A/C Auxiliary Signal Checking: Testing
- Start engine and let idle.
- Select "READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK" function 08 using (VAG 1551) Scan Tool and input display group number 05. See READING/MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08) under OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES (DTM) in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
- Observe display values in channel 4.
- Display position 1 indicates if A/C compressor is ON: Must read 0.
- Display position 2 indicates if A/C system is ON: Must read 0.
- Display position 3: Must remain blank.
- Switch ON A/C, selecting lowest temperature and highest blower speed.
- Observe display values. Position 1 must change from 0 to 1. Position 2 must change from 0 to 1.
- If positions do not change as described, connect (VAG 1598) test box, using (VAG 1598/5) adapter cable to Engine Control Module (ECM). See CONNECTING VAG 1598 TEST BOX .
- Connect (US 1115) LED tester between terminal No. 19 (ground) and terminal No. 41.
- Allow engine to idle.
- Switch ON A/C, selecting lowest temperature and highest blower speed.
- LED tester must light up.
- Idle speed must increase.
- If LED tester does NOT light up: Switch ignition OFF (stop engine). Wait at least 30 seconds before disconnecting adapter cable from ECM.
- Check wiring for breaks/opens between ECM terminal No. 41 (terminal 41 of test box), and A/C control head -E87-. See Figure. Also, see WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- If wiring is Okay, check function of A/C. If A/C function is Okay, replace ECM. After replacement of ECM, see ECM IDENTIFICATION and ECM CODING under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.