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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSCOMPONENT TESTING
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)

Component Testing

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Component Testing



Central Troubleshooting - Locking System, Checking (Part 1 Of 2):






Central Troubleshooting - Locking System, Checking (Part 2 Of 2):






Tools required:
- Digital multimeter Fluke 83 (US 1119)


CAUTION! DO NOT damage, enlarge or bend connector terminals or cavities by forcing probes into them when performing electrical checks. Use Connector Test Kit VW1594 to make the necessary electrical connections.


- Connector Test kit VW 1594
- Applicable wiring diagram

Test conditions:
- Battery OK
- Fuse S16 OK
- Fuse S21 OK
- Vacuum system OK


NOTE If one or more locks do not open or close, check if the vacuum pump remains on longer than 5 seconds, then pumps again after a short time. If so, a leak exists in The vacuum system which must be eliminated prior to troubleshooting.

RENDER: 1.0x

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