Vans up to 05.96

NOTES:
- Tools required:
- Multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent)
- Test light VAG 1527 or equivalent
- Test box VAG 1598 with adapter cable VAG 1598/8
- Test box VAG 1598 connector pin assignment is identical to the instrument cluster contact pin assignment.
- If specifications are achieved, check printed circuit foil with connections and components.
- If specifications are not achieved, check wiring according to wiring diagram, See Electrical Wiring Diagrams.

CAUTION: If wiring to instrument cluster is damaged, replace the complete harness. DO NOT repair.

Test Prerequisites:
- Battery voltage OK.
- Relevant fuses OK.
See Electrical Wiring Diagrams.





1- Instrument cluster
2- Test box VAG 1598 with connecting lead.
3- Connecting Lead
4- Multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent)
5- Adapter cable VAG 1598/8
6- instrument cluster wiring harness

- Fold down relay plate cover.
- Pull multi-pin connector off from rear of instrument cluster -1-.
- Connect test box VAG 1598 with adapter cable VAG 1598/8 to instrument cluster and detached wiring harness (plug must be felt to engage).

Instrument Cluster Up To 05.96, Multi-Pin Connector Terminal Assignments:





1- To coolant level indicator sensor
2- Terminal 31, ground
3- Terminal 31, ground
4- Signal from speed sensor on instrument cluster -G54-
5- From oil pressure switch 1.8 /1.4 or 0.9 bar
6- Oil pressure switch 0.3 bar
7- Terminal 1 / Terminal W or RPM signal from Digifant Engine Control Module
8- Terminal 30, battery positive
9- Terminal 58b, illumination
10- Terminal 15
11- Vacant
12- Generator warning light, terminal 61





13- Brake, handbrake/seat belt warning light
14- Glow period warning light
15- Fuel gauge
16- Turn signal warning light, left
17- Coolant temperature gauge
18- Turn signal warning light, right
19- High beam warning light
20- Automatic transmission selector range display

Test Steps 1-6:

a) Use LED voltage tester VAG 1527 or equivalent

Test Steps 7-9:

b) Not possible with engine at operating temperature.