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WARNING!

Be alert when working on or near the engine
and ignition wires. High secondary ignition
voltage can cause serious personal injury
and damage vehicle components.

DO NOT touch or disconnect ignition system
wires when the engine is running or being
cranked at starting RPM.
DO NOT operate the starter if fuel injectors
are removed.

Be sure the ignition is switched OFF, when:
Disconnecting or connecting the battery,
ignition wires, or test equipment leads
Disconnecting fuel injection system wiring
Washing the engine or engine
compartment.

BEFORE cranking the engine at starting RPM
(e.g. for compression testing) disable ignition
and fuel injection systems:
Disconnect connector for ignition coil power
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CAUTION!

BEFORE disconnecting the battery:

Stop the engine.
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF (also
applies when connecting the battery). Failure
to do so may damage the Engine Control
Module (ECM).
Be sure of the proper radio code (for vehicles
equipped with coded anti-theft radio).

Be sure the battery negative (-) cable is
disconnected, when:
Working on the electrical system
Resistance (spot) welding or electric arc
welding anywhere on the vehicle.

When connecting and disconnecting
electrical test equipment (LED voltage tester,
multimeter, etc.):
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF.
Use correct adapters from the VW1594
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Fuel injection system, servicing

Servicing ignition system page 28
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Notes:

Fuel hoses in the engine compartment must be
secured with spring-type clamps. Screw-type
clamps or equivalent must not be used.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has On
Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability, and is
equipped with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
memory. Before repairing or adjusting any
components or systems, first check DTC
memory. Also check all vacuum connections for
leaks ("false air").
For proper operation of electrical and electronic
components, a Battery Positive Voltage (B+)
supply of at least 11.5 volts is required.
Do not use any gasket sealers or other
automotive chemical compounds that contain
silicone. Traces of silicone drawn into the
engine pass unburned into the exhaust and can
damage the oxygen sensors.
Do not use any electrical contact sprays or
equivalent near oxygen sensor connections.
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If there is voltage:

If display = Htg.bC.ON:
If display switches between "Htg.bC.ON" and "Htg.bC.OFF:" - Connect multimeter between harness connector terminal 2 (to ECM)
and Battery Positive Voltage (B+), using VW1594 connector test kit.
- Measure voltage supply and check display in display group 40, display
field 2.
Specified value: 11.0-14.5 volts Specified value: 0.0-12.0 volts (oscillating)
- Switch ignition off.
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If there is voltage:

If display = Htg.aC.ON:
If display switches between "Htg.aC.ON" and "Htg.aC.OFF:" - Connect multimeter between harness connector terminal 2 (to ECM)
and Battery Positive Voltage (B+), using VW1594 connector test kit.
- Measure voltage supply and check display in display group 40, display
field 4.
Specified value: 11.0-14.5 volts Specified value: 0.0-12.0 volts (oscillating)
- Switch ignition off.
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- Check wiring for short circuits between terminals
of 3-pin connector, and between connector and
ECM/test box.


Connector terminal 1 to ECM/test box
socket 12

Specified value:

- Switch multimeter to 20 VDC measuring
range.

- Check wiring at 3-pin connector for short circuit
to B+ (battery positive voltage), according to
applicable wiring diagram.


Connector terminal 1 to vehicle Ground

Connector terminal 2 to vehicle Ground

Specified value: 0 volts
If wiring is OK:

- Replace Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) -G70-.

-
Check readiness code page 01
-70
. If
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- Compare display with specified value for engine
coolant temperature sensor (display field 3):

Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 4: General engine data
Display xxx RPM xx.xxx V
xxx.x C
xxx.x C
Indicates Engine
speed
(in 40 RPM
steps) Battery Positive
Voltage (B+) Engine coolant temperature Intake air
temperature
Range 0 - 6800
RPM 0.000 - 16.500 V -46.5 to 141.0 -46.5 to 141.0
Specified
value 0 RPM 10.000 - 14.500 V approx. ambient temperature 1), 2) ---

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Evaluation of display group 4
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1) After a long standing period (approx. 12 hours). 2) If indicated temperature deviates significantly from the ambient temperature, check ECT sensor wiring for resistance or
open circuits.
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- Check wiring for short circuit between ECM/test box and 4-pin harness
connector according to wiring diagram.

Connector terminal 1 to vehicle Ground
Connector terminal 1 to ECM/test box socket 67
Connector terminal 1 to terminal 3
Connector terminal 3 to vehicle Ground
Specified value:
- Check wiring between ECM and 4-pin harness connector for short
circuit to battery B+.

Connector terminal 1 to vehicle Ground
Connector terminal 3 to vehicle Ground
Specified value: 0 volts
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