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       The CAN-bus terminates in a resistor. It prevents 
the transmitted data from returning as an echo 
from the ends and corrupting data.  
      The terminal resistances of the CAN-bus have a 
value of 120   and are located in the ABS 
control module (w/EDL) -J104- and the Engine 
Control Module (ECM) -item 3-. This results in an 
overall terminal resistance of approx. 60  .        The steering angle sensor -G85- transmits its 
data to the control module via the CAN-bus. It 
does not have a terminal resistance.  
      As of implementation of control module 8D0 907 
389 D/E, the CAN-bus is connected centrally in 
the Engine Control Module (ECM) with a 
resistance of approximately 66  . All other 
control modules connected to the CAN system 
(for example the ABS control module -J104-) are 
connected with a high ohm resistance of 2.6 k .  
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CAN-bus system, checking
 
     
The DTC table indicated you needed to check 
the bus: 
     
-  Using the relevant wiring diagram, determine 
how many control modules are connected to the 
CAN-bus. 
     
-  Check that the multiple connectors of the control 
modules are properly connected (unobstructed). 
     
-  Connect the VAG1551 (or VAG1552) scan tool 
and press the -0- button twice to select the 
"Automatic Check" function 00. 
     
- Before checking the bus wires, make sure that 
none of the control modules connected have a 
function malfunction. 
     
Note:  
     In this context, a function malfunction means a 
malfunction that doesn't directly affect the bus 
system, but that interrupts the functioning of a 
system. This could be a malfunctioning sensor, 
for example. A malfunctioning sensor would 
mean that the sensor signal could no longer be 
used for data transfer in the bus system. This 
type of malfunction indirectly affects the bus 
system. Communication to the control modules 
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