AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor Checking Workshop Manual
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) 
sensor, checking 
      Component locations   page 28
-1 .  
     
All sensors correctly installed, securely 
connected 
     
-  Disconnect (black) harness connector.
    
If the specified value is not obtained:  
If the specified value is obtained:  
If the specified value is not obtained:  -  Switch Fluke 83 multimeter to resistance range and connect between 
CKP sensor connector terminals 1 and 2 (in connector bracket) using 
jumper wires from VW 1594 test kit. 
  
Specified value: approx.1000 -  Replace Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
-  Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 3 (GND), then between 
terminals 2 and 3 (GND). 
  
Specified value: infinite   (open)-  Replace Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
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If the specified value is obtained:  
-  Check wiring for continuity or short between CKP sensor and ECM 
using wiring diagram. 
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-  Connect VAG 1598/19 test box to ECM harness 
connector  page 01
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If the specified values are not obtained:  -  Check CKP sensor shielding for continuity by connecting multimeter 
between terminal 3 and engine Ground (GND). 
  
Specified value: max. 1   -  Check wiring for continuity between CKP sensor connector terminal 1 
and test box socket A9, then between CKP sensor connector terminal 
2 and test box socket A10. 
  
Specified value: max. 1   
    
If wiring is OK:  -  Eliminate short or open circuit in wiring.
CKP sensor terminal 
number  ECM connector A or engine ground 
(GND)  
1   A9  
2   A10  
3   Engine Ground (GND)  
- Replace ECM   page 01
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