures
to maintain vehicle operation and to ensure that
the vehicle can be restarted.

Electrical circuit
G

A
C
J...
J131
J132
J255
J301
J519
J533
Z1
Z4
Z5
Z6
Z7
Z8
Z9

Battery
Alternator
Engine control unit
Heated driver seat control unit
Heated passenger seat
control unit
CLIMAtronic control unit
AC control unit
Onboard power supply control unit
Databus diagnostic interface
Heated rear window
Heated exterior mirror,
driver side
Heated exterior mirror,
passenger side
Heated driver seat
Heated driver backrest
Heated passenger seat
Heated passenger backrest

J ...

J533

J255/
J301

J519

J132

J131
Z1

Z4

Z5

Z6

Z7

Z8

Z9

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Idling speed is increased if onboard

onboard power supply voltage drops
below 12.7 V.
If voltage drops below 12.2 V,
onboard power supply control unit
additionally switches off the following
components:

If specified voltage is again reached,

onboard power supply control unit
takes the following measures:

Increases
idling speed

Reduces
idling speed

Switches off rear

window heater

Switches on rear
window heater

Switches off
seat heaters

Switches on
seat heaters

Switches off exterior

mirror heaters

Switches on exterior
mirror heaters

Reduces AC
compressor capacity

Increases AC
compressor capacity

AC

AC

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Onboard power supply control unit

Interior light control

Door contact position

If the switches of the front and rear interior lights

are in the door contact position, the onboard
power supply control unit J519 ensures that
the interior lights are switched off after
10 minutes when the car is parked with the
doors opened, to thus avoid any unnecessary
drain on the battery.
the interior lights are switched on for
30 seconds when the car is unlocked or the
ignition key withdrawn.
The interior lights are switched off immediately when the car is locked or the ignition is
switched on.
the interior lights are switched on in the event
of a crash.
A further task of the interior light control is to
switch off any lights which have been switched
on manually (front and rear interior lights and
reading lights, luggage compartment light, glove
box light and vanity mirror lights) about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched off.

Front interior light

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Door contact position

This function is likewise a protection for the battery capacity.

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Rear interior light

If the switches of the interior lights are

not in the door contact position, the
interior lights are not switched on in
the event of a crash.

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F11*
F3*
F10*
F2*
F220** F221** F222** F223**

+30 +15 D

CAN-K CAN-A

J519

W18

W20

W14

W6

W19 W W13

W43
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Electrical circuit
CAN-A
CAN-K
D
F2
F3
F10
F11
F220
F221
F222
F223

Drivetrain CAN databus

Convenience CAN databus
Ignition/start switch
Door contact switch, driver side
Door contact switch, passenger side
Left rear door contact switch
Right rear door contact switch
Central locking lock unit,
driver side
Central locking lock unit,
passenger side
Central locking lock unit,
rear left
Central locking lock unit,
rear right

J519
W
W6
W13
W14

W43

Onboard power supply control unit

Front interior light
Glove box light
Reading light passenger side
Illuminated vanity mirror
(passenger side)
Left luggage compartment light
Reading light driver side
Illuminated vanity mirror
(driver side)
Rear interior light

*
**

on models not fitted with central locking

on models fitted with central locking

W18
W19
W20

17

Onboard power supply control unit

Fuel pump supply control
The petrol engines in the Polo Model Year 2002
feature a new fuel pump supply control.

F2*
F220**

Two parallel relays - the fuel pump relay J17 and

the fuel supply relay J643 - take the place of the
individual fuel pump relays with integrated crash
fuel shutoff.
Both relays are located on the relay carrier
above the onboard power supply control unit
J519.

+15

J519

J...

Operating principle
When the driver door is opened, a signal is
transmitted by the door contact switch F2 (or by
the central locking lock unit F220) to the
onboard power supply control unit. This in turn
actuates the fuel supply relay J643 and the fuel
pump G6 runs for about two seconds.

J643

A time switch in the onboard power supply control unit prevents

the fuel pump constantly running if the driver
door is opened at short intervals.
the fuel pump again being operated if the
driver door remains open for more than
30 minutes.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
started, the fuel pump G6 is operated through
the fuel pump relay J17 by the engine control
unit.

