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       If LED comes on:  
     
Check activation  
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box to wiring harness 
for engine control module. Do not connect to the 
engine control module itself   Page 24
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      Test the following wiring connections for open 
circuits and short to B+ or Ground (GND):  
     
Harness 
connector  
terminal  
VAG1598/31 test box, 
socket  
1   39  
     
-  Repair any open/short circuit as necessary.
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Crash signal, checking
 
      The Engine Control Module (ECM) receives the 
crash signal ("Crash shut-down activated") from 
the airbag control module.  
      If the airbag control module sends the crash 
signal to the ECM (if an accident occurred or if a 
output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) was carried 
out), the ECM shuts off the fuel pump, that 
means the engine stalls, however, afterwards the 
engine can be started again (e.g. when removing 
the vehicle from the accident area)  
      The ECM cannot switch off the fuel pump during 
an accident if the malfunction "Crash Signal from 
Airbag Control Unit/Range Performance" from 
the airbag control module is sent to ECM. The 
engine control module cannot recognize the 
crash signal from the airbag control module; e.g.: 
if the wiring between the ECM and the airbag 
control module is faulty.  
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box to wiring harness 
for engine control module. Do not connect to the 
engine control module itself   Page 24
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       Test the following wiring connections for open 
circuit and/or short to B+ or Ground (GND) and 
open circuit.  
     
VAG1598/31 test 
box, socket  
Airbag control module, 
contact  
67    Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations   
      Resistance in wiring: max. 1.5 ohm  
      Eliminate open circuit or short circuit.  
     
       Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations         If no malfunctions are found in wiring: Check 
DTC memory of airbag control module.  
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Signal for rough road recognition from 
ABS/EDL control module, checking
 
     
Note:  
     
The ABS/EDL control module generates the 
rough road signal if it recognizes wheel spin on 
a wheel. The Engine Control Module (ECM) 
switches off the misfire recognition once the 
rough road signal is recognized by the ECM. 
     The rough road signal should only be checked if 
the malfunction (P1606) 18014 "Rough Road 
Spec Engine Torque ABS-ECU/Electrical 
Malfunction" is stored in the DTC memory. It is 
possible that the malfunction "Misfiring" is also 
stored in DTC memory, however this is then a 
sequence error and should be ignored. 
     The wiring and the rough road signal is 
monitored by the ECM. 
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Test conditions 
     
Control module coding OK   Page 01
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Test sequence 
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box to wiring harness 
for engine control module. Do not connect to the 
engine control module itself   Page 24
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-  Check wire from test box socket 74 to ABS 
Control Module according to wiring diagram for 
short circuit or open circuit. 
     
       Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations   
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       If no malfunction is detected:  
     
-  Replace ABS control module.
      If, after the ABS control module has been 
replaced the malfunction appears again:  
     
-  Replace Engine Control Module (ECM)   Page 
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Data exchange between Engine/ABS/ 
Transmission control module, checking
 
     
Notes:  
     
The data exchange between the various control 
modules is carried out via a bus system. 
     The term "Bus" refers to a system for 
transmitting and distributing data. 
     The wires which connect the control modules 
and convey the data between them are called 
data wires. 
     Data is transmitted via data wires in serial, i.e. 
in a specific order to the connected control 
modules. 
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Checking bus system  
      The principle of the test is independent of the 
number of control modules/systems connected to 
the CAN-bus.  
      The DTC table suggested checking the data 
exchange between the Engine Control Module 
(ECM) and CAN capable control modules.  
     
-  Start engine (if engine will not start, switch 
ignition on). 
     
-  Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool 
and select the control module for engine 
electronics using "address word" 01   Page 01
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9 . 
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
When indicated on display:  
-  Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and 
press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read measurin
g value block 
Q
Enter displa
y group number XXX
    
When indicated on display:  
-  Press buttons -1-, -2- and -5- to select "display group number 125" and 
press -Q- button to confirm input. 
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Read measuring value block 125  
1 
2 
3 
4
    
When indicated on display:  
-  Check indications in display fields 1 through 4.
   CAN capable control modules connected to the Engine Control Module 
(ECM) are indicated: 
 
No indication (display field empty): Control module not CAN-
capable 
 Indication 1: CAN capable control module is connected to databus
 Indication 0: CAN capable control module is not connected to 
databus (e.g. in case of malfunction) 
Read measuring value block 125   
ABS 1 
Combi 1 
    
Example:  
Note:  
Display group 125 indicates all systems that communicate with the Engine 
Control Module (ECM) via the CAN-bus. (In this example, the ABS control 
module and the instrument cluster). If these systems are not installed, the 
display fields in display group 125 that are intended for them will be 
empty. Display field 1 will indicate "Transmission 1" and display field 4 will 
indicate "A/C 1" if these systems are communicated with the Engine 
Control Module (ECM) via the CAN-bus. 
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Read measuring value block 126  
1 
2 
3 
4
    
Note:  
Display group 126 indicates all other systems that communicate with the 
Engine Control Module (ECM) via the CAN-bus. If these systems are not 
installed, the display fields that are intended for them will be empty. 
The following systems will be indicated in display group 126, assuming 
they are communicating with the Engine Control Module (ECM) via the 
CAN-bus: 
Display field 1: automatic distance control; indication: "Distance 1". 
Display field 2: Steering angle sensor; indication: "Steering angle 1" 
Display field 3: Airbag; indication: "Airbag 1". 
Display field 4: System voltage; indication: "cnt. ELEC 1".  -  Check under display group 126 in the same manner.
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Press  button.
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Enter address word XX
    
When indicated on display:  
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