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Wiring and Components, Checking using Test Box VAG 1598/42






Wiring and Components, Checking with Test Box (V.A.G 1598/42)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Adapter Cable (V.A.G 1598/39-1)

Adapter Cable (V.A.G 1598/39-2)

Test Box (V.A.G 1598/42)

The (V.A.G 1598/42) is designed with 105 terminals. It can be connected to one of the engine control modules via 2 different adapter cables.






For testing at the 60-pin harness connection, the (V.A.G 1598/39-1) is connected to the test box with connector "A". Components of the 60-pin harness connection.

For testing at the 94-pin harness connection, the (V.A.G 1598/39-2) is connected to the test box with connectors "A" and "B". Components of the 94-pin harness connection.

The (V.A.G 1598/42) is designed so that it can be connected simultaneously to the engine control module harness and the engine control module itself.

This is advantageous because electronic engine control remains fully functional (for example measurement of signals with engine running) when the test box is attached.

The procedures will indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) is to remain connected to the test box or not.

Procedure

- Remove the ECM. Refer to => [ Engine Control Module ] Engine Control Module.


Risk of destroying electrical components.

Before connecting test leads, switch on respective measuring range and observe test conditions.

- Connect (V.A.G 1598/42) to wiring harness with (V.A.G 1598/39-1) or (V.A.G 1598/39-2). Clamp test box Ground (GND) clip to battery negative terminal. The procedure will indicate whether the ECM is to be connected to the test box or not.






The procedure will indicate whether the ECM is to be connected to the test box or not.

- Perform test as described in respective repair procedure.

Installing the ECM

Install in reverse order of removal.

- Thereafter, the ECM must be equipped with the metal retainer.

- Clean threaded holes for shear bolts of locking compound residue. Cleaning can be performed with a thread cutter (tap).

- Always use new shear bolts.

- Check the DTC memory and, if necessary, erased. After DTC memory is erased, a readiness code must be generated for the engine control module using operating mode "Guided Fault-Finding".