Where is the central control box of the Passat Lingyu located?
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The central locking controller of the Passat Lingyu is located under the driver's foot, inside the box beneath the floor mat. Below is an introduction to the Passat: 1. Exterior: The Passat features slender wheel spokes on the side, with overall dimensions of 4933*1836*1469mm (length*width*height) and a wheelbase of 2871mm, offering rear headroom and legroom that far exceed those of its peers. 2. Powertrain: The Passat is equipped with three different engines: 1.4T, 1.8T, and 2.0T. The 1.4T engine delivers a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, achieving 0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds. The 1.8T engine produces a maximum horsepower of 179 and a maximum torque of 300 Nm, reaching 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The 2.0T engine offers a maximum horsepower of 220/186 and a maximum torque of 350/320 Nm, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 7.4/8.4 seconds.
As a former owner of an old Passat Lingyu for over a decade, I remember it clearly. The central control box is basically located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. To find it, you'll need to remove the entire glove compartment first. Inside the glove compartment, there are damping rod clips on both sides—press both sides inward to release them, then lift it up to remove the compartment. Once removed, you'll see a black plastic cover inside, usually secured with a few Phillips screws or plastic clips. Unscrew the screws or carefully pry open the clips, and the black rectangular box with connectors, slightly larger than a cigarette pack, is what you're looking for. If you're doing it yourself, remember to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first for safety.
The location of the central control box depends on the specific model year of the Passat. For the B5.5 version around 2005 to 2007, it is indeed hidden behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. You can find it by removing the glove box and then opening the inner cover panel. However, for the later models from 2008 and 2009, the position has been adjusted, and in some models, it has been moved under the driver's seat. Try bending down and reaching under the driver's seat, feeling along the edge of the carpet to see if there is a small control box fixed to the floor. Of course, the most reliable method is to go to a shop and use a diagnostic computer to read the location code or refer to the repair diagram for the corresponding year.