G6

M
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Electrical circuit
F2
Door contact switch driver side
F220 Central locking lock unit,
driver side
G6 Fuel pump
J...
Engine control unit
J17 Fuel pump relay
J519 Onboard power supply control unit
J643 Fuel supply relay

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**

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J17

on models not fitted with central locking

on models fitted with central locking

Activating rear screen wiper

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear screen
wiper automatically makes a single sweep.
The following conditions must be met for this purpose:

F4

E22

windscreen wiper switched on with stage 1 or 2

or
intermittent wipe (speed-responsive intermittent mode or rain sensor mode) switched on
J519

Electrical circuit
E22
F4
J519
V
V12

Intermittent wiper switch

Reversing light switch
Onboard power supply control unit
Windscreen wiper motor
Rear screen wiper motor

V12

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Blocking windscreen wipers

F266

E22

If the windscreen wipers are operating in the

intermittent wipe mode (speed-responsive intermittent mode or rain sensor mode) and at the
same time the bonnet is opened, a signal is
transmitted by the bonnet contact switch F266
to the onboard power supply control unit.
The control unit blocks the movement of the
windscreen wipers until the bonnet is again
closed.
This function is intended as a safety measure
when carrying out work on the car.

J519

Electrical circuit
M

E22
F266
J519
V

Intermittent wiper switch

Bonnet contact switch
Onboard power supply control unit
Windscreen wiper motor

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Onboard power supply control unit

Exterior mirror and rear window
heaters

E230

E231

C
G

As a protection for the battery capacity, it is only

possible to switch on the exterior mirror and the
rear screen heaters when the engine is running.
The heaters are switched off automatically again
after about 20 minutes.
J519

Electrical circuit
C
E230
E231
J519
Z1
Z4
Z5

Alternator
Heated rear window push button
Exterior mirror heater push button
Onboard power supply control unit
Heated rear window
Heated exterior mirror,
driver side
Heated exterior mirror,
passenger side

Z5

Z4

Z1

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Monitoring rear seat backrest

Cars fitted with a three-point inertia reel seat belt
for the middle seat of the rear seat bench feature
a rear seat backrest monitoring function.
If the backrest part for the middle seat of the
rear seat bench is not correctly locked, a
warning light in the dash panel insert comes on
for about 20 seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Electrical circuit
CAN-K Convenience CAN databus
F316
Right backrest contact switch
J285
Control unit with display unit in
dash panel insert
J519
Onboard power supply control unit
K
Dash panel insert
K193
Backrest lock warning lamp,
rear seat

20

F316

+15

J519

CAN-K

K193
J285
K
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Turn signal and hazard warning

light control

E2

E229

CAN-K

CAN-A

The following functions are performed by the

onboard power supply control unit J519:
Left, right turn signals
Hazard warning lights (switched on manually
or in the event of crash)
Anti-theft alarm - flashing lights
Central locking - flashing lights when
car unlocked/locked
Left, right trailer turn signal lights

J519

Electrical circuit
CAN-A
CAN-K
E2
E229
J519
M5
M6
M7
M8
M18
M19

Drivetrain CAN databus

Convenience CAN databus
Turn signal light switch
Warning light push button
Onboard power supply control unit
Bulb for left front turn signal light
Bulb for left rear turn signal light
Bulb for right front turn signal light
Bulb for right rear turn signal light
Bulb for left side turn signal light
Bulb for right side turn signal light

M5
M6
M18

M7
M8
M19

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Equipment which has to be coded:

Coding

Fuel pump supply control

Rear window wiper with convenience setting

The extent of the equipment and the national

version of the vehicle determine the coding of
the onboard power supply control unit.
This coding is factory-set.
If any modifications are made to the extent of the
equipment in the service sector or when carrying
out repairs, for example installing heated seats
or attaching trailer coupling, or replacing control
unit, it is then necessary to re-code the control
unit.
This new code number should be entered using
the Guided fault finding mode with the Vehicle
Diagnostic, Testing and Information System
VAS 5051.

