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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 84 (1.8L - IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - AWD, AWP, AWW GENERIC (A4 PLATFORM))IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEMIGNITION, SERVICINGVALVE FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT, CHECKING (VEHICLES WITH ENGINE CODE AWP, AWW)TEST SEQUENCE
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Test sequence
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Test sequence
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- Measure resistance between terminals of the respective valve for camshaft adjustment.
Specified value: 10...18 INFINITY Ξ©
Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of Respective Valve For Camshaft Adjustment (Engine Code AWP, AWW)
If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace the valve for camshaft adjustment, see item Β 8.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), see DIAGNOSTIC MODE 4: RESET/ERASE DIAGNOSTIC DATA .
- Generate readiness code, see READINESS CODE, GENERATING .
If specified value is obtained:
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness, see CONNECT TEST BOX FOR WIRING TEST .
- Check wire between test box socket 115 + 2 -pin connector terminal 2 for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ξ©
- Also check wires for short circuit to B+ and Ground (GND).
Specified value: INFINITY Ξ©
- Check wire between 2 -pin connector terminal 1 and the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ξ© Ξ©
If resistances and wires are OK:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-, see REPLACING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.