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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 7 (4 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 096 (A3 PLATFORM))ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTINGELECTRICAL TESTING ON TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WITH 38-PIN CONNECTORTRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) -J217- LOCATION
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- location

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- location
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  • Up to 12.92: in front of the front passenger seat under floor covering
  • From 01.93: under the rear seat.

Wiring from the 38-pin TCM connector can be checked according to the wiring diagram using the VAG 1598 test box.

  • Switch ignition OFF.
  • Disconnect multi-pin connector from Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-.
  • Connect VAG 1598 test box to connector using VAG 1598/9 adapter.

Resistance measurements:

  • VAG 1598/9 adapter disconnected from Transmission Control Module (TCM)
    • Fig 1: VAG 1598/9 Adapter Disconnected From TCM (38-Pin)
    G03366460Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

Voltage measurements:

  • VAG 1598/9 adapter connected to Transmission Control Module (TCM)
    • Fig 2: VAG 1598/9 Adapter Connected To TCM (38-Pin)
    G03366461Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
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