Which VW part numbers are on the wiring looms diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 7 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 321 971 280, 171 971 281 E and 171 971 284.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.

Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Wiring looms — Mk1 Golf Wiring Looms (1981)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1981) - Rear wiring set

Generation: Mk1 1981 (RDW) Group: Wiring looms Parts: 8 Primary OEM: 321 971 280, 171 971 281 E, 171 971 284

Wiring looms for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1981): factory exploded diagram 251000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 06 Wiring looms, listing 7 OEM part numbers across 8 catalogued positions including 321 971 280, 171 971 281 E and 171 971 284. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete Mk1 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This Mk1 Golf plate lists 7 OEM part numbers across 8 numbered positions.

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Exploded view from the factory parts catalogue. Click a row in the parts table to highlight its position on this diagram. Click any position on the diagram to scroll to its row.

№	Description	Part number
-	bracket for resistancefor day driving headlights "S.."	321 971 280
-	wiring harness withresistance for fan motor	171 971 281 E
-	series resistorfor day driving headlights "S.."	171 971 284
-	Potential distributor	111 971 511
-	wiring harness withresistance for fan motor 171 820 021 air condit. 171 820 021	171 971 567
-	No longer available air condit.	—
-	wiring harness withresistance for fan motor air condit.	171 971 567 B
-	wiring harness withresistance for fan motor air condit.	171 971 567 C

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these wiring looms diagrams are drawn from.

Volkswagen OEM Parts Catalogues and Torque reference manuals! Get amongst it. Volkswagen OEM Parts Catalogues and Torque reference manuals from Type 19 Specialists — the printed editions the free catalogue pages are drawn from.

Fitment and applicability

What this plate covers, as the factory catalogue records it — nothing here is inferred from the part names.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Model years: 1981
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 026
Factory group: 06 Wiring looms
Factory subgroup: 251000

Related factory diagrams

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Rear wiring set 1979 - 1980 · subgroup 159010
Wiring harness front right 1979 - 1980 · subgroup 159060

The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the wiring looms diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 7 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 321 971 280, 171 971 281 E and 171 971 284.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.
Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.