1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO warning lights

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:51PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
1989-92 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Steering Column Switches
Cabriolet, Corrado, Fox,
Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and
carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
NOTE: For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES, see the AIR BAGS article.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Observe these precautions when working with air bag systems:
* DO NOT use computer memory saver tool. Using computer
memory tool will keep air bag system active and may
cause accidental deployment of air bag unit.
* Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag
system or steering column component. See DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
* Because of critical operating requirements of system,
DO NOT attempt to service any air bag system component.
* Air bag parts should not be left unattended. They
should be installed in vehicle immediately after
obtaining them.
* Air bag components which have been dropped more than 18
inches should not be used.
* Chemical cleaners, oil and grease should not contact
vinyl covering on air bag unit.
* DO NOT place stickers or covers on steering wheel.
* Always disable air bag system before performing
electric welding on vehicle.
* Air bag system can only be tested using Diagnostic
Tester (VAG 1551) and Multimeter (US 1119). Never use
test light on air bag system.
* DO NOT expose air bag unit to temperatures greater than
194øF (90øC).
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
Two lights pertaining to air bag system are located directly
above air bag symbol in instrument cluster. See Fig. 1.
Control light is used to indicate readiness of system. This
light, which glows when ignition switch is turned to ON position or
engine is started, will stay on approximately 5-8 seconds while
diagnosis unit in air bag control unit performs an electronic test
cycle of system.

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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If control light does not glow when ignition is turned to ON
position or does not go out after 5-8 seconds, a fault probably exists
in system. If a fault occurs while ignition is on, it is stored in
fault memory. Warning light will then glow and air bag system will be
switched off. If warning light glows or flickers while driving, air
bag system should be tested. See AIR BAG article in the
ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.Fig. 1: Locating Air Bag Warning & Control Lights
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.
DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
WARNING: Wait about 20 minutes after deactivating air bag system
before servicing. Air bag system voltage is maintained for
about 20 minutes after system is deactivated. Servicing
system before 20 minutes may cause accidental air bag
deployment and possible personal injury.
To disable air bag system, disconnect negative battery cable
and wait 20 minutes before working on vehicle. To activate system,
reconnect negative battery cable. Perform a system operational check
to ensure proper system operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.
ADJUSTMENTS
AIR BAG SPIRAL SPRING
To center spiral spring assembly, turn spring assembly 4
turns from stop in either direction.
AIR BAG UNIT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
WARNING: On Cabriolet equipped with a driver-side air bag, use
extreme caution while servicing steering column. Failure to

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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:52PM
malfunction necessaryÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAlternator Light Loose or worn alternator Check alternator drive
Stays On With drive belt tension and
Engine Running condition, See Belt
Adjustment in TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section
Loose alternator wiring Check all charging
connections system connections
Short in alternator light See Indicator Warning
wiring Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
Defective alternator stator See Bench Tests in
or diodes ALTERNATOR article
Defective regulator See Regulator Check in
ALTERNATOR article
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAlternator Blown fuse See WIRING DIAGRAMS
Light Stays Off
With Ignition
Switch ON
Defective alternator See Testing in
ALTERNATOR article
Defective indicator light See Indicator Warning
bulb or socket Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAlternator Short in alternator wiring See On-Vehicle Tests
Light Stays OFF in ALTERNATOR article
With Ignition
Switch ON
Defective rectifier bridge See Bench Tests in
ALTERNATOR article
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄLights or Fuses Defective alternator wiring See On-Vehicle Tests
Burn Out in ALTERNATOR article
Frequently
Defective regulator See Regulator Check in
ALTERNATOR article

WIRING DIAGRAMS
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:53PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
1990 WIRING DIAGRAMS
Volkswagen
Corrado
COMPONENT LOCATION MENU
COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLEÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄComponent Figure No. (Location)
A/C COMP CLUTCH ................................. 4 (D 14)
A/C SYSTEM ................................. 4 (D-E 12-15)
ABS SYSTEM ................................... 2 (B-E 4-7)
ALTERNATOR ....................................... 1 (B 3)
AUTO SEAT BELTS ............................ 7 (B-E 25-27)
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH ............................ 6 (E 20)
BATTERY .......................................... 1 (A 2)
BEAM SELECT SWITCH .............................. 4 (A 12)
BRAKE & PARK BRAKE INDICATOR .................... 6 (A 22)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ........ 2, 6 (E 6, A 23)
CASSETTE STORAGE LIGHT .......................... 6 (E 23)
CENTRAL LOCKS ................................ 8 (A 28-31)
CIG LIGHTER ..................................... 5 (A 16)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM .......................... 2 (A 4-6)
DEFOG SWITCH .................................... 6 (E 21)
DIGIFANT CONTROL UNIT .......................... 1 (C-D 3)
DOOR SWITCHES ................................... 9 (E 35)
ECS-MALFUNCTION IND LIGHT & SWITCH ............... 3 (E 8)
EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH ..................... 4 (A 12-14)
FOG LIGHT ........................................ 1 (C 1)
FOG LIGHT SWITCH ................................ 4 (A 15)
FRESH AIR SWITCH ILLUM LIGHTS ................... 4 (D 12)
FUEL INJECTORS ................................. 1 (D-E 2)
FUEL PUMP AFTER RUN CONTROL UNIT ................ 3 (E 11)
FUEL TANK UNIT ................................ 3 (E 9-10)
FUS #23 ......................................... 4 (D 13)
FUSE/RELAY PANEL LAYOUT .................... 8 (D-E 29-31)
FUSE/RELAY PANEL ..................... 3, 4, 5, 6 (C 8-23)
GLOVE COMPT LIGHT ............................... 6 (D 23)
HEATED CRANKCASE BREATHER ....................... 3 (D 10)
HEATED SEATS ............................... 9 (C-E 32-34)
IGNITION COIL .................................... 1 (E 3)
IGNITION SWITCH .................................. 3 (A 8)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ......................... 7 (A-E 24-26)
INTERIOR LIGHT DELAY SWITCH ..................... 9 (E 33)
LEFT REAR MICRO SWITCH .......................... 7 (D 25)
LEFT SEAT BELT CONTROL UNIT ..................... 7 (D 27)
LIGHT SWITCH ................................. 3 (A 10-11)
LUGGAGE COMPT LIGHT ............................. 5 (A 17)