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Oxygen Sensor Signal Wire and Actuation, Checking



Oxygen Sensor Signal Wire And Actuation, Checking

NOTE: The oxygen sensor signal is monitored by the self-diagnosis.

- Interrogate fault memory.
- If oxygen sensor fault is displayed and oxygen sensor heating is OK, disconnect connector for relevant oxygen sensor.

Component locations of 4-pin oxygen sensor connectors







- Measure voltage with portable multimeter V.A.G 1526 (measuring range 2 V) between sockets 3 and 4 of connector at wiring harness.
- Switch on ignition.
Specification: 450 ±50 mV

If reading does not match specification:
- Check oxygen sensor wiring.

Bank 1 sensor 1, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-
Bank 1 sensor 2, Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-
Bank 2 sensor 1, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108-
Bank 2 sensor 2, Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) - G131-

If reading matches specification:
- Replace relevant oxygen sensor.

Checking oxygen sensor wiring, bank 1 sensor 1, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) - G39-

- Disconnect black 4-pin connector to bank 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-.
- Connect test box V.A.G 1598/31 at wiring harness to engine control module. Actual engine control module is not to be connected. Wiring And Component Check Using Test Box V.A.G 1598/31







- Check for open circuit in the following wiring.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

3 51
4 70

Resistance: max. 1.5 Ohm







- Additionally check for mutual short circuit in wiring at 4-pin connector.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

4 51

Specification: Infinite ohm (no continuity)







- Check screening wire for short to sensor wires.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

4 -
3 -

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)

If no fault is found in wiring:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.

Checking oxygen sensor wiring, bank 1 sensor 2, Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-

- Disconnect 4-pin connector to bank 1 O2S Behind TWC -G130-.
- Connect test box V.A.G 1598/31 at wiring harness to engine control module. Actual engine control module is not to be connected. Wiring And Component Check Using Test Box V.A.G 1598/31







- Check for open circuit in the following wiring.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

3 68
4 69

Resistance: max. 1.5 Ohm







- Additionally check for mutual short circuit in wiring at 4-pin connector.

Connector at wiring harness, Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
socket socket

4 68

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)

- Check screening wire for short to sensor wires.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

4 -
3 -

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)

If no fault is found in wiring:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- .

Checking oxygen sensor wiring, bank 2 sensor 1, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108-

- Disconnect black 4-pin connector to bank 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108.
- Connect test box V.A.G 1598/31 at wiring harness to engine control module. Actual engine control module is not to be connected. Wiring And Component Check Using Test Box V.A.G 1598/31







- Check for open circuit in the following wiring.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket
3 12
4 13

Resistance: max. 1.5 Ohm


- Additionally check for mutual short circuit in wiring at 4-pin connector.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

4 12

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)







- Check screening wire for short to sensor wires.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

4 -
3 -

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)

- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.

Checking oxygen sensor wiring, bank 2 sensor 2, Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G131-

- Disconnect 4-pin connector to bank 2 O2S 2 Behind TWC -G131-.
- Connect test box V.A.G 1598/31 at wiring harness to engine control module. Actual engine control module is not to be connected. Wiring And Component Check Using Test Box V.A.G 1598/31







- Check for open circuit in the following wiring.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

3 10
4 11

Resistance: max. 1.5 Ohm

- Additionally check for mutual short circuit in wiring at 4-pin connector.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G
harness, socket 1598/31, socket

4 10

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)







- Check screening wire for short to sensor wires.

Connector at wiring Test box V.A.G 1598/31,
harness, socket socket

4 -
3 -

Specification: Infinite Ohm (no continuity)

If no fault is found in wiring:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.