TCM location

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2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2.2L
5 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
84,000 MILES

Where is the TCM located?

Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 9:29 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Take a look at the attached picture and let me know if it helps.

Take care,
Joe

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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 9:44 PM

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Thanks. What is the inner plenum? I thought it was on the passenger side on the floor. Is this correct?

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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 9:49 PM

KASEKENNY

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Just to jump in and provide the instructions for the inner plenum chamber cover. See attached.

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Saturday, October 10th, 2020 AT 4:27 PM

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Thanks. I was reading a forum discussion, and one of the mechanics said you can get to the TCM through the glove compartment? Any thoughts?

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Saturday, October 10th, 2020 AT 7:05 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I don't believe that is possible. Take a look at the attached pic. The TCM is above the glove box and isolated.

Please keep in mind, one this is removed, it will need to relearn the adaptation values. Separating the connector automatically resets the adaptation values of the transmission. The control module must relearn the values once the transmission is operational again. The quality of the gear changes may deteriorate during the "learning" process.

Let us know.

Joe

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