Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Testing and Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor, Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› multimeter.
‹› Wiring diagram.
Test procedure
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Observe safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Service
Precautions/Safety Precautions
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Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Service Precautions/Clean Working Conditions
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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] See: Powertrain Management/Computers and
Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Preliminary Check
Start diagnosis
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Connect the scan tool.
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Engine MUST be at room temperature.
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Turn the ignition switch ON.
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Using the scan tool, check the ambient air temperature:
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
If the specified value was obtained:
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Fault may be intermittent. Check for proper connection, damaged wiring or loose terminals.
‹› The reading may default to 419 °F if the circuit is open or shorted to ground. The display on the cluster will read 3 dashes.
If the specified value was Not obtained:
Checking internal resistance
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Disconnect the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (G17) electrical harness connector.
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Using a multimeter, check the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (G17) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
Use the chart below for the specified values:
Specified values: