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Testing if display approx. 140.0° C:

-- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) -G83- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (On Radiator) Electrical Harness Connector
GWWA10-1568Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

If indication jumps to approx. -40.0° C:

-- Switch ignition off.

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) - G83- Refer to the Repair information.

If indication remains at approx. 140.0° C:

Checking wiring 

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) - G83- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T94 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.

Fig 2: 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
GWWA28-0040Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) - G83- electrical harness connector terminals Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals or test box socket
1 26
2 12

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for high resistance, an open or a short to voltage or ground.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .

-- Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

If the DTC does return, no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply is OK:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.

-- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.

-- If ECT Sensor G62, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (on radiator) G83 and Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J623 have no malfunctions, inspect Coolant Fans V7 & V177; Coolant Fan Control Modules J293 & J671. If resistance and voltage checks are not acceptable, repair as required

-- If resistance and voltage checks are satisfactory, replace affected Coolant Fan & Control Module (serviced as an assembly).

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .