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Checking Wiring

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

-- Using a multimeter, check the Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- electrical harness connector to the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T94 for short to ground, high resistance or an open circuit. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for terminal locations.

For 2009-2010 Jetta, Golf, Sportwagen and 2012 Passat NMS (Consult Wiring Diagrams for specific model)

Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals:
6 (Can Bus Low) 67
16 (Can Bus High) 68

For 2011> Models: Except 2012 Passat NMS (Consult Wiring Diagrams for specific model)

Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals:
18 (Can Bus Low) 67
19 (Can Bus High) 68

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring connection for short to ground, high resistance or an open circuit.

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and the Terminal Resistance was Not OK:

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

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and the Terminal Resistance was OK:

-- Replace the Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533-.