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Fuel Temperature Sensor, Checking



Fuel Temperature Sensor, Checking

NOTE: Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector.

Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
- V.A.G 1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram

Requirement







- The respective fuses of Diesel-Direct fuel injection system must be OK:
- Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
- For vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever must be in -P-.
- Parking brake must be engaged.
- Ignition is switched off.

Test sequence







- Disconnect 2-pin connector (arrow) from Fuel Temperature Sensor -G81-.
- Measure resistance between sensor terminals.







See diagram for specified value

Range A displays resistance values for the temperature range of 0 to 65 degrees C, range B displays resistance values for the temperature range of 65 to 100 degrees C.

Read-out examples:
- 30 degrees C corresponds to a resistance of 3790 to 4270 Ohms
- 80 degrees C corresponds to a resistance of 600 to 660 Ohms

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace Fuel Temperature Sensor -G81-.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

If specified value is obtained:
- Check wires to Engine Control Module (ECM) according to wiring diagram.

Check wires to control module
- Connect test box (1598/42) to Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) -J248- wiring harness using adapter cable (V.A.G 1598/39-1), connecting test box for wiring test. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test







- Check wires between test box and connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Terminal 1 + socket 40
Terminal 2 + socket 39

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ohms

- Check wires for short circuit to each other, to vehicle Ground (GND) and to B+.
Specified value: Infinite Ohms

If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) -J248-.