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Clutch Switch: Testing and Inspection



Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch -F36-, Checking

Special tools and equipment






- VAG1526A
- VAG1527B
- VAG1594A
- VAG1598/31
- VAS5051 with VAG5051/1

or

- VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

NOTE: This signal helps prevent excessive RPM oscillations and tip-in shocks when clutch is disengaged and is required for the cruise control system.

Test sequence
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control module for engine electronics using "address word" 01. Connecting VAS 5051/VAG1551 Scan Tool
Ignition must remain switched on for this.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display :


Read Measuring Value Block Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons -0-, -6- and -6- to select "display group number 066" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block 66 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch in display field 2.

Display Group 066:






If indications do not resemble description:

Checking switch
- Remove driver-side storage compartment.
- Disconnect harness connector at Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch.






- Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 2 for resistance measurement.
- Specification: approx. 0 ohm

- Depress clutch pedal.
- Specification: Infinity ohms (no continuity)

If specified value is not obtained:
- Check adjustment of Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch or
- Replace Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch.

If specified value is obtained:

Checking voltage supply






- Connect VAG1527B voltage tester as follows:

Harness connector Measure to
Terminal

1 Chassis Ground (GND)

- Switch ignition on.
- LED must light up.

If LED does not light up:
- Check wire connection from terminal 1 of connector to fuse holder for open circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND):

If LED lights up:

Checking activation
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not connect ECM. Wiring and Component Testing Using VAG1598/31 Test Box






- Check the following wire connection for open circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box
Terminal Socket

2 39

- Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.