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Fault analysis, complaints and fault remedy > < Connect test box V.A.G 1598/18 to electronic manual gearbox control unit J514
Test table
   
Test table
List of test steps
Component to be testedTest step
Voltage supply and earth connection of electronic manual gearbox control unit -J514-
–  Perform test step 1 → Anchor
Selector lever lock solenoid -N110-
–  Perform test step 2 → Anchor
Switch for selector lever N-recognition -F258-
–  Perform test step 3 → Anchor
Switch for selector lever gate recognition -F257-
–  Perform test step 4 → Anchor
Switch for Stop recognition -F259-
–  Perform test step 5 → Anchor
Gearbox speed sender -G38-
–  Perform test step 6 → Anchor
Clutch travel sender -G162-
–  Perform test step 7 → Anchor
Gear selector valves -N284-, -N285-, -N286- and -N287-
–  Perform test step 8.1 … 8.4 → Anchor
Brake pressure switch -F270-
–  Perform test step 9 → Anchor
Potentiometer for selector lever, forwards/backwards -G272-
–  Perform test step 10 → Anchor
Lockout switch for diesel engine -F207-
–  Perform test step 11 → Anchor
Switch for Start/Stop mode -E262- (ECO mode)
–  Perform test step 12 → Anchor
Solenoid valve for ignition key removal lock -N334-
–  Perform test step 13 → Anchor
Hydraulic pump for clutch actuator -V180-
–  Perform test step 14 → Anchor
Valve for clutch actuator -N255-
–  Perform test step 15 → Anchor
Sender for gearbox hydraulic pressure -G270-, potentiometer 1 for gear recognition -G239- and potentiometer 2 for gear recognition -G240-
–  Perform test step 16 → Anchor
CAN bus wiring
–  Perform test step 17 → Anchor

   
Test step 1
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
1 + 2Earth connection of electronic manual gearbox control unit -J514-
l  Ignition off
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
0,0 Ω
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Check wiring from contact 1 + 2 to earth
–  Check earth connections of battery, renew if necessary
45 + 1
68 + 1
68 + 2
45 + 2
Voltage supply for terminal 30 of electronic manual gearbox control unit -J514-
l  Ignition off
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
approx. battery voltage
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Check wiring from contact 1 + 2 to earth
–  Check wiring from contact 45 + 68 to terminal 30
–  Check battery, renew if necessary
–  If necessary replace electronic manual gearbox control unit -J514-
23 + 1
47 + 2
47 + 1
23 + 2
Voltage supply for terminal 15 of electronic manual gearbox control unit -J514-
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
–  Switch on ignition
approx. battery voltage
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Check wiring from contact 1 + 2 to earth
–  Check wiring from contact 23 to terminal 15
–  Check battery, renew if necessary
–  If necessary replace electronic manual gearbox control unit -J514-

   
Test step 2
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
29 + 1Selector lever lock solenoid -N110-
l  Ignition off
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
0 V
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Switch on ignition
approx. battery voltage
29 + 1
l  Measuring instruments disconnected
–  Connect bridge with auxiliary wires from -V.A.G 1594 C- between sockets 29 + 1
  
–  Switch on ignition
Solenoid must click audibly, “Press brake” symbol lights up
–  Replace selector lever lock solenoid -N110- → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34

   
Test step 3
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
Bridge between
29 + 1
Switch for selector lever N-recognition -F258-
–  Connect bridge between sockets 29 + 1 → Note
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
–  Switch on ignition
  
45 + 62  
–  Shift selector lever to “N”
approx. battery voltage
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace switch → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34
–  Shift selector lever out of “N”
0 V

1)  Before the test, the bridge must be connected using auxiliary wires from -V.A.G 1594 C- between sockets 29 + 1 to be able to move the selector lever. This cancels the locking of the selector lever by the selector lever lock solenoid -N110-.
   
Test step 4
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
Bridge between
29 + 1
Switch for selector lever gate recognition -F257-
–  Connect bridge between sockets 29 + 1 → Note
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
–  Switch on ignition
  
45 + 39  
–  Shift selector lever into tiptronic gate
0 V
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace switch → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34
–  Shift selector lever out of tiptronic gate
approx. battery voltage

2)  Before the test, the bridge must be connected using auxiliary wires from -V.A.G 1594 C- between sockets 29 + 1 to be able to move the selector lever. This cancels the locking of the selector lever by the selector lever lock solenoid -N110-.
   
Test step 5
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
Bridge between
29 + 1
Switch for Stop recognition -F259-
–  Connect bridge between sockets 29 + 1 → Note
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
–  Switch on ignition
  
45 + 41  
–  Shift selector lever to “STOP”
approx. battery voltage
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace switch → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34
–  Shift selector lever out of “STOP”
0 V

3)  Before the test, the bridge must be connected using auxiliary wires from -V.A.G 1594 C- between sockets 29 + 1 to be able to move the selector lever. This cancels the locking of the selector lever by the selector lever lock solenoid -N110-.
   
Test step 6
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
65 + 20Gearbox speed sender -G38-
l  Ignition off
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
min. 0.7 kΩ
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
   max. 0.9 kΩ
–  Replace sender -G38- → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34

   
Test step 7
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
50 + 28Clutch travel sender -G162-
l  Ignition off
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
min. 4.5 kΩ
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Check wiring from socket 5 to sender (signal wiring)
   max. 6.0 kΩ
–  Replace sender → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.30

   
Test steps 8.1 … 8.4
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
22 + 34Gear selector valve 1 -N284-
l  Ignition off
l  Valve temperature: approx. 20° C
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
approx. 3 Ω → Note
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Check connectors at the valves; fitting location of valves → Anchor
–  Replace gear actuator → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34
33 + 46Gear selector valve 2 -N285-approx. 3 Ω → Note
53 + 67Gear selector valve 3 -N286-min. 13 Ω → Note
max. 14 Ω
48 + 67Gear selector valve 4 -N287-min. 13 Ω → Note
max. 14 Ω

4)  The specification refers to a temperature of approx. 20°C. If the valve temperature is above 20°C (gearbox hot), the resistance value of the valves increases.
   
