Transmission Speed Sensor, Checking

Diagnostic Procedures

Transmission Speed Sensor, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter (VAG1526) or multimeter (VAG1715)

• Connector test kit (VAG1594)

• Wiring diagram

Test requirements

• Respective fuses in fuse box (instrument panel, right) must be OK:

• Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.

• Ground (GND) connections to transmission must be OK.

• Selector lever must be in P position.

• Ignition switched off.

Checking wiring

- Connect test box to control module wiring harness , connect test box for wiring test.

- Disconnect 8-pin harness connector (arrow - 3 -).





- Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.





Terminal 3 + socket 51

Terminal 4 + socket 39

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 ohms

- Also check wires for short circuit to each other.

Specified value: infinite ohms

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace Sensor for transmission RPM (G182).

- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM) , Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.

- Generate readiness code.