black box under back seat

[JE0091]

Hi, I'm new to this and have just bought a 97 golf. Great little car. Several problems which I'm hoping someone can help.

1. Missing outside side trim - where can I buy?
2. Cruise Control doesn't work. Have tried fiddling with the stork switches and the brake switch and they seem ok. I don't think there is voltage getting to the ECU as I don't hear a click from the relay. Die sanyone have a schematic or wiring diagram for the cruise?
3. Car comes with 14" wheels. Would 15" or 16" effect handling and insurance.
4. There a black box under the back passanger seat. Anyone know what it is?Is it the EMU?

Anyone have photos of their car so I can see what bigger wheels etc would look like?

Regards.

Manuel

[DVR68U]

black box under rear seat should be the abs controller,
cheers brenton

[Golf Loon]

Black box could also be the controller for the auto.

Which exterior trim do you need??

[JE0091]

black box under rear seat should be the abs controller,
cheers brenton

Thanks. However I don't think it has ABS. The only light that goes on when you turn on the ignition is the Airbags.

The trim I need is outer plastic strip on the trim that goes from between the front and rear wheel on the left hand side of the car. Could it be an aftermarket body kit?

[JE0091]

black box under rear seat should be the abs controller,
cheers brenton

Thanks Brenton. Do you have photos of your car?

[deemoE36]

Thanks. However I don't think it has ABS. The only light that goes on when you turn on the ignition is the Airbags.

The trim I need is outer plastic strip on the trim that goes from between the front and rear wheel on the left hand side of the car. Could it be an aftermarket body kit?

black box is for air bags, only VR's have ABS

[Jmac]

Mate dont know where you pulled that one from Its not just Vrs that have ABS - from top of my head Aus delivered - AAZ,ADZ and AEY all have optioned ABS VR was standard. As of 01.93 the Abs control unit is located under the right rear seat bench.
Jmac

[gtimk5]

Welcome to the forum Manuel. Hope you enjoy it.
There are heaps of pics in the Mk3 section mate.
Cheers, Andrew

[Tim]

hehe everyone has an opinion on what it is. Easy way to settle it. whats the part number written on it?!
I think im with loon if the car is an Auto its related to that.

[DubSteve]

Black box flight recorder

[SoVeReIgN]

It's actually the seatbelt fluid reservoir - Make sure its got plenty of hydraulic oil in it !!

[deemoE36]

Mate dont know where you pulled that one from Its not just Vrs that have ABS - from top of my head Aus delivered - AAZ,ADZ and AEY all have optioned ABS VR was standard. As of 01.93 the Abs control unit is located under the right rear seat bench.
Jmac

might be, to refraze - i have never seen a ABS unit on a mk3 other than VR6's

[Jmac]

No worries didnt mean to be hasty, the models i listed did in fact come optioned and as you did mention the VRs do come standard mate. If the said vehicvle has ABS and if the box is under the right rear seat then its the Abs controller- HEHEHE it is funny how everyone reacts. Has anyone mentioned the flux capacitor ( might as well take the light hearted approach , i cant beat yas so ill join yas!!!!) I agree with the seat belt hydraulics when the fluid gets low there the belts retract too fast, could pose a problem , could also be an auxillary air bag o2 housing, which house spare air when the airbag deflates over time - after all it is a mark 3 i would say the air would be getting a bit low!!
Jmac ( couldnt help myself)

[JE0091]

It is the auto control box.

Thanks for every ones help.

All I need now it to sort vout the cruise.

Regards,

Manuel

[nabes]

black box is for air bags, only VR's have ABS

Not necessarily it was an option, as was aircon. I have a GL that has ABS, and I know it's kicked in a few times