Volkswagen ID.4: Entry and start authorisation system

• Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system
• Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system
• Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J518]
• Removing and installing entry and start authorisation aerials
• Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system [R137]
• Removing and installing control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [J1308] ID4
• Alcohol interlock
• Breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser - routing and connecting wires
• Commissioning breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system

Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system, lefthand drive vehicles

1. Control unit 2 for break-in protection - J1192-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 2 for breakin protection [J1192]/ control unit 3 for breakin protection [J1193]

2. Control unit 3 for break-in protection - J1193-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 2 for breakin protection [J1192]/ control unit 3 for breakin protection [J1193]

3. Interior aerial 1 for entry and start system - R138-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation system [R138]

4. Aerial 2 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - R416-

• Depending on model
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing aerial 2 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [R416]

5. Control unit 5 for break-in protection - J1195-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 4 for break-in protection [J1194]/control unit 5 for break-in protection [J1195]

6. Control unit 4 for break-in protection - J1194-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 4 for break-in protection [J1194]/control unit 5 for break-in protection [J1195]

7. Starter button - E378-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 96 ; Removing and installing starter button [E378]

8. Control unit for electronic steering column lock - J764-

• ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and installing control unit for electronic steering column lock [J764]

9. Entry and start authorisation control unit - J518-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J518], left-hand drive vehicles

10. Control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - J1308-

• Depending on model
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [J1308]

11. Onboard supply control unit - J519-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 97 ; Removing and installing onboard supply control unit [J519]

Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system, righthand drive vehicles

1. Control unit 3 for break-in protection - J1193-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 2 for breakin protection [J1192]/ control unit 3 for breakin protection [J1193]

2. Control unit 2 for break-in protection - J1192-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 2 for breakin protection [J1192]/ control unit 3 for breakin protection [J1193]

3. Entry and start authorisation control unit - J518-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J518], right-hand drive vehicles

4. Control unit for electronic steering column lock - J764-

• ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and installing control unit for electronic steering column lock [J764]

5. Starter button - E378-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 96 ; Removing and installing starter button [E378]

6. Control unit 4 for break-in protection - J1194-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 4 for break-in protection [J1194]/control unit 5 for break-in protection [J1195]

7. Control unit 5 for break-in protection - J1195-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit 4 for break-in protection [J1194]/control unit 5 for break-in protection [J1195]

8. Interior aerial 1 for entry and start system - R138-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation system [R138]

9. Onboard supply control unit - J519-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 97 ; Removing and installing onboard supply control unit [J519]

Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system

Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system, left-hand drive vehicles

1. Left aerial for entry and start authorisation - R200-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation aerial [R200]/ [R201]

2. Right entry and start authorisation aerial - R201-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation aerial [R200]/ [R201]

3. Interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation system - R138-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation system [R138]

4. Front passenger exterior door handle - EX7-

• With contact sensor for front right exterior door handle - G606-
• With exterior door handle switch, front passenger side - F547-
• ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and installing exterior door handle [EX6]/[EX7]

5. Luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system - R137-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system [R137]

6. Driver exterior door handle - EX6-

• with contact sensor for front left exterior door handle - G605-
• With exterior door handle switch, driver side - F546-
• ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and installing exterior door handle [EX6]/[EX7]

7. Entry and start authorisation control unit - J965-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J965]

8. Control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - J1308-

• Depending on model
• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [J1308]

9. Aerial 1 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - R415-

• Depending on model
•  Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing aerial 1 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [R415]

Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system, right-hand drive vehicles

1. Front passenger exterior door handle - EX7-

• with contact sensor for front left exterior door handle - G605-
• With exterior door handle switch, front passenger side - F547-
• ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and installing door handle

2. Interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation system - R138-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation system [R138]

3. Left aerial for entry and start authorisation - R200-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation aerial [R200]/ [R201]

4. Right entry and start authorisation aerial - R201-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation aerial [R200]/ [R201]