Remote release of boot lid/tailgate

Rain sensor
Headlight washer system
Heated exterior mirrors
Heated windscreen
Heated seats
4-door version
Interior light control
Electric load management active
Towing device

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Onboard power supply control unit

Function diagram
+30
+15
31

Legend
A
B
C/L
CAN-A/H
CAN-A/L
CAN-K/H
CAN-A/L
D/50
D/75
D/86s
E1/SRA
E2/L,R

Battery
Starter
Alternator/terminal L
Drivetrain CAN/High
Drivetrain CAN/Low
Convenience CAN/High
Convenience CAN/Low
Ignition/starter switch/terminal 50
Ignition/starter switch/terminal 75
Ignition/starter switch/terminal 86s
Light switch/terminal HWS
Turn signal switch/positive connection left,
right turn signal
E22
Intermittent wiper switch
E34
Rear wiper switch
E38
Intermittent wiper control
E45
CCS switch
E94
Heated driver seat adjuster
E95
Heated front passenger seat adjuster
E227
CCS button (set)
E229
Hazard warning lights button
E230
Heated rear window button
E231
Exterior mirror heating button
E234
Tailgate/boot lid handle release button
F2
Door contact switch - driver side
F3
Door contact switch - front passenger side
F4
Reversing light switch
F5
Luggage compartment light switch
F10
Rear left door contact switch
F11
Rear right door contact switch
F124
Contact switch in lock cylinder for tailgate/
boot lid anti-theft alarm system/central
locking system
F125/P-N Multifunction switch/terminal P-N
F147
Vanity mirror contact switch,
driver side
F148
Vanity mirror contact switch,
front passenger side
F218
Tailgate/boot lid central locking switch
F220
Central locking lock unit,
driver side
F221
Central locking lock unit,
front passenger side
F222
Central locking lock unit,
rear left
F223
Central locking lock unit,
rear right
F266
Bonnet contact switch
F316
Right backrest contact switch
G59
Driver seat temperature sensor
G60
Front passenger seat temperature sensor
G213
Rain sensor
H
Horn plate
H1
Horn
J...
Engine control unit

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J17
J39
J59
J131
J132
J207
J245
J285
J393
J519
J533
J643
K10
K142
L44
L76
L101
M5
M6
M7
M8
M16
M17
M18
M19
N110
ST
V
V5
V11
V12
V53
W
W6
W13
W14
W18
W19
W20
W43
Y7
Z1
Z4
Z5
Z6
Z7
Z8
Z9

Fuel pump relay

Headlight washer system relay
X contact relief relay
Heated driver seat control unit
Heated front passenger seat control unit
Starter inhibitor relay
Sliding roof adjustment control unit
Control unit with display in
dash panel insert
Convenience system central control unit
Onboard power supply control unit
Databus diagnostic interface
Fuel supply relay
Heated rear window warning lamp
Selector lever position P/N warning lamp
Seat heating switch light bulb
Button illumination
Selector lever display illumination
Front left turn signal light bulb
Rear left turn signal light bulb
Front right turn signal light bulb
Rear right turn signal light bulb
Left reversing light bulb
Right reversing light bulb
Left side turn signal light bulb
Right side turn signal light bulb
Selector lever lock solenoid
Fuse carrier on battery
Windscreen wiper motor
Windscreen washer pump
Headlight washer system pump
Rear window wiper motor
Central locking motor - tailgate/boot lid
Front interior light
Glove box light
Front passenger reading light
Illuminated vanity mirror - front passenger side
Left luggage compartment light
Reading lamp - driver side
Illuminated vanity mirror - driver side
Rear interior light
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Heated rear window
Heated exterior mirror, driver side
Heated exterior mirror, front passenger side
Heated driver seat cushion
Heated driver seat backrest
Heated front passenger seat cushion
Heated front passenger seat backrest

D/50
D/86s

E2/L

E1/SRA

E2/R

J207*

J59
G213

J39

Y7
F4**

V11
M

ST
D/75

J519

1
+
M
H

F266

V5

H1
E230

L76

K10

Z1

V12
F2

E229

F3

L76

E38
C/L

E22
E34

M5

M18

M6

M7

M19

M8

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*
**

On models fitted with automatic gearbox

On models not fitted with automatic gearbox
On models fitted with central locking
On models not fitted with central locking

= Input signal

= Output signal

= Positive

F10

F11

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+15
31
Z7

Z9

Z7

L101*
F125/P-N*

L44

L44

E94

E95

E45
F316
E227
J131

CAN-K/L

J...

