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Engine speed signal, checking


Note:
The engine speed signal is output at terminal 37
of the Engine Control Module (ECM). The signal
is used, among other things, for RPM display in
the instrument cluster.

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24
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.

- Check the following wire connection for open
circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
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- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.
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Vehicle speed signal, checking


Notes:

The vehicle speed signal is generated by the
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- (at
transmission) and processed in the instrument
cluster.
The processed signal enters at terminal 54 of
the ECM and is used for idle stabilization and
tip-in shock reduction during shifting.

Test requirement:
Function and display of speedometer OK.
Troubleshooting:

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations binder
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Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01
-
9 .

Engine must run at idle for this.

WARNING!

Observe safety precautions to reduce the risk
of accidents during road test Page 24
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Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measurin
g Value Block
Q
Input displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -5- to select "display group number 005" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 5
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display:
- Determining via road test whether vehicle speed is displayed in display
field 3.
- If vehicle speed is not display, lift vehicle -if possible using a vehicle lift-
until front left wheel is free.
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Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01
-
9 .

Engine must run at idle for this.Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measurin
g Value Block
Q
Input display group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -5- and -0- to select "display group number 050" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 50
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display: (1 thru 4 display fields) - Switch A/C system off.

Specified value in display field 4: Compr. OFF
- Switch A/C system on using "Auto" button and adjust A/C system to
maximum cooling or heating power. Compressor must run.
Specified value in display field 4: Compr. ON
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- Depress gas pedal completely (swiftly) and then
release it (brief acceleration).


Specified value in display field 4: Indication
jumps for a few seconds from "Compr. ON"
to "Compr. OFF" (compressor is switched off
when vehicle accelerates).
If indications do not resemble description:

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24
-17
.

- Check the following wire connection for open
circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
A/C control
head -E87-
Terminal
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Troubleshooting & Component
Locations binder

- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.

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A/C system signal, checking

The A/C system signal notifies the Engine
Control Module (ECM), that the A/C system
requires a higher idle speed to achieve the
desired interior temperature (regardless of
whether heating or cooling is required).
The increase in idle speed based on presence of
the A/C system signal is control module
dependent and occurs only in vehicles with All
Wheel Drive (AWD) and manual transmission.

Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01
-
9 .

Engine must run at idle for this.Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
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If specified values are not obtained:
Read Measuring Value Block
Q
Input displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -5- and -6- to select "display group number 056" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
- Switch on A/C system, press "Auto" button and select the lowest temperature.
- Check indications in display field 3 and 4.

Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 056: Idle stabilization with engine at idle and operating temperature
Display xxx /min xxx /min
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Indicated Engine speed (actual) Engine speed (specified)
A/C readiness
A/C compressor
Functional range

A/C - LOW
A/C - HIGH Compr. OFF
Compr. ON
Specified value
720 to 820 RPM
1)
630 to 730 RPM 2) 760 RPM
1)
680 RPM 2) A/C - HIGH
Compr. ON
1) Front Wheel Drive Vehicles 2) All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24
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Brake light switch and brake pedal
switch, checking


Note:
For safety reasons, the instruction from the
accelerator pedal sensor (potentiometer) to the
ECM to open the throttle valve is suppressed
when brake is being operated. This requires the
brake light switch signal and also the brake pedal
switch signal in the control module.
If brake pedal is operated with accelerator pedal
constantly depressed, engine is immediately
regulated down to idle speed. A faulty switch can
lead to undesired regulation.

Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01
-
9 .

Ignition must remain switched on for this.Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
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