Service Training

Self-study Programme 530

The e-Golf
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 The e-Golf – Das e-Auto

After the production of more than 30 million vehicles with combustion engines, the Golf is now being introduced
for the first time with a standard electric-only drive.
The e-Golf can be identified by its distinctive, arc-shaped LED daytime running lamp in the front bumper, and by
the LED headlights which are being installed as standard for the first time.
The high-capacity, high-voltage components and the technology used for the remaining assembly groups
guarantee both safe and convenient mobility. The electric drive motor boasts a power output of 85 kW and
develops a maximum torque of 270 Nm from standstill. It reaches 100 km/h after 10.4 seconds.
Improved aerodynamics and much lower tyre rolling resistance compared to the combustion-engine Golf
contribute to the low consumption, amounting to just 12.7 kWh/100 km. This is equivalent to a diesel fuel
consumption of 1.3 litres.
Depending on the vehicle payload and driving style, the range is between 130 and 190 kilometres, powered by a
nominal lithium-ion high-voltage battery energy of 21.2 kWh.
More detailed information about the technology used and the product characteristics will be revealed over
the course of this Self-study Programme.
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The e-Golf is a battery-powered electric vehicle. It features a high-voltage system with a voltage
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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 Introduction

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 The distinguishing features of the e-Golf

Décor strip with a

16-inch alloy wheels blue light band

Dash panel insert with display specific to electric

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The technical data

The data refer to a vehicle without driver, with standard equipment and electric drive,
a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and tyre size 205/55 R15.

Exterior dimensions and weights

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 Interior dimensions and volumes

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 Roof side member reinforcements
There are three additional roof side member reinforcements on each side on the inside of the side panels.
The plastic profiles, bonded using structural adhesive, are responsible for absorbing and distributing the energy in
the event of a crash.

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Crash reinforcement for NAR

For the North American region (NAR = USA/Canada), the B-pillar features additional reinforcement due to the
country-specific side impact requirements.

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Underbody
The underbody features a new design which allows installation of the high-voltage battery, also meeting the stricter
impact requirements this involves.
At the rear of the vehicle, additional reinforcing panels were installed in the rear longitudinal members and on the
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reinforcement has been installed on the inside and a floor section reinforcement has been installed on the left side.
The bracket for the seat has been adapted to the new component design.

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Protection for the high-voltage battery

The high-voltage battery is bolted to the underbody from below, in front of the rear axle.
This is why the underbody for the MQB was given a new design.

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Crash sensors

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• Early crash sensor for head-on crashes in the lock passenger protection in Self-study
carrier Programme no. 520 “The Golf 2013 –
• Pressure sensors in the front doors Body and Occupant Protection”.
• Acceleration sensors at the bottom of the C-pillars
• CISS (Crash Impact Sound Sensing) in the airbag
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 Power transmission

1-speed gearbox 0CZ

The 1-speed gearbox installed in the e-Golf is comparable with the 1-speed gearbox in the e-up! All components,
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 Running gear

Overview of the running gear and the driver assistance

systems
This overview shows you the most important features of the running gear and driver assistance systems for
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Running gear:
• Standard running gear with:
- Four-link rear axle suspension
- McPherson strut front suspension
• Electromechanical parking brake (EPB) with
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no. 516 “The Golf 2013 Driver Assist Systems”. Information on the electromechanical brake servo
(eBKV) can be found in Self-study Programme no. 529 “The e-up! Running Gear and Power
Transmission”.

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 Heating and air conditioning

Overview of components
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The electrical air conditioner compressor V470 and the high-voltage heater (PTC) Z115 are identical to those in the
e-up! The output from the electrical air conditioner compressor V470 and the high-voltage heater (PTC) Z115
changes according to the driving profile selected.

More detailed information on the heat pump can be found in Self-study Programme no. 532
“The Volkswagen Heat Pump”.