CAN-K/H

M17

G60

CAN-A/H

M16

K142*

Z8

CAN-A/L

N110*

G59

J132

J533

V53
M
W18

F5

F218

W19

W13

W43

W6

W20

W14
J245

J643

J285

E231

Z4

Z5

E234
J393
F124
F220

F221

F222

F147

F223

F148
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= Earth

= Bidirectional wire

= CAN databus

= Diagnosis connection

CAN databus
Drivetrain CAN databus
The Polo features a CAN databus system, consisting of the drivetrain CAN databus and the convenience CAN databus.
They differ in terms of their transmission rate and
their data content.

The drivetrain CAN databus operates with a

transmission rate of 500 kBit/s in order to
achieve rapid data transfer within the safetyrelevant systems.

Onboard power supply control

unit J519 with databus diagnostic
interface J533 (gateway)

Steering angle
sender G85

Diagnostic connection

Control unit with

display unit in dash
panel insert J285

Engine control unit J...

ABS control unit J104

Airbag control unit J234

Automatic gearbox
control unit J217

Power steering
control unit J500

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Convenience CAN databus

The convenience CAN databus operates with a
transmission rate of 100 kBit/s.

Onboard power supply control

unit J519 with databus diagnostic
interface J533 (gateway)

CLIMAtronic
control unit J255

Diagnostic connection

AC control unit J301

Control unit with

display unit for radio
and navigation J503

Convenience system
central control unit
J393

Door control unit,

driver side J386

Door control unit,

passenger side J387

Left rear door

control unit J388

Rear right door,

control unit J389

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CAN databus
Databus diagnostic interface J533
The databus diagnostic interface J533 (gateway)
is integrated in the onboard power supply control unit J519.

Gateway

The databus diagnostic interface J533 performs

2 tasks:
1st task

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It is responsible for the data transfer between the

two CAN databus systems
drivetrain CAN databus and
convenience CAN databus.

Databus diagnostic
interface J533

Drivetrain CAN databus

Convenience CAN databus

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Direct communication between the systems is not

possible because of the different transmission
rates.
A link is required for exchanging information
between the systems.
This link is achieved by means of the databus
diagnostic interface J533.

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The gateway receives the data arriving from a

BUS system and relays the data to each other
BUS system.

Example of data transfer between

the CAN databus systems

Control unit with

display unit in
dash panel insert

Outside temperature sensor

Drivetrain CAN
AC control unit
Engine control unit, e.g.
coolant temperature
engine speed

Convenience CAN

Onboard power supply

control unit with databus
diagnostic interface (gateway)

Multiple use of information of different systems

over the CAN is a feature of modern vehicle
electrics.
For example, data messages from the drivetrain
CAN are used in the convenience CAN for controlling the automatic air conditioning (Climatic).
The AC control unit is connected to the convenience CAN.
The following example shows the information
flow from the drivetrain CAN to the convenience
CAN.

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Specific engine characteristic data,

e.g. coolant temperature, engine speed, are
detected by the engine control unit and made
available to the drivetrain CAN.
The messages from the drivetrain CAN are
relayed over the convenience CAN in the databus diagnostic interface (gateway).
The AC control unit is now in a position to read
these messages and to use them for controlling
the air conditioning system.

The outside temperature

is detected by the temperature sensor in the
bumper and relayed to the control unit with
display unit in the dash panel insert. This is
connected to the drivetrain CAN.

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CAN databus
2nd task
The databus diagnostic interface J533 receives
diagnostic data from the drivetrain CAN databus and from the convenience CAN databus and
relays it over the K wire, and vice versa.
This makes it possible to use data from the
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information
System VAS 5051 for self-diagnosis.

The engine control unit, the automatic gearbox

control unit and the convenience system central
control unit have a separate K wire.

Engine control unit

Automatic gearbox
control unit

Convenience system
central control unit

Databus diagnostic
interface J533
Drivetrain CAN databus

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Convenience CAN databus

K wire

Diagnostic connection

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Example for data exchange

for diagnosis

ABS control unit

Drivetrain CAN

Brake light switch

K wire

Gateway

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Diagnostic connection

Onboard power supply

control unit with databus
diagnostic interface (gateway)

The following example shows the flow of information from the drivetrain CAN over the K wire.
Because of a fault in the cable connection, the
brake light switch does not supply any information to the ABS control unit.
The ABS control unit is connected to the
drivetrain CAN and thereupon sets a fault in
its fault memory.