5. Entry and start authorisation control unit - J965-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J965]

6. Driver exterior door handle - EX6-

• With contact sensor for front right exterior door handle - G606-
• With exterior door handle switch, driver side - F546-
• ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and installing door handle

7. Luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system - R137-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system [R137]

Assembly overview - control unit for break-in protection

Overview shown for left side of vehicle as an example

1. Bracket for control unit 2 for break-in protection - J1192- / control unit 3 for break-in protection - J1193-
2. Control unit 2 for breakin protection - J1192- / control unit 3 for break-in protection - J1193-

• ⇒ Rep. gr. 94 ; Removing and installing front control unit for break-in protection

3. Bolt

• Qty. 2
• 2 Nm

Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J518]

Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J518], lefthand drive vehicles

Entry and start authorisation control unit - J518- is referred to hereafter as control unit.

Removing

If control unit is renewed:

• Carry out required function/functions using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Access to diagnoses .

Continued

Vehicles with footwell cover

• Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing and installing footwell cover on driver side .

All vehicles (continued)

• Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
• Release locking devices -3-.
• Swing out control unit -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

If control unit has been renewed:

• Carry out required function/functions using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Access to diagnoses .

Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit [J518], righthand drive vehicles

Entry and start authorisation control unit - J518- is referred to hereafter as control unit.

Removing

If control unit is renewed:

• Carry out required function/functions using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Access to diagnoses .

Continued

• Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Removing and installing footwell vent on driver side .
• Unscrew bolts -2-.
• Remove control unit -1-.
• Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
• Remove control unit -1-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

If control unit has been renewed:

• Carry out required function/functions using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Access to diagnoses .

Removing and installing entry and start authorisation aerials

Left aerial for entry and start authorisation - R200- and right aerial for entry and start authorisation - R201- are referred to hereafter as aerial.

Removal and installation are described for left side of vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Remove front wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner .
• Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
• Release locking lugs -2- using an 8 mm socket.
• Remove aerial -3-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start system [R138]

The interior aerial 1 for entry and start system - R138- will henceforth be referred to as "aerial".

Removing

• Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre console insert .
• Release fastener -2-.
• Remove aerial -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system [R137]

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• removal wedge set - VAS 895 015-

The luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system - R137- will henceforth be referred to as "aerial".

Removing

• Remove lock carrier trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier trim .
• Use removal wedge set - VAS 895 015- to lever off aerial -1- in direction of -arrow A-.
• Disconnect electrical connector -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Removing and installing front control unit for break-in protection

Control unit 2 for break-in protection - J1192- and control unit 3 for break-in protection - J1193- are referred to hereafter as control unit for break-in protection.

Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Remove front wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner .
• Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
• Release locking devices -2-.
• Remove control unit for break-in protection -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Removing and installing rear control unit for break-in protection

Control unit 4 for break-in protection - J1194- and control unit 5 for break-in protection - J1195- are referred to hereafter as "control unit".

Removal and installation are described for the left side of vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Remove bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper cover .
• Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
• Release locking devices -2-.
• Remove control unit -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Tightening torques

• ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Assembly overview - bumper cover

Removing and installing control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [J1308] ID4

Removing and installing control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [J1308]

Control unit for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - J1308- is referred to hereafter as control unit.

Removal and installation are described for a left-hand drive vehicle as an example.

Removing

• Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing and installing footwell cover on driver side .
• Disconnect electrical connectors from control unit -1-.
• Release locking devices -2-.
• Pull out control unit -1- with adapter -3- in direction of -arrow-.
• Pull off adapter -3- from control unit -1-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Insert control unit -2- into adapter -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Important

• Markings -3- must align.
• Adapter -1- with control unit -2- must be heard to engage in holder.

Removing and installing aerial 1 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [R415] ID4

Removing and installing aerial 1 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [R415]

Aerial 1 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - R415- is referred to hereafter as aerial.

It is not possible to remove the aerial 1 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system without damaging it.

Removing

• Remove glove compartment ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing and installing glove compartment .
• Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
• Mark position of aerial -1-.
• Pull off aerial -1- from air duct for defroster vent -2-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Remove adhesive residue from air duct for defroster vent.
• Bond aerial to position marked during removal.

