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Checking wiring between automatic gearbox control unitJ217 and gearbox

Checking wiring between automatic gearbox control unit -J217- and gearbox

Carry out the following test if the electrical check indicates a fault between gearbox and automatic gearbox control unit -J217-.

–	Connect adapter cable, (68-pin) -V.A.G 1598/18A- (test box) to automatic gearbox control unit -J217- → Chapter.

–	Press release tabs -arrows A- on the sides to unplug electrical connector and pull off upwards.

–	Connect multimeter for resistance measurement between contacts on the 10-pin connector and the sockets on adapter cable, (68-pin) -V.A.G 1598/18A- (test box), as shown in the following table.

l	Specification: in each case less than 1.5 Ω.

Note

t	If readout does not match specification, rectify open circuit in wiring according to current flow diagram and check connector for contact corrosion, moisture and leaks.

t	If readout obtained in this wiring check matches specification, the wiring harness in the gearbox must be checked. In order to do this, remove conductor strip → Rep. Gr.38.

t	If no faults are detected in the wiring harness in the gearbox, renew valve body → Rep. Gr.38.

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