To enable the Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and

Information System VAS 5051 to process such
diagnosis data, the databus diagnostic interface
in the onboard power supply control unit relays
the diagnostic information from the drivetrain
CAN databus over the K wire. The data are not
changed as a result of this; in other words, the
information content transmitted over the K wire
and the CAN databus is the same.

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Special functions
Special functions in the event of a
crash
The safety system of the Polo features automatic
circuits which, in the event of a crash, contribute
to minimizing the severity of an emergency situation.

Onboard power supply control

unit with integrated databus
diagnostic interface (gateway)

The following actions are set in motion:

Engine control unit

central locking system is unlocked

interior lights are switched on
hazard warning lights system is switched on
fuel supply is interrupted

Airbag control unit

Fuel
pump
relay

Convenience
system central
control unit

Door control unit

Door control unit

Operating principle
If the airbags are deployed in a crash, the airbag control unit simultaneously transmits a crash
signal over the drivetrain CAN.
This signal causes the engine control unit to
switch off the fuel supply through the fuel pump
relay.
The crash signal is relayed over the databus diagnostic interface (gateway) to the convenience
CAN and the convenience system central control
unit thereupon unlocks all the doors.
In addition, the onboard power supply control
unit switches on the interior lights (if the switches
are in the door contact position) and also the
hazard warning lights.

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Fuel pump

Energy saving functions

Sleep mode

Wake-up mode

To minimize current consumption when the ignition is switched off, the control units which are
connected to the CAN databus are switched into
a sleep mode.

In the event that the control unit detects a wakeup command resulting from one of the actions
listed below, it relays this to the other control
units so that these control units are also activated.

In the case of the drivetrain CAN databus, this is

the normal situation after the ignition is switched
off as data only require to be transmitted in the
drivetrain CAN databus if the ignition is on.
In the case of the convenience CAN databus, the
sleep mode is activated after the ignition is
switched off and provided the following conditions exist:

hazard warning light system off

function retention elapsed
no transfer of diagnostic data
exterior lights off

In the case of the drivetrain CAN databus, the

wake-up command is always relayed after the
ignition is switched on.
In the case of the convenience CAN databus, the
wake-up command is transmitted after the following actions:
ignition switched on
hazard warning light system active
change in status of doors, tailgate, bonnet
and ignition lock
exterior lights on

Exception:
The control unit with display unit in the dash panel insert, which is connected to the drivetrain
CAN databus, also requires data from the convenience CAN databus even when no supply
voltage is present (ignition off). For this reason, either a direct convenience CAN connection or
a cable connection (wake-up cable) to the onboard power supply control unit is required.
This depends on the equipment version of the dash panel insert.

Electrical circuit
J285 Control unit with display unit in dash
panel insert
J519 Onboard power supply control unit
J533 Databus diagnostic interface
= CAN databus
= Wake-up cable

Drivetrain
CAN databus

J519

Convenience
CAN databus

J285

J533

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Convenience and safety electronics

The convenience system
is a decentralized design.
It consists of a central control unit and at least
2 door control units.

You can obtain further information on

the interactions of the convenience
system in Self-Study Programme 193.
Only supplementary details are presented here.

Functions of the central control unit

Central locking of rear lock

Convenience closing functions
(power windows, sliding roof)

Anti-theft alarm system which can be

deactivated only with remote control
Ultrasound interior monitoring with
deactivate function

Single door opening of driver door

Self-diagnosis
Central locking of doors
Unlocking and locking of complete vehicle
with interior push button (Lock-Unlock)

Actuation of central locking warning

lamp -SAFE-

Functions of the door control units

Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors with

fold-in function

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Power windows with excess force limiter

and with gentle opening/closing to
minimize noise

Overview of convenience system

(schematic diagram)
Diagnostic connection
L
J519
S

CAN

CAN

Coupling station
CAN

J393
M

Driver door

Front passenger door

CAN

CAN

K
M
M

Left rear door

E

Right rear
door

Tailgate/boot lid

J393
J519
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Convenience system central control unit

