Software error in the instrument cluster - workshop action (Solution)

Golf IV, Bora, Golf IV Estate (or Wagon), Bora Estate (or Wagon).
All vehicles with a Bosch Motometer combination instrument.

Affected vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

From WVW ZZZ 1JZ XW 680 966 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ XW 733 267.
From WVW ZZZ 1JZ YB 000 001 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YB 035 771.
WVW ZZZ 1JZ YD 000 001 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YD 141 837.
WVW ZZZ 1JZ YW 003 039 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YW 316 001.
WVW ZZZ 1JZ YX 100 001 to WVW ZZZ 1JZ YX 100 050.

In some vehicles within the affected vehicle identification number (VIN) ranges, there is a possibility that due to a software error in the instrument cluster, the speedometer signal evaluation may become blocked after turning off the ignition, which could result in the failure of the speed and distance displays.


Remedy.
Installation of an adapter cable.

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


For vehicles with 1.9L, 50kW SDI engines.
1 x Retrofit kit adapter cable, part number 1J0 998 250.

For vehicles with 1.9L - 66 kW TDI engines.
1 x Retrofit kit adapter cable, part number 1J0 998 250 B.