Checking wires to Engine Control Module (ECM)

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Checking wires to Engine Control Module (ECM)
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Fig 1: 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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  • Check wires between test box and 2-pin connector to Engine Control Module (ECM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

Component  Connector  Test box 
Valve 1 for camshaft adjustment -N205- Terminal 2 Socket 115
Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (exhaust) -N318- Terminal 2 Socket 120
  • Also check wires for short circuit to B+ and to Ground (GND).

Specified value: ∞ Ω

  • Check wire between 2-pin connector terminal 1 and Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271- for open circuit according to wiring diagram

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

If resistances and wires are OK:

RENDER: 1.0x

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