Onboard power supply control unit
Door control unit
Electrically adjustable rear-view mirror
Mirror and heater adjustment switch
Driver door operating panel
Power window switch
Central locking door lock
Entry warning lamp
Tailgate/boot lid rotary tumbler switch

J
K
L
M
N
R
S
T

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Tailgate push button

Central locking warning lamp
-SAFEInterior monitor sensor
unit
Interior monitor push button
Alarm horn
Relay for warning lights, doors
Remote control
Sliding roof adjustment control unit

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Convenience and safety electronics

Remote control
Remote release of tailgate/boot lid
Models fitted with a remote control feature an
additional push button for separate remote
release of the tailgate/boot lid.

Remote release
button for
tailgate/boot lid

If the remote release push button is pressed, only

the tailgate/boot lid is unlocked. If the tailgate/
boot lid is not opened within two minutes, it is
automatically relocked.
This function is coded in the onboard power supply control unit (refer also to Onboard power
supply control unit page 21).

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Single door opening of driver door

This function is intended for personal safety. If
the remote control Unlock button is pressed
briefly only once, only the driver door is unlokked. This is indicated by all the turn signal lights
flashing briefly.
If the Unlock button is pressed a second time, all
the locks of the car are unlocked.
If the car has been completely unlocked and no
door or boot lid/tailgate is opened within
30 seconds, the car is locked again.
This prevents the car being left unlocked unintentionally for a lengthy period.
This option is coded in the convenience system
central control unit in the delivery state of the
vehicle in conformity with the vehicle equipment.
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Unlock button

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Anti-theft alarm with interior

monitoring
The anti-theft alarm

Interior monitoring

monitors the following areas

operates as an ultrasound monitoring system

and is used only in combination with the antitheft alarm.
This system additionally monitors the interior of
the car for any unauthorized attempt to enter the
car.

doors,
bonnet,
boot lid/tailgate and
ignition

for unauthorized opening or operation.

Sensor unit

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Alarm horn with

integrated battery
Convenience system
central control unit
Interior monitor
push button

An audible alarm is provided by the alarm horn

of the anti-theft system and a visual alarm by the
turn signal lights.

The system is safe against false alarm resulting

from:
knocking on the car roof or against the windows,
movements of air caused by wind or vehicles
passing, temperature changes such as interior
of car heating up as a result of extreme sunllight penetration and
noises of any type (e.g. horns, sirens and
bells).

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Convenience and safety electronics

Operating principle of interior monitor
The interior monitor is switched on automatically
at the same time as the anti-theft alarm system is
activated. The anti-theft alarm is activated and
deactivated with the remote control after the car
has been locked and unlocked.

Sensor unit

The sensor unit consists of a transmitter module,

a receiver module and the analysis electronics.
The monitoring unit is positioned behind the front
interior light in the headlining.
In the armed state, the transmitter module transmits ultrasound waves and receives their echo a
short time later with the aid of the receiver
module.
These ultrasound waves are not perceptible to
the human ear.
The analysis electronics detect any irregularities
in this ultrasound field and triggers the alarm
through the convenience system central control
unit.

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Push button for interior monitor

The push button for the interior monitor is located in the bottom half of the left B-pillar.
If the button is pressed (button lights up yellow)
and the car is locked, the interior monitor is
deactivated.
The interior monitor is activated again automatically when the car is next closed.

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Sliding/tilting roof
Comfort position
The sliding roof features a comfort position. If the
sliding roof adjustment switch in the front interior
light is turned into this position, the sliding roof is
not opened fully. Consequently, there is scarcely
any wind noise inside the car when travelling at
higher speeds with the roof set in this position.

The sliding roof adjustment switch

cannot be replaced separately in the
event of a repair. It is then necessary to
replace the complete interior light.

