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//Original Author: Anthony D'Anna - http://www.anthonydanna.com/contact.html
//Anthony D'Anna's ASR Mod
//http://www.anthonydanna.com/vw/asrmod.htm
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My ASR Mod


This mod will result in the following:
1. Will automatically disable ASR when vehicle is started.
2. ASR can be turned on by simply pressing the ASR switch after the corresponding 
delay time. (see below) 



Listed below are the parts and tools necessary to perform this modification. I have 
provided several links as examples where to purchase each item. 

NOTE: All electrical connections were joined together by soldering. If you don't own 
a soldering iron, then use plastic crimp style connectors which can be purchased at 
Pep Boys, Radio Shack, etc...If you have any question regarding this Contact me.

WARNING: This mod was performed on my 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. I cannot gaurantee this 
will work on any vehicle. Work at your own risk. Installation times will vary upon the 
installer's experience. It took me about 20 minutes to complete this ASR Mod.  

Items and Tools Needed:

1.) Electrolytic Capacitor (These vary in capacitance and voltage. I chose a 35V 22µF 
Radial Lead for my install. Further info below) 
2.) Wire Stripper 
3.) Small pick or flathead screwdriver 
4.) Soldering Iron 
5.) Solder 
6.) Electrical Tape 
7.) Razor Knife (optional) 
  

Procedure:


Step 1: Remove the farthest left panel piece (or driver side heated switch control) by 
carefully inserting a small pick or screwdriver underneath it and pulling it off. 
 
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Step 2: Remove the hazard switch by carefully inserting the small pick or flat-head 
around it and wiggling it out of the dash. It should slide directly out without much force. 
  
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Step 3: Look into the left hole from which you removed the panel piece and you will notice 
a metal pin on the side of the ASR switch. Use the small flat-head or pick and press the 
metal tab in while using ur other hand and pushing the switch outwards with your finger 
through the other hole. Do this for each side until the switch eventually wiggles out. 
  
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Step 4: Locate the Black and Gray/Black wires. Connect the positive (+) lead of the 
capacitor to the Black wire. Connect the negative (-) lead of the capacitor to the 
Gray/Black wire. Solder both electrical connections and then wrap electrical tape around 
each one to prevent any short circuiting. 
  
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Step 5: Plug the ASR switch back into the dash. Plug the hazard switch back into the dash. 
Finally, plug the left panel piece (or driver side heated switch control) back into the dash. 

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Note about delay time: Immediately after your car is started, there is a delay time in 
which you will have to wait until your able to turn the ASR back on. That delay time varies 
depending upon the capacitance of your capacitor. I chose to use a 35V 22µF Radial Lead. 
The larger the capacitance (ie. 22µF, 33µF, 47µF, etc...), the longer the delay time. 
With my 22µF, the delay time is approximately 7 seconds. 

Note about lead type: There are two different lead type when purchasing capacitors. Axial 
which have leads on opposite ends of the capacitor and Radial which have it's leads on the 
same side. Radial type capacitors, for this mod, should be easier to work with. 

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Your finished! Enjoy your new mod and show all your friends what you can do :)
Visit my Contact Page for comments, questions, or suggestions.