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Electrical Check

Electrical check

Special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 A or Fluke 83 multimeter or equivalent
- V.A.G 1594 A Adapter set
- V.A.G 1598/14 Test box (basic equipment)
- V.A.G 1598/47 Test box

Check requirements
- Battery voltage OK
- Fuses OK
- Ground connections OK

Note:
- The socket assignments of test box V.A.G 1598/47 are identical to Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- contact assignment in the wiring diagram.
- The specified values are valid for an ambient temperature from 0°C to 40°C.
- If the readings obtained differ from the specified values, determine fault according to wiring diagram.
- If the readings obtained differ only slightly from the specified values, clean the sockets and connectors of the testers and test leads and repeat the test. Before replacing the particular components, test the wiring and connections and, particularly if specified values are below 10 Ohms, repeat resistance measurements on the component.