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Auxiliary Instruments In Center Console, Checking

Auxiliary instruments in center console, checking

Voltmeter (G14), checking




- switch ignition ON
- voltmeter must show battery voltage

If NO
- check wiring to voltmeter for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary (see troubleshooting section)


Oil pressure gauge (G11), checking

Note: Use the same procedure on 4-cylinder and 5-cylinder models.




- remove wire connector from terminal G on engine oil pressure sensor
- sensor located on left side of engine block on 5-cylinder models
- sensor located on top of oil filter housing on 4-cylinder models

- connect tester VW 1301 between sensor connector and ground
- switch ignition ON
- adjust VW 1301 as follows:
dial setting gauge reads
350 5 bar (72.5 psi)
150 2 bar (29.0 psi)
10 0 bar (0.0 psi)




- oil pressure gauge must correspond with specified values

If NO
- check wiring to oil pressure gauge for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary (see troubleshooting section)


Oil temperature gauge (G9), checking

Note: Use the same procedure on 4-cylinder and 5-cylinder models.

- remove sound dampening pan from below engine compartment



- remove wire connector from oil temperature sensor
- sensor located on oil pump housing on 5-cylinder models
- sensor located on top of oil filter housing on 4-cylinder models

- connect tester VW 1301 between sensor connector and ground
- switch ignition ON
- adjust VW 1301 as follows:
dial setting gauge reads
26 170°C (338°F)
150 130°C (266°F)
690 60°C (140°F)




- oil temperature gauge must correspond with specified values

If NO
- check wiring to oil temperature gauge for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary (see troubleshooting section)