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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 2.
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2 
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- harness connector.
  • CHECK: Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- component connector terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 1, 300 Ω (+/- 500 Ω @ approx. 20° C).
-- Was Value obtained?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 3.
-- NO:
  • REPLACE: Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • GO TO: Step 4.
3 
  • REMOVE: Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- harness connector terminal 1 to the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- harness connector terminal 19 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- harness connector terminal 2 to the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- harness connector terminal 27 (20 = Jetta Only) for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 4.
-- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 4.
4 
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?		 -- YES:
  • CHECK: Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.
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