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E735 Driving mode selection button V470 Electric air conditioner compressor
G65 High-pressure sender Z115 High-voltage heater (PTC)
G260 Humidity sender for air conditioning system Powertrain CAN bus
J126 Fresh air blower control unit Hybrid CAN bus
J254 Climatronic relay
Diagnostic CAN bus
J255 Climatronic control unit
Convenience CAN bus
J323 Blower relay
J519 Onboard supply control unit LIN bus
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface CAN bus wire
J623 Engine (motor) control unit LIN bus wire
J842 Control unit for air conditioning compressor
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G785 Sensor line
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V467 Coolant pump for high-temperature circuit Vehicle supply voltage

* Sensors/actuators for the Climatronic, such as the potentiometer for temperature flaps, control motors or
temperature sensors, which are also installed in standard vehicles with a 2-zone Climatronic.

More information about this can be found in Self-study Programme no. 513 “The Golf 2013”.

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 Heating and air conditioning

Stationary air conditioning

The e-Golf provides the option of stationary air conditioning. Stationary air conditioning functions independently of
the selected driving mode. It is not possible to operate the air conditioning system using the controls while the
stationary air conditioning is running. The LED for the AC button lights up and the buttons are inactive. Once the
vehicle is ready to drive, the stationary air conditioning is deactivated and the air conditioning system can only be
operated using the controls in the vehicle. The e-Golf features two versions of the stationary air conditioning:

• Instant air conditioning using a smartphone app

• Timer programming using the e-Manager

Instant air conditioning

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smartphone app. This means that the preferred
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 Timer programming
The stationary air conditioning can be activated using the timer program featured by the e-Manager. If a
preferred mode of air conditioning has been pre-selected for the departure time, the Climatronic control unit J255
is activated by the control unit for high-voltage battery charging unit J1050 one hour before departure.
It calculates the time required for air conditioning, sends the value to the control unit for high-voltage battery
charging unit J1050 and is then deactivated again. Once the calculated start time for the air conditioning has
been reached, the Climatronic control unit J255 is reactivated and the stationary air conditioning starts up.
The maximum power which can be consumed for stationary air conditioning is limited to 3.3kW by the charge
voltage control unit for high-voltage battery J966.
If the stationary air conditioning was activated using the e-Manager, any other timer inputs which may still be
stored are ignored. Any changes made using the e-Manager are not synchronised with the smartphone.

e-manager Basic settings Timer programming in charging mode

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No departure time
The stationary air conditioning only starts if the high-
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 Heating and air conditioning

Heated windscreen Z2
In the interest of energy efficiency, an electric heated windscreen with heating wires is installed as standard.
When the vehicle is starting to fog up, the windscreen heating is activated first. If a maximum power output of
390 W is not sufficient, the electrical air conditioner compressor V470 is switched on as well.
There is also the option of installing a climate windscreen instead of the heated windscreen.
There are two ways to activate the heated windscreen:

• Manual activation using the Discover Pro display

• Automatic activation using the Climatronic control unit J255
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 Automatic activation
The windscreen heater can also be automatically activated using the Climatronic control unit J255 if the dew point
exceeds a defined value. The dew point is the temperature at which the humidity condenses into water droplets.
The temperature and humidity at the windscreen are registered by the humidity sender for air conditioning system
G260, and, when necessary, the windscreen heater is switched on automatically. This only occurs in “AUTO” mode
and may be more economical in terms of energy than switching to the electrical air conditioner compressor.
This function can be stopped at any time by pressing the heated windscreen switch E180 (soft key).

Key
E180 Heated windscreen switch
G260 Humidity sender for air conditioning system
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J519 Onboard supply control unit
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 High-voltage system

An overview of the high-voltage system

The components of the high-voltage system have been installed to save space, ensuring there are no limitations
imposed on the space available or the access to it.

