Testing If Scan Tool Display Is Approximately - 40.0° C

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Testing If Scan Tool Display Is Approximately - 40.0° C

-- Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 Electrical Harness Connector
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-- Using a jumper wire, connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 2.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Check the value indicated on the scan tool display.

Fig 2: Identifying 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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Specified value: scan tool display approximately 140.0° C

If the specified value was obtained:

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

-- Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62-. Refer to appropriate service information.

-- Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was not obtained:

Checking wiring 

If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.

-- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623 -. Refer to appropriate service information.

-- Using a Multimeter, check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) - J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.

Fig 3: Identifying 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - G62- electrical harness connector terminals Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals or test box socket
1 57
2 14

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery voltage, or an open circuit.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

-- Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623 -. Refer to appropriate service information.

-- Go to Final procedures

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