Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Antenna Systems, RCD 310, 510, RNS 310, 315, 510 and Premium 8

General Information

The antenna system for the radio and radio/navigation system without the diversity function consists of an antenna in the rear window with an antenna module.

The antenna system for the radio and radio/navigation system without the diversity function consists of an antenna in the rear window with two antenna modules.

For optimum "DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)" reception, the roof antenna has a special antenna module.

There is also a special roof antenna if the vehicle has navigation, a telephone or remote control for the auxiliary heater.

The diversity antenna system with serves to improve and optimize the reception quality in the vehicle.

The diversity functions are performed directly by the radio or radio/navigation system. The vehicle does have an additional antenna selection control module.

Note

• Familiarity with the function and operation of the communication systems is needed if there are customer concerns.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual.
• When the battery is reconnected, check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair manual and/or the Owner's Manual.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester"Guided Fault Finding" function and → Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations when servicing or fault finding.

Overview - Antenna System with Diversity Function and Navigation Depending on Radio and Radio/Navigation System

1. Cellular Telephone -R54-
   • Optional
2. Telephone/Navigation System/Parking Heater Antenna -R66-
   • Mounted on the roof
   • Installed only on vehicles with telephone, navigation or auxiliary heater with remote control
   • Removing and installing.
3. Left Antenna Module -R108-
   • For FM reception
   • FM 2 Diversity Antenna
   • Impedance converter
4. Right Antenna Module -R109-
   • For FM/AM reception
   • Diversity antenna AM/FM 1
   • Impedance converter
5. Radio -R- or Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503-
   • RNS 310
   • RNS 315
6. FM Frequency Filter in Negative Wire -R178-
   • Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground
   • Installed in the rear lid.
7. AM Frequency Filter -R177-
   • Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground
   • Installed in the rear lid.
8. FM Frequency Filter in Positive Wire -R179-
   • Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground
   • Installed in the rear lid.
9. Rear Window Antenna 1 -R130-

Overview - Diversity Antenna System, DAB Reception and Navigation

1. Cellular Telephone -R54-
   • Optional
2. Telephone/Navigation System/Parking Heater Antenna -R66- without DAB Radio Reception
   • Mounted on the roof
   • Installed only on vehicles with telephone, navigation or auxiliary heater with remote control
   • Removing and installing.
3. Telephone/Navigation System/Parking Heater Antenna -R66- with DAB-Radio Reception
   • Mounted on the roof
   • Installed only on vehicles with telephone, navigation, DAB radio reception or auxiliary heater with remote control
   • Removing and installing.
4. Left Antenna Module -R108-
   • For FM reception
   • FM 2 diversity antenna
   • Impedance converter
5. Antenna Wire for Optimum "DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)", Digital Radio Reception
6. Right Antenna Module -R109-
   • For FM/AM reception
   • Diversity antenna AM/FM 1
   • Impedance converter
7. Radio -R- or Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503-
   • RCD 310
   • RCD 510
   • RNS 510
8. FM Frequency Filter in Negative Wire -R178-
   • Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground
   • Installed in the rear lid.
9. AM Frequency Filter -R177-
   • Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground
   • Installed in the rear lid.
10. FM Frequency Filter in Positive Wire -R179-
    • Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground
    • Installed in the rear lid. Refer
11. Rear Window Antenna 1 -R130-