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4. If ECT sensor temperature value is extremely high, approximately 285°F (141°C), possible cause is short

to ground. Go to step 6 . If ECT sensor temperature value is extremely low, approximately -50°F (-46°C),
possible cause is open circuit or short to positive. Go to next step.

5. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 26 . Using a jumper wire, bridge terminal with

Brown/Blue wire and terminal No. 3 of ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 28 . Using scan tool,
observe ECT sensor temperature value. If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately -50°F (46°C),
turn ignition off. Go to step 7 . If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately 285°F (141°C), turn
ignition off. Replace faulty ECT sensor. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is
complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

6. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 26 . Using scan tool, observe ECT sensor

temperature value. If after disconnecting ECT sensor harness connector, temperature value is
approximately 285°F (141°C), turn ignition off. Go to next step. If after disconnecting ECT sensor
harness connector, temperature value is approximately -50°F (-46°C), turn ignition off. Replace faulty
ECT sensor. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn
procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

7. Disconnect ECM harness connector, leave ECM disconnected from test box. Connect Test Box (VAG

1598/31) to ECM harness connector. See CONNECTING VAG TEST BOX . Disconnect ECT sensor
harness connector. See Fig. 26 . Using DVOM, measure resistance between ECT sensor harness
connector terminal with Brown/Blue wire and test box socket No. 108. See Fig. 28 . Record resistance
reading. Measure resistance between ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 and test box socket
No. 93. Record resistance reading. Resistance should be a maximum of 1.5 ohms for each reading. Go to
next step.

8. Check ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 for short circuit to test box socket No. 108. Check

ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 for short circuit to battery positive and ground. Check
Brown/Blue wire on ECT sensor harness connector for short circuit to B+. Repair as necessary. After
repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST
DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE . If wiring and ECT sensor are okay, replace faulty ECM. See
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Erase DTC memory. Verify
repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN
PROCEDURE .

Test Procedure - (Beetle, GTI & Jetta - Engine Code AWP)

1. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 29 . Using DVOM, measure resistance of ECT sensor

between ECT sensor terminals C and D. See Fig. 30 and ECT SENSOR (G62) RESISTANCE table. If
ECT sensor resistance is okay, reconnect ECT sensor harness connector. Go to next step. If resistance is
not okay, replace faulty ECT sensor. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete.
Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

2. Verify battery voltage is a minimum of 11.5 volts and all fuses are okay. Repair as necessary. Connect

Scan Tool. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES . Turn ignition on. Using scan

WARNING:

To avoid injury, allow cooling system to cool and carefully release system
pressure.

NOTE:

Engine must be cold before performing test procedure.

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tool, check ECT sensor temperature value. If ECT sensor temperature value deviates greatly from ECT
sensor ambient temperature, go to step 4 . If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately the same as
ECT sensor ambient temperature, go to next step.

Start engine and idle. Using scan tool, observe ECT sensor temperature value. Temperature value should
steadily increase. If ECT sensor temperature value did not steadily increase, replace faulty ECT sensor.
After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See
TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

4. If ECT sensor temperature value is extremely high, approximately 285°F (141°C), possible cause is short

to ground. Go to step 6 . If ECT sensor temperature value is extremely low, approximately -50°F (-46°C),
possible cause is open circuit or short to positive. Go to next step.

5. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 29 . Using a jumper wire, bridge terminal with

Brown/Blue wire and terminal No. 3 of ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 32 . Using scan tool,
observe ECT sensor temperature value. If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately -50°F (46°C),
turn ignition off. Go to step 7 . If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately 285°F (141°C), turn
ignition off. Replace faulty ECT sensor. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is
complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

6. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 29 . Using scan tool, observe ECT sensor

7. Disconnect ECM harness connector, leave ECM disconnected from test box. Connect Test Box (VAG

1598/31) to ECM harness connector. See CONNECTING VAG TEST BOX . Disconnect ECT sensor
harness connector. See Fig. 29 . Using DVOM, measure resistance between ECT sensor harness
connector terminal with No. 3 and test box socket No. 93. See Fig. 32 . Record resistance reading.
Measure resistance between ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 4 and test box socket No. 108.
Record resistance reading. Resistance should be a maximum of 1.5 ohms for each reading. Go to next
step.

8. Check ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 for short circuit to test box socket No. 108. Check

ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 for short circuit to battery positive and ground. Check ECT
sensor harness connector terminal No. 4 for short circuit to battery positive. Repair as necessary. After
repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST
DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE . If wiring and ECT sensor are okay, replace faulty ECM. See
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Erase DTC memory. Verify
repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN

NOTE:

Next test step tests ECT sensor through its full range.

