Customer information -> Component protection for Your Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Component protection  
Some electronic components and control units are fitted with component protection as standard,  
e.g. the Infotainment system.  
The component protection allows legitimate installation or replacement of components and control  
units by a qualified workshop.  
The component protection prevents the factory-supplied components from being operated without  
restrictions outside the vehicle in the following situations:  
Installation in other vehicles, e.g. after theft.  
Operation of components outside the vehicle.  
When component protection is activated, the message  
display. Go to a qualified workshop.  
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