With Generic Scan Tool
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40-, Checking
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G1526A hand multimeter
- V.A.G 1527 B Voltage Tester
- V.A.G1594A connector test kit
- V.A.G1598/31 test box
Test requirement:
- Ignition switched off.
Checking activation
- If installed, slide back rubber grommet from connector for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
- Connect voltage tester e.g. V.A.G 1527 B with measuring probes and connector adapters from V.A.G 1594 A between socket 2 (CMP sensor signal) and socket 1 (B+); the harness connector remains connected.
NOTE: Connector sockets are numbered respectively on the rear side of the connector.
- Operate starter for a few seconds.
- LED must blink.
NOTE: Voltage testers do not go out completely during low current pick-up between activations by the ECM, but rather continue to glow a little and then get significantly brighter during activation.
- Switch ignition off.
If LED does not blink:
Checking voltage supply
- Disconnect harness connector (arrow) from Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40-.
- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:
Harness connector Measure to
Terminal
1 Engine Ground (GND)
- Switch ignition on.
Specified value: about 5 V
- Switch ignition off.
Checking signal wire
- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:
Harness connector Measure to
Terminal
2 Engine Ground (GND)
- Switch ignition on.
Specified value: approx. battery voltage
- Switch ignition off.
Checking Ground (GND) wire
- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:
Harness connector Measure to
Terminal
3 B+
Specified value: about 10 V
If all specified values are being reached and the LED does not blink (measured between terminal 1 and 2 with starter and connector connected):
- Replace Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
If specified values are not obtained:
Checking wire connections between Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor and Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Connect test box to wiring harness of Engine Control Module (ECM) ECM is not connected.. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring and Component Test
- Check the following wire connections for open circuit according to wiring diagram:
Harness connector Test box
Terminal Socket
1 (B+) 98
2 (signal) 86
3 (Ground -GND-) 108
Specified value: Wire resistance max 1.5 Ohms
- Also check wires for short circuit to each other as well as to B+ and Ground (GND).
Specified value: Infinite Ohms (no continuity)
- If necessary, repair wire connection.
Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:
1. Check DTC memory. Mode 3: Check DTC Memory
2. If necessary, erase DTC memory. Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
3. Generate readiness code. Readiness Code, Generating
- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.