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Transmission Output Speed, Checking






Diagnostic Procedures

Transmission Output Speed, 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 5 + socket 38

Terminal 6 + socket 50

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 Sender for transmission output RPM (G195).

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

- Generate readiness code.