Comfort position

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Comfort position

The sliding/tilting roof offers the following additional functions:

Closing the sliding/tilting roof as part of the
convenience closing function by operating the
central locking system
Function maintained for 10 minutes after ignition is switched off provided none of the front
doors is opened
Force limit if the sliding/tilting roof is obstructed because of difficult operation or because
of an obstacle during the closing operation
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Dash panel insert

The dash panel insert
The following are integrated in the dash panel
insert:
Control unit with display unit in dash panel
insert J285
Immobiliser control unit J362
Speedometer
Rev counter
Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature display
Warning lamps
Multi-function display
All the warning lamps feature LEDs. No provision is made for repairs.
If necessary, the complete dash panel insert must
be replaced.
All the information relating to the monitoring
functions is processed in control unit J285 and
transmitted to the warning lamps which causes
them to light up, flash or show a steady light.
Certain visual information is acoustically reinforced by a warning buzzer.

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If the dash panel insert is replaced, it

has to be adapted to the other systems
of the car.
Refer to the instructions for this in the
Workshop Manual.

Warning buzzer

The connectors of the dash panel

insert
8-pin connector
Link to voltage supply
32-pin connector
Link to onboard power supply

32-pin connector

8-pin connector
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Display symbols
The number and the location of the warning
lamps depend on the model and engine version.
Warning lamps which are fitted only to certain
models are marked with (*).

The symbols are only visible when the corresponding LEDs behind them are illuminated.
The ignition must be switched on for this purpose.
The table presents new warning lamps which
have been added in the Polo Model Year 2002.

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Display
symbol

Designation

Type and meaning of indication

Fog lights

come on when fog lights operating;

switched on by pulling out light switch as far as first detent
into side light or low beam position

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Dash panel insert

Display
symbol

Designation

Type and meaning of indication

Electrically powered
hydraulic steering

lights up for a short time after ignition switched on and

goes out after engine started,
lights up continuously if fault in steering system;
car should be driven to nearest workshop
*

Engine oil level

(too low)

lights up yellow if engine oil level is too low;

check oil level and replenish if necessary;
if bonnet remains open for more than 30 seconds, oil
level warning is reset;
if no oil has been replenished, warning is displayed again
after about 100 km
*

Engine oil level

(engine oil level sensor
faulty)

flashes yellow, i.e. engine oil level sensor is faulty;

audible signal sounds in addition;
drive car to nearest workshop

Engine oil pressure

flashes red, i.e. engine oil pressure is too low;

in addition an audible signal sounds 3 times at engine
speeds of more than 1500 rpm;
stop; switch engine off!
Check oil level and replenish if necessary;
if warning lamp continues flashing although oil is at
correct level - do not drive car any further!

Cruise control system

lights up if cruise control system operating

*
Rear seat backrest lock

lights up for about 20 seconds when ignition switched

on if backrest of rear seat is not correctly locked;
lights up and remains on if backrest is unlocked when
driving

*
* Models fitted with optional equipment
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Display
symbol

Designation

Type and meaning of indication

Electronic immobiliser

lights up for about 3 seconds when ignition switched on;

automatic scanning of data of car key performed during
this time; if authorized key is detected, car can be started;
an alarm activated by the anti-theft system is switched off;
if a non-authorized key is detected, car cannot be started
and the warning lamp switches to continuous flashing
mode

Brake pad wear indicator

lights up if minimum permissible brake pad thickness is

reached;
car must be driven to nearest workshop to have brake
pads inspected or replaced
*

Washer fluid level

lights up if insufficient fluid in windscreen washer

reservoir;
replenish windscreen washer fluid
*

Door open

lights up if not all the doors are closed

*

Trailer turn signal system

lights up if turn signal system switched on when towing a

trailer.
If a turn signal light at trailer or car is not operating,
warning lamp does not flash.

*
* Models fitted with optional equipment
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Lighting
Headlights
The new headlights are designed as a twin unit
and feature clear plastic lenses for the light
beams.
The headlight unit has two reflectors. The reflector for main beam and side light is a single
chamber, while the reflector for low beam and
turn signal light is split into two chambers.

Low beam
(H7 bulb)
Side light

The bulb for the turn signal light is coloured yellow. The light beam is produced by the respective
shape of the reflector chamber.
The fog lights are integrated not in the headlight
unit but in the bumper.

