Vans from 05.96 on
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 05.96 on, Multi-Pin Connector Terminal Assignments:
1- Outside air temperature sensor, ground
2- Coolant warning light
3- Terminal 31, ground
4- Multi-Function Indicator (reset)*
5- Terminal 31b, ground
6- Multi-Function Indicator (memory)*
7- Road speed signal
8- From oil pressure switch 1.8 bar
9- Oil pressure switch 0.3 bar
10- Terminal 1 /Terminal W
11- Terminal 30, battery positive
12- Terminal 58b, instrument illumination
13- Terminal 15
14- Fog light indicator (if equipped)
* only on vehicles with Multi-Function Indicator (MFI)
15- Multi-Function Indicator selector switch (mode)*
16- Generator warning light, terminal 61
17- Oil temperature sender
18- Brake, handbrake/seat belt warning light
19- Outside air temperature sensor, signal*
20- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
21- Fuel gauge
22- Turn signal warning light, left
23- Coolant temperature gauge
24- Turn signal warning light, right
25- High beam control light
26- Fuel consumption signal*
27- Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G22-, signal
28- Automatic transmission selector range display
* only on vehicles with Multi-Function Indicator (MFI)