canbus gateway help

[nathangallo]

guys mine isnt by the clutch pedal. neither can i find it behind the storage on the right and dont seem to see it behind the ashtray lol

Its a 2006 56

any ideas?

[Baz300]

Instructions that I got from Eddie


Disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) terminal on the battery

The Gateway can be 3 possible locations

1. Behind the ashtray (MY2004)
2. Above The clutch Pedal (MY2005 & MY2006)
3. Behind the Relay carrier plate (MY2007 - Current)

behind the Ashtray

Pull on Gearknob Gaitor, You will see 2 T20 Torxs screws, remove these and lift
Unplug the ESP and 12v
Look for a RED PLUG at the back
Unplug it and remove, nip the lugs on the back and pull towards you

Above The clutch Pedal

Undo the 2x Torx screws of the drivers footwell trim and lower it down.
The Cubby bin under the light switch, nip the sides in and pull it towards the drivers seat. You will see a Torx screw that holds the lower duct pipes in place, remove the screw and pull the ducting out.
The gateway will be up and look for the RED Plug
Unplug it
Prise the Plastic holder away from the metal frame with a slotted screwdriver
and remove it with the gateway in place.
Change the gateway over and reset the plastic rivet which held the holder in place.
And refit it

Behind the Relay carrier

Remove the Cubby bin under the light switch
Unclip the relay carrier and move to one side
Look at the back for the RED PLUG
Unplug it and lift the gateway out
refit new gateway

http://www.r32oc.com/tutorials-guides/30166-canbus-gateway-location-removal.html
http://www.my-gti.com/2296/can-bus-gateway-removing-installing-and-upgrading-volkswagen-golf

[nathangallo]

eventually found it! tucked behing the relay box!

[john a]

Did you go in from inside? I found it a much easier job by going in from the top.

[nathangallo]

Did you go in from inside? I found it a much easier job by going in from the top.

What do you mean about from the top mate?

All i did what was on the guide.

So gained access from the compartment on the right, Have so many cuts on my hands

[john a]

As per the method in the link to R32OC above.