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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 ECM, do not connect ECM   Page 24
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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 binder   
     
-  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 
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- (at 
transmission) and 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: 
     
       Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations binder   
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-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness 
to ECM, do not connect ECM   Page 24
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-  Connect VAG1527B voltage tester to sockets 3 
(B+) and 54 (VSS) of VAG1598/31 test box. 
     
-  Switch ignition on and turn front left wheel by 
hand. 
     
 
LED must blink (very brief blink signal).
      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 binder   
     
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if 
necessary. 
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Wire for fuel level signal, checking
 
     
Notes:  
     
The Engine Control Module (ECM) receives the 
fuel level signal from the instrument cluster. 
     The processed signal enters at terminal 30 of 
the ECM and is used to determine the cause of 
certain recognized malfunctions (e.g. 
combustion misfires). 
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness 
to ECM, do not connect ECM   Page 24
-17
 . 
     
-  Check the following wire connection for open 
circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:
     
Test box  
VAG1598/31  
Socket  
Instrument cluster  
  
Terminal  
30    Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations binder   
     
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if 
necessary. 
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