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Checking electronic engine power control (electronic throttle) > < Testing power steering pressure switch -F88
Motronic injection and ignition system (4-cyl. turbo)
Testing auxiliary signals
Testing data exchange between Motronic system and ABS (CAN bus)
 
G24-0021

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • ◆ V.A.G 1526 A
  • ◆ V.A.G 1594 A
  • ◆ V.A.G 1598/31
  • ◆ VAS 5051 with VAS 5051/1
  • or
  • ◆ V.A.G 1551 with V.A.G 1551/3 A
  • ‒ Interrogate fault memory of ABS control unit.

If a fault relating to the CAN bus appears on the display:

  • ‒ Connect test box V.A.G 1598/31 to wiring harness for engine control unit. Do not connect to the engine control unit itself.
    .
  • ‒ Test for open circuit and short to positive or earth in the following wiring connections:

Test box
V.A.G 1598/31
Socket

ABS control unit
-J104
Contact

58
60

=> Current flow diagrams,
=> Electrical fault-finding
=> and Fitting locations binder

  • ‒ Rectify short circuit or open circuit if necessary.

If the wiring is OK:

  • ‒ Try renewing first the ABS control unit, then the engine control unit.

Checking electronic engine power control (electronic throttle) > < Testing power steering pressure switch -F88