Pcm Removal

[Rallim]

I wanted to look at my PCM connectors in preparation for adding cruise control. I didn't have a lot of time so I removed the battery but the PCM connectors have a metal band over the top of them to hold it in place. On close examination I could see that it was screwed in at one side, from what I could see the screw had a torx security head (raised dimple in the middle) is this correct before I spend money on some torx security bits??

 

I gave up at this point and put the battery back in but I had originally wanted to look at the connections, are the contacts within the plug male or female, ie does the plug have pins in it or is it the PCM that has.

 

TIA

 

Gordon.

[johnb80]

I thought the connections for the cruise were available near the steering column and thus no need to dig so deep?

 

Regards - JB

[Rallim]

I thought the connections for the cruise were available near the steering column and thus no need to dig so deep?

 

There may be a closer connection as per the Golf Mk4 but I've got the impression from others and off the TIS wiring diagrams it needs to be wired to the PCM. I may be wrong which is why I'm doing some investigative work before starting the job. :blink:

 

I have the stalk, and a cable for a mk4 Golf. I bought the cable to mainly gain the stalk connector and will probably have to be extend it. It has female metal connections on the end which I am unsure are compatible with the PCM plugs, thus wanting to look at the PCM connectors, if not I will have to source some suitable ones.

 

 

Gordon