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Safety measures
WARNING!
Be alert when working on or near the engine.
High ignition secondary voltage can cause
serious personal injury and damage vehicle
components.
DO NOT touch or disconnect ignition system
wires when the engine is running or being
cranked at starting RPM.
DO NOT operate the starter if the fuel
injectors have been removed.
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF, when:
Disconnecting ignition wires
Disconnecting fuel injection system wiring
Connecting or disconnecting test equipment
leads
Disconnecting the battery
Washing the engine or engine
compartment.
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CAUTION!
BEFORE disconnecting the battery:
Stop the engine.
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF (also
applies when connecting the battery). Failure
to do so may damage the Engine Control
Module (ECM).
Be sure of the proper radio code (for vehicles
equipped with coded anti-theft radio).
Be sure the battery negative (-) cable is
disconnected, when:
Working on the electrical system
Resistance (spot) welding or electric arc
welding anywhere on the vehicle.
When connecting and disconnecting
electrical test equipment (LED voltage tester,
multimeter, etc.):
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF.
Use correct adapters from the VW 1594
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