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Pin Voltage Charts

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise in testing procedures, perform all resistance and voltage tests using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance. Voltage readings may vary slightly due to battery condition or charging rate.
ECM PIN VOLTAGE CHART (2.0L)

Component/Circuit (VAG 1598/18 Pin No) Test Conditions/ Additional Steps (1) Specified Value Or Test Result
Voltage Supply - Control Module (1, 54) Ignition Off Battery Voltage
Voltage Supply - Control Module Relay (1, 23) (2) Ignition Off Battery Voltage
Wiring To Fuel Pump Relay (6, 55 - Jumper) Ignition On Fuel Pump Must Operate
Heated Oxygen Sensor Relay (1, 28 - Briefly Jumper) (2) Ignition On Relay Must Operate (Click)
Malfunction Indicator Light (5, 55 - Jumper) Ignition On MIL Must Illuminate
Vehicle Speed Sensor (1, 65) Ignition On, Select "D" or "N" & Raise & Rotate Left Front Wheel Fluctuates Between Zero & 4 Volts Minimum
Ground Wire No. 58 Control Module - A/T (54, 58) Ignition Off Battery Voltage
Ground Wire No. 7 - A/T (7, 54) Ignition On, Select "P" Or "N" Select "1", "2", "3", "D", Or "R" Zero Or .5 Volt Max.
Wire No. 39 From A/C (39, 55) Ignition On, Fan Switch On & A/C Switch On Battery Voltage
Wire No. 37 From A/C Compressor (37, 38 - Briefly Jumper) Ignition On A/C Magnetic Clutch Operates
Fuel Injector No. 1 (23, 24) Ignition Off 14-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 2 (2, 23) Ignition Off 14-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 3 (23, 25) Ignition Off 14-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 4 (23, 26) Ignition Off 14-21.5 Ohms
EVAP Regulator Valve (23, 31) Ignition Off 40-80 Ohms
Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (14, 33) (3) Ignition Off (3)
Wiring To White Data Link Connector (1 (4) , 21) Ignition Off 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To White Data Link Connector (1 (4) , 43) Ignition Off 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Heated Oxygen Sensor (20, 42) Disconnect Sensor Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 3 & No. 4 1.5 Ohms Maximum
" Reconnect Sensor Conn. Infinity (Open)
Throttle Position Sensor (33, 41) Ignition Off 1600-2400 Ohms
Throttle Position Sensor (33, 40) Throttle Closed 1000-2000 Ohms
" Throttle Slowly Opened Steady Increase In Resistance
Throttle Position Sensor (40, 41) Throttle Closed 2500-4000 Ohms
" Throttle Slowly Opened Steady Decrease In Resistance
Wiring To CMP Sensor (44, 56) Disconnect Sensor Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To CMP Sensor (41, 56) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Ignition Coil Power Output Stage (8, 55) Disconnect Output Stage Connector Infinity (Open)
Wiring To Ignition Coil Power Output Stage (8, 38) Disconnect Output Stage Connector Infinity (Open)
Wiring To Ignition Coil Power Output Stage (8, 55) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Ignition Coil Power Output Stage (8, 38) Jumper Terminals No. 2 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Knock Sensor (33, 34) Disconnect Sensor Connector Infinity (Open)
Wiring To Knock Sensor (34, 56) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Intake Air Temp. Sensor (33, 36) (3) Ignition Off (3)
Wiring To Idle Air Control Valve (27, 53) Ignition Off 7-10 Ohms
" Disconnect Control Valve Connector Infinity (Open)
Wiring To Mass Airflow Sensor (1, 16) Disconnect Sensor Connector 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Mass Airflow Sensor (1, 23) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Mass Airflow Sensor (1, 17) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 4 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Engine Speed Sensor (67, 68) Ignition Off 500-700 Ohms
Wiring To Engine Speed Sensor (56, 67) Ignition Off Infinity (Open)
Wiring To Engine Speed Sensor (56, 68) Ignition Off Infinity (Open)
Wiring To Engine Speed Sensor (56, 67) Disconnect Sensor Connector 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Engine Speed Sensor (56, 67) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Engine Speed Sensor (56, 68) Jumper Terminals No. 2 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
EGR Frequency Valve (If Equipped) (9, 56 Briefly Jumper) (5) Ignition Off Valve Must Operate (Click)
EGR Frequency Valve Wiring (23, 30) Ignition Off 27-31 Ohms
" Disconnect Valve Connector Infinity (Open)
" Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
EGR Temp. Sensor (15, 33) Disconnect Sensor Connector Infinity (Open)
" Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
(1) TEST CONDITIONS: Disconnect harness connector from ECM Connect Test Box (VAG 1598/18) to ECM harness connector, leaving ECM disconnected.
(2) With ignition off, jumper terminals No. 9 and 55 of test box.
(3) Refer to the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINE article or the SENSOR RANGE CHARTS article.
(4) These are terminal connectors at data link connector.
(5) With ignition off, jumper terminals 30 and 55 of test box.
ECM PIN VOLTAGE CHART (2.8L)

