Battery drain troubleshooting for Golf IV and Bora (Solution)

Golf IV, Bora, Golf IV Variant, Bora Variant.
All vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP).


Affected vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

WVW ZZZ 1JZ YB 060 096 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YB 066 543.
WVW ZZZ 1JZ YD 403 253 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YD 404 732
WVW ZZZ 1JZ YP 376 772 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YP 381 906
WVW ZZZ 1JZ YW 438 634 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YW 465 080



Vehicles within the affected vehicle identification number (VIN) ranges may have a software error that affects the ABS/EPS system.
The control unit is not switching to sleep mode. This allows for...
After a prolonged period of inactivity, the battery may discharge.


Remedy:
Replacement of the affected ABS/EPS control units.


Important:
Active customer notifications are not provided by the factory.