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VAG 1598 Test Box

ENGINE MANAGEMENT, COMPONENT AND WIRING CHECKS USING VAG 1598/18 TEST BOX

NOTES:
- Use Fluke 83 Multimeter (or Equivalent) And VAG 1527B LED Tester To Perform The Following Checks:
- Specifications Are Valid For Ambient Temperatures Between 0 And +40°C (32 And 104°F)
- If Measured Values Deviate From The Specified Values, Determine Malfunction Using Wiring Diagram
- If Measured Values Only Deviate Slightly From The Specified Values, Clean The Sockets And Plugs On The Tester And Measuring Cables, Then Repeat Check. Before Replacing Components, Check Wiring And Connections And Particularly In Cases Where Specs Are Less Than 10 Ohms Repeat The Resistance Measurement On The Component
- Use Jumper Wires From The VW 1594 Adaptor Kit To Connect The Various Testers To The Test Box
- Test Box Socket Numbering And Vehicle Connector Terminal Numbering Is Identical
- In Addition To The Checks Described In The Table, It Necessary, Also Check Wiring For Short To Ground (-) Or Battery Positive (+).