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Servotronic Solenoid Valve, Checking






Servotronic Solenoid Valve, Checking

- Remove storage compartment on driver side.

- Remove Servotronic Control Module (J236), item 2.





- Set Digital Multimeter (V.A.G 1526) to ohm measuring range up to 200 ohm.

- Measure control module connector between contacts 2 and 5.

Specified value: 5 to 20 Ohm.

If specified value is not reached:

- Disconnect Servotronic Solenoid Valve connector (in left wheel housing).

- Check line between control module connector and Servotronic Solenoid Valve connector for short circuit and interruption.

- If electric line to wiring harness in left wheel housing is OK, remove steering gear.

- Vehicles with fused connector cable at Servotronic Solenoid Valve, replace solenoid valve.

- Vehicles with no fused connector cable at Servotronic Solenoid Valve, disconnect connector and check connector cable for short circuit and interruption.

- If connector cable is OK, replace Servotronic Solenoid Valve.