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Engine speed signal, checking
 
     
Note:  
     The engine speed signal is output at terminal 37 
of the Engine Control Module (ECM). The signal 
is used, among other things, for RPM display in 
the instrument cluster. 
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness 
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect 
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-  Check the following wire connection for open 
circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:
     
Test box  
VAG1598/31  
Socket  
Instrument cluster  
  
Terminal  
37    Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations   
     
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if 
necessary. 
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Vehicle speed signal, checking
 
     
Notes:  
     
The vehicle speed signal is generated by the 
speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -
G22- (at transmission) and is processed in the 
instrument cluster. 
     The processed signal enters at terminal 54 of 
the ECM and is used for idle stabilization and 
tip-in shock reduction during shifting. 
     
Test requirement:  
     Function and display of speedometer OK. 
Troubleshooting: 
     
       Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair 
Group 90; Instrument cluster; Speed signal, checking
   
     
Test sequence  
     
WARNING! 
     
To reduce the risk of accident during road 
tests, always observe safety precautions   
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       If LED does not blink:  
     
-  Check the following wire connection for open 
circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:
     
Test box  
VAG1598/31  
Socket  
Instrument cluster  
  
Terminal  
54    Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations   
     
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if 
necessary. 
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Consumption signal for board 
computer, checking
 
     
Note:  
     The consumption signal is transferred from the 
Engine Control Module (ECM) to the instrument 
cluster via CAN-bus. Check data exchange 
between Engine Control Module (ECM) and 
other CAN capable control modules   Page 24
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Wire for fuel level signal, checking
 
     
Notes:  
     
The signal helps with cause localization when 
certain malfunctions are recognized (e.g. 
combustion misfires). 
     The fuel level signal is transferred from the 
instrument cluster to the Engine Control Module 
(ECM) via CAN-bus. Check data exchange 
between Engine Control Module (ECM) and 
other CAN capable control modules   Page 24
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