Removing and installing aerial 2 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [R416] ID4

Removing and installing aerial 2 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system [R416]

Removing

• Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre console insert .
• Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
• Separate aerial 2 for mobile-controlled entry and start authorisation system - R416- -1- from double-sided adhesive tape.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Alcohol interlock

Breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser -notes on installation

General information

Breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser control unit is referred to hereafter as control unit.

Note

Vehicle interface according to DIN EN 50436-4:2022 and LIN version 2.0.

Note

With control unit installed, glove compartment should be empty.

Important

• Use required retrofit kit with part number 10A.998.400.
• Use required grommet for hole in glove compartment with part number 4B0.971.908A.
•  Vehicle with PR number GV1 (preparation for breath-alcohol- controlled immobiliser).
• Maximum permissible current draw of control unit 7.5A.
• Observe instructions of respective equipment manufacturer.

Change to vehicle operation

• It is not possible for the vehicle's drive system to be engaged until the control unit enables it.
• Changes to vehicle operation, type and meaning of signals, time response and possible malfunctions, ⇒ Equipment manufacturer instructions .

Safety information and repair notes

• Observe safety information and repair notes from equipment manufacturer

Overview of fitting locations - interface for breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

Left-hand drive vehicles

1. Fuse holder C - SC-

• ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes; Removing and installing fuse holder C [SC]

2. Steering module carrier
3. Coupling point for breathalcohol- controlled immobiliser

• in glove compartment
• Order via Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)

4. Data bus diagnostic interface - J533-

• ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Control units; Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface [J533]

5. Earth point right footwell

• Renew locating element
• Maximum 3 cables.

  Otherwise, choose parallel earth point on other side of vehicle.

• ⇒ Current flow diagrams, fitting locations: earth points

6. Airbag control unit - J234-

• Free off control unit ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

  gr. 69 ; Airbag control unit; Removing and installing airbag control unit [J234]

Right-hand drive vehicles

1. Earth point left footwell

• Renew locating element
• Maximum 3 cables.

  Otherwise, choose parallel earth point on other side of vehicle.

• ⇒ Current flow diagrams, fitting locations: earth points

2. Fuse holder C - SC-

• ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes; Removing and installing fuse holder C [SC]

3.  Coupling point for breathalcohol- controlled immobiliser

• in glove compartment
• Order via Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)
• Connect and secure according to equipment manufacturer specifications

4. Data bus diagnostic interface - J533-

•  ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Control units; Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface [J533]

Block circuit diagram

1. Coupling point for breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

• Positive wire, terminal 30
• Earth wire, terminal 31
• LIN bus wire

2. Control unit

• With interface for breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser (LIN bus wire)

3. Earth point

• Earth wire terminal 31 for breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

4. Fuse holder

• Positive wire terminal 30 for breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

Breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser - routing and connecting wires

Important

• Route wires in such a way that there is no risk of them becoming trapped or abraded.
• Secure wires to wiring harness approx. every 20 cm using cable ties.

Installing

Preparing interior for installation

• Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .

Left-hand drive vehicles

• Free off airbag control unit ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Airbag control unit; Removing and installing airbag control unit [J234] .
• Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct system; Removing and installing footwell vent on driver side .

All vehicles (continued)

Right-hand drive vehicles

• Remove lower right A-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim .

All vehicles (continued)

Routing and connecting LIN bus wire

• Remove data bus diagnostic interface - J533- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Control units; Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface [J533] .
• Disconnect 40-pin connector -T40a -1- from data bus diagnostic interface - J533- -2-.

• Detach LIN bus wire -1- at "PIN A34" -arrow-.⇒ Current flow diagrams, fitting locations: earth points
• Attach wire -1- of Y adapter to "PIN A34" of 40-pin connector -T40a.
• Install previously detached LIN bus wire -4- at "PIN 3" in socket housing -3-.
• Install violet/black LIN bus wire -5- from retrofit kit at "PIN 1" in socket housing -3-.
• Assemble connector housing -2- and -3- and cover with protective tube.

