Cellular Telephone, Two-Way Radios, Notes
Cellular Phones and Portable Two-Way Radios with Separate External Antenna
- Radio-based remotes (such as for garage door openers) and wireless peripherals (such as keyboard or PC mouse) may only be used in vehicle when transmission output of device has a maximum of 100 mW.
- Please follow exactly the operating instructions and installation instructions of the manufacturer of mobile telephones, radio-based devices, and antennas.
- The devices' optimal range will only be reached with an exterior antenna.
- When telephone and two-way radio systems are installed properly there is no danger to safety system such as ABS or airbag. A prerequisite is however that there has been no intervention in their installations. Parallel wiring to such systems must be avoided.
- Excessively high electromagnetic fields can arise if mobile telephones and radio devices, with or without an incorrectly installed exterior antenna, are used.
In such a case, damage to health and interference with vehicle electronics cannot be ruled out.
Radios/Telephones with a Transmitted Output Above 10 Watts, Prerequisites
- The transmitting power at the antenna base (see manufacturer's data) may not exceed the applicable maximum values.
- You may not use antenna locations other than those shown in the table.
Transmitting power and antenna location table:
Passat Wagon, refer to .
Passat Sedan, refer to TRANSMITTED OUTPUT, ANTENNA INSTALLATION LOCATIONS, FROM MY 06 .
Performing Repairs
Before starting repair work, batteries must be disconnected! Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation .
Use valid current flow diagram. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS.
To remove and install trims, refer to Removal and Installation .
Observe manufacturers operating and installation instructions for cellular telephones, two-way radios and antennas.
Secure wiring harnesses to cable ties. Wrap connectors with foam to avoid rattling noises.
Transmitted Output , Possible Installation Locations
Volkswagen permits the installation and operation of radio units if the transmitted power on point of the antenna base, listed in table, is not exceeded. For prescribed antenna locations see table.
The limits set forth in VDE 0848 Part 2 (maximum permissible field intensity to protect persons) must be maintained even, if necessary, through reduction of transmission output.
Voltage Supply
When retrofitting transmitter/receiver unit in the vehicle, the battery is used to connect the positive and negative wire.
The wiring harness must be manufactured additionally:
- Voltage supply positive via red wire, 2.5 mm2 cross section.
- Voltage supply negative via brown wire, 2.5 mm2 cross section.
The positive wire must have a fuse which must be located very close to the battery. Therefore a fuse panel must be secured next to the battery. Both wires must be encased in an insulating hose.
Make suitable connections at battery end.
On unit end proceed as per Owner's manual.
The additional wiring harness must be routed separately from vehicle wiring, the distance apart must be at least 10 cm.
For some telephone systems and radio communication units an additional terminal 15 (ignition) is necessary. Then, a black wire connection of 1.5 mm2 cross section must be connected from transmitter/receiver unit to terminal 15a. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.
When installing, make sure wiring connections are not routed parallel to standard wiring.
Antenna and Wiring
A shielded wire must be used between transmitter/receiver unit and antenna. Shielding must be grounded to unit and antenna.
At the same time, make sure ground connection of antenna base wire to vehicle body is correct and continuous.
The transmitting system must only be used when shielded to avoid interference in antenna wiring. To ensure the system it is tuned and operating correctly it is recommended that an output/performance check is carried out.
Other Auxiliary Installations
The installation of further electronic equipment like business equipment (such as TV, FAX) or household equipment (such as electrical cool box) is only permitted if these appliances are marked with a CE or e-sign (Europe only).
Voltage supply must also be routed via separate wiring set and secured by fuse.