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Main beam
(H1 bulb)

Turn signal light

Rear light units

The reflector is a single unit and is divided into
four main chambers; the chamber for the tail
light/rear fog light is once again divided internally.
The upper half of the chamber includes a bulb
for the tail light. The bottom half of the chamber
includes a twin-filament bulb for the tail light/
rear fog light.
When the lights are switched on, one filament of
this twin-filament bulb is illuminated as a tail light
together with the tail light in the top half of the
chamber.
This provides enhanced safety in the event of one
of the tail lights not operating.
When the rear fog light is switched on, the
second filament of the twin-filament bulb is also
illuminated.
Reflectors are integrated in the full area of the
lens of the tail light cluster.

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Brake light

Reversing light

Tail light

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Turn signal light

(yellow bulb)

Tail light/
rear fog light

Entry warning lamp

The front doors are equipped with entry warning
lamps.
The entry warning lamps offer a clear benefit in
terms of safety when using the car in flowing
traffic.
The entry warning lamp is switched on through
the door contact switch in the lock unit in the
door lock.
The convenience system central control unit J393
ensures that the entry warning lamp remains on
only for 10 minutes when the car is parked with
the doors open. This avoids the battery being
discharged.

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F220

J560

M27

J519
J393
+ 30

J533

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Electrical circuit
(example of driver door)

Colour coding/Legend
= Input signal

F220
J393
J519
J533
J560
M27

Central locking lock unit,

driver side
Convenience system central control unit
Onboard power supply control unit
Databus diagnostic interface
Relay for warning lamps, doors
Entry warning lamp - left door

= Output signal
= Positive
= Earth
= CAN databus

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Self-diagnosis
Control units in the Polo with self-diagnosis
capability
Control unit in dash
panel insert and
immobiliser control unit

Radio or radio/navigation unit

ABS control unit

Convenience system
central control unit
Climatic/
CLIMAtronic
control unit
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Onboard power
supply control
unit with databus
diagnostic
interface

Airbag
control unit

Power steering
control unit

Engine control unit

Automatic
gearbox
control unit

WO R KS H O P
EQUIPMENT

IrDA

For diagnosis please use the up-to-date workshop literature and the Vehicle Diagnostic,
Testing and Information System VAS 5051 or the
Vehicle Diagnostic and Service Information
System VAS 5052.

VAS 5052

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The connection for the diagnostic units

is located between the stowage compartment in the dash panel cover on
the driver side.

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Notes

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Test your knowledge

Which answers are correct?
Sometimes only one.
But perhaps also more than one or all of them!

1.

The onboard power supply control unit ...

A.
B.
C.

2.

The databus diagnostic interface ...

A.
B.
C.

3.

connecting the engine compartment and interior sections of the wiring looms.
facilitating service work.
creating installation space.

The code numbers are ...

A.
B.
C.

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each on their own.

together through the connections of the compact connectors.
together through the gateway in the onboard power supply control unit.

The tasks of the compact connector in the bulkhead consist of ...

A.
B.
C.

5.

transmits the diagnostic data of the K wire over the CAN and vice versa.
monitors the function of the onboard power supply control unit.
is the connection point of the CAN databus systems.

There are two CAN databus systems in the onboard power supply operating ...
A.
B.
C.

4.

replaces the convenience system central control unit.

is the central monitoring and control unit of the onboard power supply.
controls the power demand of the onboard power supply.

secret numbers for the operation of the immobiliser.

count numbers transmitted to the control units.
values for coding control units in accordance with the vehicle equipment.

The drivetrain CAN databus operates with...

A.
B.
C.

7.

The wake-up function is designed to ...

A.
B.
C.

8.

by the onboard power supply control unit.

by the databus diagnostic interface.
by the convenience system central control unit.

The following conditions must be met in order to create the sleep state ...
A.
B.
C.

10.

wake up the driver out of the sleep state.

wake up the control units connected to the CAN databus systems
out of the sleep state.
control the fuel pump supply.

The entry warning lamp is switched off automatically at a certain time if a door is open ...
A.
B.
C.

9.

a transmission rate of 500 kBit/s.

a transmission rate of 100 kBit/s.
a transmission rate of 50 kBit/s.

ignition Off.
warning light system Off.
exterior light Off.

The interior monitoring system includes ...

A.
B.
C.

alarm horn.
signal horn control.
sensor unit.

Answers: 1. B.; 2. A., C.; 3. A., C.; 4. A., B, C.; 5. C.; 6. A.; 7. B.; 8. C; 9. A., B., C.; 10. A., C.

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