• Earth connections for gearbox in order.
Earth connecting points are located in plenum chamber and below the battery in engine compartment.
Check battery earth strap and earth strap between battery and gearbox.
Electric/electronic components and Fitting locations from => Page
4.2 - Electrical check
- Switch off ignition, open bonnet.
- -> Release multi-pin connector, then pull connector off control unit.
- -> Fit test box V.A.G 1598/18 onto multi-pin connector (1) and lock, in direction of arrow (2).
Using test box V.A.G 1598/18 the wiring can be checked according to current flow diagram.
- Before connecting the test leads the correct measuring range on tester must be adjusted. Otherwise the
electronic components can be destroyed !
◆ Use the hand multimeter V.A.G 1526 with auxiliary cables from V.A.G 1594 for testing.
◆ The specified values are valid for an ambient temperature from 0 °C...40 °C.
◆ If the readings obtained differ from the specified values, determine fault on the basis of the current flow
diagram.
◆ If the readings obtained differ only slightly from the specified values, clean sockets and connectors of the
testers and test leads and repeat test. Before replacing the particular components, test wiring and connec‐
tions and, particularly if specified values are below 10 ω, repeat resistance measurement on component.
Golf 1998 ➤
Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997
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01 - Self-diagnosis, Electrical check