VW Tiguan reverse polarity repair

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QUESTION / CONTEXT: There was an electric shock to the system of my 2020 vw tiguan. I've replaced the fuses and battery but all the modules are at fault still. How do I repair this

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2. Double-check all fuse panels (under hood, under dash, and side panels). A lot of VW modules are on separate small fuses, not just the main ones.
3. Check the main power relays and grounds. A fried relay or corroded ground can mimic multiple module faults.
4. Use VCDS (VAG-COM) or another VW-capable scan tool (generic OBD2 won’t show the full picture).
5. Note which modules are showing “No Communication” versus those that respond but show internal faults. This helps identify if the issue is wiring/power or actual destroyed modules.
6. Gateway Module (central CAN hub) – if it’s dead, nothing else can talk.
7. Body Control Module (BCM/J519) – often gets fried, since it’s always powered.
8. Instrument Cluster and Infotainment sometimes go as well.

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