Component/Circuit (VAG 1598/18 Terminal No.) Test Conditions/ Additional Steps (1) Specified Value Or Test Result
Voltage Supply - Control Module (1, 54) Ignition Off Battery Voltage
Voltage Supply - Control Module Relay (1, 23) (2) Ignition Off Battery Voltage
Wiring To Fuel Pump Relay (6, 55 - Jumper) Ignition On Fuel Pump Must Operate
Heated Oxygen Sensor Relay (1, 28 - Briefly Jumper) (2) Ignition On Battery Voltage
Malfunction Indicator Light (5, 10 - Jumper) Ignition On MIL Must Illuminate
Ground Wire No. 7 - M/T (7, 54) Ignition Off Battery Voltage
Wiring To Starter Relay - A/T (1, 7) Select "P", Disconnect Ignition Coil & Operate Sterter Approximately 10 Volts
Vehicle Speed Sensor (56, 65) Ignition On, Select "D" & Raise & Rotate Left Front Wheel Fluctuates Between Zero & 4 Volts Minimum
Wiring For A/C (39, 55) Ignition On, A/C Switch On Battery Voltage
Wiring To A/C Compressor (37, 38 - Jumper) Ignition On A/C Magnetic Clutch Operates
Fuel Injector No. 1 (23, 24) Ignition Off 15-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 2 (3, 23) Ignition Off 15-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 3 (23, 26) Ignition Off 15-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 4 (4, 23) Ignition Off 15-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 5 (23, 25) Ignition Off 15-21.5 Ohms
Fuel Injector No. 6 (2, 23) Ignition Off 15-21.5 Ohms
EVAP Solenoid Valve I (23, 31) Ignition Off 40-80 Ohms
Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (14, 33) (3) Ignition Off (3)
Wiring To White Data Link Connector (15 (4) , 21) Ignition Off 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To White Data Link Connector (7 (4) , 43) Ignition Off 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Oxygen Sensor (20, 42) Disconnect Sensor Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 3 & No. 4 1.5 Ohms Maximum
" Reconnect Sensor Connector Infinity (Open)
Throttle Position Sensor (33, 41) Ignition Off 1500-2500 Ohms
Throttle Position Sensor (33, 40) Throttle Valve Closed 700-1300 Ohms
" Throttle Valve Opened Resistance Must Increase
Throttle Position Sensor (40, 41) Throttle Valve Closed 2500-3500 Ohms
" Throttle Valve Opened Resistance Must Decrease
Wiring To CMP Sensor (23, 56) Disconnect Sensor Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Hall Effect Sensor (44, 56) Jumper Terminals No. 2 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Ignition Power Output Stage (8, 55) Disconnect Output Stage Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Ignition Coil (55, 60) Disconnect Output Stage Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Ignition Coil (52, 55) Disconnect Output Stage Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 4 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Ignition Coil (38, 55) Disconnect Output Stage Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 5 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Knock Sensor I (33, 34) (5) Disconnect Sensor Connector Infinity (Open)
" Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Knock Sensor I (34, 56) (5) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Intake Air Temp. Sensor (33, 36) (3) Ignition Off (3)
Idle Air Control Valve (27, 53) Ignition Off 6-12 Ohms
Wiring To Knock Sensor II (7, 33) (6) Disconnect Sensor Connector Infinity (Open)
" Jumper Terminals No. 2 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To Knock Sensor II (56, 57) (6) Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 3 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Wiring To MAF Sensor (16, 17) Disconnect Sensor Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & 4 1.5 Ohms Maximum
Engine Speed Sensor (67, 68) (7) Ignition Off 500-700 Ohms
Engine Speed Sensor (56, 67) (7) Ignition Off Infinity (Open)
Engine Speed Sensor (56, 68) (7) Ignition Off Infinity (Open)
EGR Frequency Valve (9, 56 - Jumper) Jumper Terminals No. 30 & No. 55 Of Test Box Valve Must Briefly Click
Wiring To EGR Frequency Valve (23, 30) Disconnect Valve Connector & Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 2 1.5 Ohms Maximum
EGR Temp. Sensor (15, 33) (3) (3)
Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay (9 & 55) Briefly Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 49 Relay Must Click
Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay (9 & 55) Briefly Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 49 Motor Must Operate
Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay (9 & 55) Briefly Jumper Terminals No. 1 & No. 50 Valve Must Operate
(1) TEST CONDITIONS: Disconnect harness connector from ECM. Connect Test Box (VAG 1598/18) to ECM harness connector, leaving ECM disconnected.
(2) With ignition off, jumper terminals No. 9 and 55 of test box.
(3) Refer to the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINE article or the SENSOR RANGE CHARTS article.
(4) These are terminal connectors at data link connector.
(5) 3-pin connector is located at rear of engine mount.
(6) 3-pin Black connector is located next to starter.
(7) 3-pin White connector is located next to starter.