Fitting location of valves 1 to 4 for gear selection
–  Please note different electrical connectors for gear selector valves.
1 - Gear selector valve 1 -N284-; large connector, no colour marking
2 - Gear selector valve 2 -N285-; large connector, colour marking -arrows A-
3 - Gear selector valve 3 -N286-; small connector, no colour marking
4 - Gear selector valve 4 -N287-; small connector, colour marking -arrows B-
  N34-1142
Test step 9
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
15 + 1Brake pressure switch -F270-
l  Ignition off
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
  
–  Do not press brake pedal
∞ Ω → Note
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace brake pressure switch
–  Press brake pedal
max. 2 Ω

5)  Switch portable multimeter -V.A.G 1526 B- to largest Ω range.
   
Test step 10
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
27 + 49Potentiometer for selector lever, forwards/backwards -G272-
l  Ignition off
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
–  Selector lever in position
  
 STOPapprox. 2.72 kΩ
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace potentiometer → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34
Rapprox. 2.45 kΩ
Napprox. 2.19 kΩ
D or tiptronic gateapprox. 1.77 kΩ
Tiptronic to “+”approx. 2.01 kΩ
Tiptronic to “–”approx. 1.54 kΩ
4 + 49STOPapprox. 1.45 kΩ
Rapprox. 1.72 kΩ
Napprox. 1.98 kΩ
D or tiptronic gateapprox. 2.42 kΩ
Tiptronic to “+”approx. 2.17 kΩ
Tiptronic to “–”approx. 2.65 kΩ

   
Test step 11
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
Bridge between
29 + 1
Lockout switch for diesel engine -F207-
l  Ignition off
–  Connect bridge between sockets 29 + 1 → Note
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
  
45 + 40
–  Selector lever in “D”
approx. battery voltage
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace switch → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34
–  Selector lever in all positions except “D”
0 V

6)  Before the test, the bridge must be connected using auxiliary wires from -V.A.G 1594 C- between sockets 29 + 1 to be able to move the selector lever. This cancels the locking of the selector lever by the selector lever lock solenoid -N110-.
   
Test step 12
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
45 + 63Switch for Start/Stop mode -E262-
l  Ignition off
–  Switch on measuring range: Voltage measurement
  
–  Do not operate key
0 V
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace switch → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.96
–  Key pressed once
approx. battery voltage

   
Test step 13
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
 Solenoid valve for ignition key removal lock -N334-
l  Ignition off
l  Control unit for ignition key removal lock -J557- removed. Fitting location → Anchor
  
  
–  Connect bridge with auxiliary wires from -V.A.G 1594 C- between contacts 13 + 4 in relay plug
Solenoid in ignition lock must click audibly
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace ignition/starter switch → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.94
68 + contact 13 in relay plug 
l  Ignition off
Control unit for ignition key removal lock -J557- removed. Fitting location → Anchor
  
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
approx. 8 Ω 

   
Fitting location of control unit for ignition key removal lock -J557-
t  in the 6+6-part relay carrier at the front left of the footwell at slots -5- and -6-.
  A97-0219
Test step 14
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
 Hydraulic pump for clutch actuator -V180-
–  Pull out gearbox hydraulic pump relay -J510-. Fitting location → Anchor
  
–  Connect bridge with auxiliary wires (from -V.A.G 1594 C-) between contacts 8 +2 in relay plug
Pump starts up
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
–  Replace pump → 5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS; Rep. Gr.34

   
Fitting location of gearbox hydraulic pump relay -J510-
t  In the 6+6-part relay carrier at the front left of the footwell at slot -4-.
  A97-0219
Test step 15
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
32 + 58Valve for clutch actuator -N255-
l  Ignition off
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
approx. 6.5 Ω
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram

   
Test step 16
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
17 + 30Connection of sender for gearbox hydraulic pressure -G270-, potentiometer 1 for gear recognition -G239- and potentiometer 2 for gear recognition -G240-
l  Ignition off
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
approx. 1 Ω
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
17 + 44Sender for gearbox hydraulic pressure -G270- and potentiometer 1 for gear recognition -G239- approx. 290 ΩSender for gearbox hydraulic pressure -G270-, potentiometer 1 for gear recognition -G239- and potentiometer 2 for gear recognition -G240- are connected in parallel
30 + 44Potentiometer 2 for gear recognition -G240- approx. 290 Ω
–  If readout does not match specification, all 3 components must be checked according to current flow diagram

   
Test step 17
-V.A.G 1598/18- SocketsTest ofTest requirements and operationsSpecified valueMeasures if readout does not match specification
3 + 1
3 + 2
25 + 1
25 + 2
3 + 47
25 + 47
CAN bus wiring
l  Ignition off
  
–  Switch on measuring range: Resistance measurement
∞ Ω → Note
–  Check wiring according to current flow diagram
Further description of CAN bus wiring → Chapter

7)  Switch portable multimeter -V.A.G 1526 B- to largest Ω range.
   

Fault analysis, complaints and fault remedy > < Connect test box V.A.G 1598/18 to electronic manual gearbox control unit J514