VW Audi 5-Pin Instrument Cluster Connector OEM 1J0973775A | Magotan Passat Golf Bora

VW Audi 5-Pin Instrument Cluster Connector – OEM 1J0973775A | Magotan Passat Golf

Female

$14.28

$14.28 $29.75

VW Audi 5-Pin Instrument Cluster Connector – OEM 1J0973775A | Magotan Passat Golf

$14.28

$29.75 $14.28

Description

VW Audi 5-Pin Instrument Cluster Connector – OEM 1J0973775A | VAG Group

Direct OEM-specification replacement for the Volkswagen and Audi 5-pin instrument cluster harness connector. Cross-references VAG part number 1J0973775A (also written as 1J0 973 775 A). Used in instrument cluster harnesses across the VAG MQB and PQ platform vehicles. Available bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.

Decoding VAG Part Number 1J0973775A

Segment	Meaning
1J0	Platform prefix — VW Golf IV / Bora (cross-used across VAG)
973	Component group — electrical connector housing
775	Female (socket-side) housing variant
A	Revision suffix

5-Pin Instrument Cluster Circuit Function

Pin	Function	Failure Symptom if Corroded
1	+12V permanent power (KL30)	Cluster dead, no display
2	+12V ignition power (KL15)	Cluster not waking with ignition
3	Ground (KL31)	Cluster flickering, erratic readings
4	CAN High — instrument cluster bus	U0073 CAN bus off, missing cluster data
5	CAN Low — instrument cluster bus	Speedometer/tachometer frozen or erratic

Key Specifications

Attribute	Detail
Pin Count	5-Pin
OEM Part Number	1J0973775A / 1J0 973 775 A
Housing Material	Nylon (PA66)
Wire Option	Bare connector / 15cm pre-wired leads
Application	Instrument cluster harness (power, ground, CAN bus)
Compatible Brands	Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda (VAG platform)

Fault Codes Associated with This Connector

Code	Description
U0073	CAN bus off — instrument cluster communication lost
U0100	Lost communication with ECM/PCM
01044	Control module incorrectly coded (VAG-specific)

Compatible Applications

VW Magotan (B6/B7) – Instrument cluster harness
VW Passat (B5/B5.5/B6) – Cluster power and CAN bus connector
VW Golf IV / V – Instrument cluster connector
VW Bora / Jetta (A4/A5) – Cluster harness
Audi A3 8L / A4 B6 – Shared VAG instrument cluster connector

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My VW instrument cluster is dead or shows wrong readings — is it the connector?
A: A completely dead cluster (no display) indicates a power or ground fault — inspect Pins 1, 2, and 3. Erratic speedometer or tachometer with U0073 codes indicates a CAN bus fault — inspect Pins 4 and 5. Always check the connector before replacing the instrument cluster.

Q: Are terminals included?
A: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.

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