NOTE:

Scan Tool (VAG 1551/1552) and (VAS 5051/5052) displays temperature in 1
to 1.5 degree increments. If engine does not run smoothly in certain
temperature ranges and temperature value does not increase without
interruption, signal is intermittent. ECT sensor must be replaced. After
repairs, erase DTC memory.

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PROCEDURE .

Test Procedure - Passat

1. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 31 . Using DVOM, measure resistance of ECT sensor

between ECT sensor terminals "C" and "D". See Fig. 30 . See ECT SENSOR (G62) RESISTANCE
table. If ECT sensor resistance is okay, reconnect ECT sensor harness connector. Go to next step. If
resistance is not okay, replace faulty ECT sensor. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is
complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

2. Verify battery voltage is a minimum of 11.5 volts and all fuses are okay. Repair as necessary. Connect

Scan Tool. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES . Turn ignition on. Using scan
tool, check ECT sensor temperature value. If ECT sensor temperature value deviates greatly from ECT
sensor ambient temperature, go to step 4 . If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately the same as
ECT sensor ambient temperature, go to next step.

4. If ECT sensor temperature value is extremely high, approximately 285°F (141°C), possible cause is short

to ground. Go to step 6 . If ECT sensor temperature value is extremely low, approximately -50°F (-46°C),
possible cause is open circuit or short to positive. Go to next step.

5. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 31 . Using a jumper wire, bridge terminals No. 3 and

4 of ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 32 . Using scan tool, observe ECT sensor temperature value.
If ECT sensor temperature value is approximately -50°F (46°C), turn ignition off. Go to step 7 . If ECT
sensor temperature value is approximately 285°F (141°C), turn ignition off. Replace faulty ECT sensor.
After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See
TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

6. Disconnect ECT sensor harness connector. See Fig. 31 . Using scan tool, observe ECT sensor

temperature value. If after disconnecting ECT sensor harness connector, temperature value is
approximately 285°F (141°C), turn ignition off. Go to next step. If after disconnecting ECT sensor

WARNING:

To avoid injury, allow cooling system to cool and carefully release system
pressure.

NOTE:

Engine must be cold before performing test procedure.

NOTE:

Next test step tests ECT sensor through its full range.

NOTE:

Scan Tool (VAG 1551) and (VAG 1552) displays temperature in 1 to 1.5
degree increments. If engine does not run smoothly in certain temperature
ranges and temperature value does not increase without interruption,
signal is intermittent. ECT sensor must be replaced. After repairs, erase
DTC memory.

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harness connector, temperature value is approximately -50°F (-46°C), turn ignition off. Replace faulty
ECT sensor. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn
procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

7. Disconnect ECM harness connector, leave ECM disconnected from test box. Connect Test Box (VAG

1598/31) to ECM harness connector. See CONNECTING VAG TEST BOX . Disconnect ECT sensor
harness connector. See Fig. 31 . Using DVOM, measure resistance between ECT sensor harness
connector terminal with No. 3 and test box socket No. 108. See Fig. 32 . Record resistance reading.
Measure resistance between ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 4 and test box socket No. 93.
Record resistance reading. Resistance should be a maximum of 1.5 ohms for each reading. Go to next
step.

8. Check ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 for short circuit to test box socket No. 93. Check

ECT sensor harness connector terminal No. 4 for short circuit to battery positive and ground. Check ECT
sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 for short circuit to battery positive. Repair as necessary. After
repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST
DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE . If wiring and ECT sensor are okay, replace faulty ECM. See
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Erase DTC memory. Verify
repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN
PROCEDURE .

ECT SENSOR (G62) RESISTANCE

DTC P1624/18032: REQUEST FOR WARNING LAMP ON ACTIVE

Test Requirements

Ensure battery is okay. Ensure all fuses are okay, battery voltage is at least 11.5 volts and fuel pump relay is
okay. Ensure all electrical accessories are off and A/C is off.

Test Procedure

Connect scan tool. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES . Turn ignition on, engine off.
Following scan tool manufacturer's instructions, check Transmission Control Module (J217) for DTCs. Repair
as necessary. After repairs, erase DTC memory. Verify repair. Test is complete. Perform ECM relearn
procedure. See TEST DRIVE RELEARN PROCEDURE .

DTC P1626/18034: DRIVETRAIN DATA BUS - NO SIGNAL FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL
MODULE (J217)

Temperature °F (°C)

Ohms

86 (30)

1500-2000

104 (40)

1000-1500

122 (50)

800-1000

140 (60)

500-700

158 (70)

375-500

176 (80)

275-375

194 (90)

225-275

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