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Connecting adapter cable, (68-pin) V.A.G 1598/18A (test box) to automatic gearbox control unit J217 > < Test table

A3 Mk1

Electrical check
Electrical check
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Hand-held multimeter -V.A.G 1526C- with
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t  Auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C- or
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t  Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 505x- with
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t  Multimeter cables -VAS 5051/7-
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t  Adapter cable, (68-pin) -V.A.G 1598/18A-
The test steps apply to:
t  Vehicles for which self-diagnosis does not indicate the source of the fault. In this case it is necessary to perform the complete electrical check.
t  Vehicles for which self-diagnosis indicates the specific source of the fault. Then only perform the test steps recommended in the fault table (selective fault-finding).
Requirements
l  Vehicle voltage supply OK.
l  Fuses OK → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
l  Earth connections have been checked for corrosion and poor contact → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
l  Battery earth strap and earth strap between gearbox and body have been checked for corrosion and poor contact.
l  All electrical equipment has been switched off.
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Connecting adapter cable, (68-pin) V.A.G 1598/18A (test box) to automatic gearbox control unit J217 > < Test table