Checking wires to Transmission Control Module (TCM)

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Checking wires to Transmission Control Module (TCM)
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Vehicles with 01M transmission 

Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch Terminals
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  • Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Terminal 1+socket 63

Terminal 2+socket 40

Terminal 3 + socket 1

Terminal 5 + socket 18

Terminal 6 + socket 62

Terminal 7 + socket 23

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

Vehicles with 09A transmission 

Fig 2: Locating 8-Pin Connector To Transmission Control Module
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  • Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Terminal 2+socket 40

Terminal 3 + socket 45

Terminal 3 + socket 68

Terminal 4 + socket 41

Terminal 5 + socket 18

Terminal 6 + socket 1

Terminal 6 + socket 24

Terminal 7 + socket 19

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

Continuation for all vehicles 

  • Also check wires for short circuit to each other.

Specified value: ∞ Ω

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

Vehicles with 01M transmission 

  • Check adjustment of selector lever cable:

Refer to 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING

Vehicles with 09A transmission 

  • Check adjustment of selector lever cable:

Refer to 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING

Continuation for all vehicles 

If no malfunctions are detected in the wires and the selector lever cable adjustment is OK:

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