Power and control electronics for electric drive JX1 High-voltage heater (PTC) Z115
with electric drive control unit J841 with high-voltage heater (PTC)
control unit J848

Charging unit 1 for high-voltage battery High-voltage battery 1 AX2

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no. 525 “The Jetta Hybrid” and no. 527 “The e-up!”.

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Caution! Hazardous electric voltage!

Please note that work on the electric vehicle may only be carried out by qualified employees.
Improper handling of the high-voltage equipment may lead to life-threatening situations.
AC voltages of 25 volts or more and DC voltages of 60 volts or more are dangerous for
humans. Therefore, please observe the safety information in the service literature, the vehicle
diagnostic tester and on the vehicle itself.

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 High-voltage system

The high-voltage connections

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The power and control electronics for electric drive JX1is comprised of several integrated components.
All components are controlled by the electric drive control unit J841. The following components are installed:

1 - Electric drive control unit J841 4 - Voltage converter A19

2 - Intermediate circuit capacitor 1 C25 5 - DC/AC converter for drive motor A37
3 - Discharge resistor for the intermediate circuit
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discharge resistor for the intermediate circuit

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 Passive discharging

Passive discharging is implemented with the aid of various resistors within the power and control electronics for
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 High-voltage system

High-voltage battery 1 AX2

The high-voltage battery is installed under the vehicle and provides the energy needed for driving, heating and
cooling. Lithium-ion battery cells are used for storing the energy.

Upper battery
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Temperature range -25°C to +55°C

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been integrated into the switching unit for high- has the following functions:
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engine (motor) control unit J623. The following components are cooled using coolant:
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• Power and control electronics for electric drive JX1
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Worldwide Exception: North America

AC current input 100 - 240V, 16A 100 - 240V, 1 x 32A / 2 x 16A

DC current output 220 - 450V, 12A 220 - 450V, 25A

Efficiency 93% 94%

Weight 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs) 7.2kg (15.87 lbs)

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The charging connector

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The installation locations in the 12-volt electrical system

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Network design
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“The Infotainment System in the Golf 2013 Part II”.

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J518 Entry and start authorisation control unit Z115 High-voltage heater (PTC)
J519 Onboard supply control unit Powertrain CAN bus
J527 Steering column electronics control unit Hybrid CAN bus
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface Running gear CAN bus
J539 Brake servo control unit CAN bus extended
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J525 Digital sound package control unit Infotainment CAN bus
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sender G76.
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The tail light cluster

The tail light cluster predominantly features LED technology as standard, with the exception of the reversing lights.
A conventional bulb is used for the reversing lights.

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The dash panel insert features the following displays The modified multifunction display (MFI) can display
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Left-hand instrument dial

The left-hand instrument dial consists of the following:
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The ready-to-drive display is indicated both by

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Discover Pro
Discover Pro, a feature of the modular infotainment matrix (MIB), is installed as standard.

Touch-sensitive 8" TFT colour display

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Maximum speed 140km/h 120km/h 95km/h

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The aerial system

The aerial system used in the e-Golf is identical to the one used in the Golf 2013 when the maximum equipment
level for the Discover Pro is installed. In addition, a separate telephone aerial (emergency call module aerial R263)
is installed in the right of the rear bumper.

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Mobile online services in the e-Golf

Just like the e-up! before it, the e-Golf can also be controlled and monitored remotely using the “Car-Net e-Remote
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It is located behind the dash panel insert.
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The maintenance intervals

Inspections depend on the length of time and the mileage. The first inspection takes place after 30,000 km or
24 months, followed by every 12 months or 30,000 km after that, depending on which comes first. The production
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Using a bar for towing is recommended for safety reasons.

2. Towing with a damaged high-voltage system

If it is not possible to activate the high-voltage system, the vehicle must be transported with all four wheels
stationary. Freewheel mode cannot be activated, as there is a risk of overheating.
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After Sales Qualification
Service Training VSQ-2
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38436 Wolfsburg, Germany

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