• Install 40-pin connector -T40a -1-.

Left-hand drive vehicles

• Route LIN bus wire -2- from data bus diagnostic interface - J533- -3- up to rear of glove compartment.

All vehicles (continued)

Right-hand drive vehicles

• Route LIN bus wire -3- from data bus diagnostic interface - J533- -4- up to rear of glove compartment.

All vehicles (continued)

Routing and connecting positive wire terminal 30

• Free off fuse carrier C - SC- -2- and pull towards rear ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes; Removing and installing fuse holder C [SC] .
• Insert fuse carrier single fuse -1- from retrofit kit at top on fuse holder C [SC] -2-.

Important

• Do not insert 10 A fuse just yet.

• With wires connected, lift fuse holder C - SC- -3- slightly and turn.
• Route positive wire from fuse carrier single fuse -2- to slot E1 -1- in fuse holder C [SC] -3-.

Left-hand drive vehicles

• Guide positive wire -2- from fuse holder C - SC- -1- towards centre above steering column.
• Guide positive wire -2- downwards to airbag control unit.
• Route positive wire -2- behind airbag control unit to right of dash panel.
• Route positive wire from airbag control unit up to rear of glove compartment.

All vehicles (continued)

Right-hand drive vehicles

• Route positive wire -2- from fuse holder C - SC- -1- to rear of glove compartment.

All vehicles (continued)

Routing and connecting earth wire of terminal 31

Important

• Maximum 3 cables. Otherwise, choose parallel earth point on other side of vehicle.
• Replace locating element with new locating element from retrofit kit.

Left-hand drive vehicles

• Remove lower right A-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim .
• Lift front floor covering and push filler piece to one side.

• Unscrew nut -5- from earth point ⇒ Current flow diagrams; Fitting locations of earth points .
• Screw earth wire terminal 31 -4- from retrofit kit on earth point -5-.
• Route earth wire terminal 31 -4- with LIN bus wire -2- and positive wire terminal 30 -1- behind glove compartment.

All vehicles (continued)

Right-hand drive vehicles

• Remove lower left A-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim .
• Lift front floor covering and push filler piece to one side.
• Unscrew nut -5- from earth point ⇒ Current flow diagrams; Fitting locations of earth points .
• Screw earth wire terminal 31 -4- from retrofit kit on earth point -5-.
• Route earth wire terminal 31 -4- with LIN bus wire -2- and positive wire terminal 30 -1- behind glove compartment.

All vehicles (continued)

Routing wiring in glove compartment

• Drill 11 mm hole in glove compartment and attach grommet from retrofit kit -1- to hole.
• Collate wires -2- in mesh sleeve, fit shrink-fit hose and guide approx. 25 cm into glove compartment through grommet -1-.

Note

Wires that are too long can be shortened.

• Connect control unit in glove compartment according to specifications of equipment manufacturer and attach securely in glove compartment.
• Continue installation in reverse order of removal

Commissioning breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

Connecting breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

• Install and connect control unit and hand unit according to specifications of equipment manufacturer.
• Connect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .
• Fit 10 A fuse in fuse holder C - SC- .

Updating software

Important

• Make sure that the most recent ID software (target data container) is installed.

• Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.
• Select diagnosis mode.
• Select "Adapting SVM software".
• Carry out measures code "NRLCHO".

Commissioning breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

• Perform function test according to equipment manufacturer specifications.

Dismantling breath-alcohol-controlled immobiliser

Observe specifications of equipment manufacturer.

Removing

• Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.
• Select diagnosis mode.
• Select "Adapting SVM software".
• Carry out measures code "ARLCHO".
• Switch off ignition.
• Remove 10 A fuse in fuse holder C - SC- .
• Remove glove compartment cover ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing and installing glove compartment cover .
•  Remove control unit and hand unit from glove compartment.
•  Pull wiring harness out of glove compartment, attach to bulkhead and insulate.
• Remove grommet, seal holes in glove compartment using suitable plugs.
• Install glove compartment.