Vehicles with 121-pin control module

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Vehicles with 121-pin control module
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  • Check wires between test box and 3-pin connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Terminal 1+socket 102

Terminal 2+socket 110

Terminal 3 + socket 86

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ω

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Speed Sensor Harness Connector Terminals (121-Pin Control Module)
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Continuation for all vehicles 

  • Also check wires for short circuit to each other, to vehicle Ground (GND) and to B+.

Specified value: INFINITY Ω

If no malfunctions are detected in wires:

  • Remove sensor and check sensor wheel for secure fit, damage, and run-out.

If no malfunction can be detected:

RENDER: 1.0x

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