USB Connection BASEPLATE -R193-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hand-held Multimeter V.A.G 1526C
Connector Test Kit V.A.G 1594C

The USB connection is not capable of On Board Diagnostics (OBD).

The voltage supply can be checked at the connector.

Test Conditions

USB memory stick/MP3 player OK. Refer to the Operating Instructions.
Fuse OK. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.
Radio/Radio Navigation System no faults. Refer to Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B

Procedure

-- Remove the USB connection baseplate. Refer to USB CONNECTION BASEPLATE -R193- .

-- Disconnect the connector under the USB connection baseplate.

-- Switch on the radio.

-- Measure the voltage between contacts 3 and 6 as well as between contacts 3 and 8 on the wiring harness connector V.A.G 1526C and the cables from the V.A.G 1594C.

Specified value: approximately 12 V

-- Switch radio off.

Voltage values not OK:

-- Check the wire connections between the radio and the USB connection baseplate according to the wiring diagram. Refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.

Voltage values OK:

-- Replace the USB connection baseplate.