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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALEXHAUST2.0L - GENERIC SCAN TOOL - ENGINE CODE: CJAA (SEDAN)ST GENERIC SCAN TOOLDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESCHARGE PRESSURE ACTUATOR POSITION SENSOR - G581-, CHECKING
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans

Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581-, CHECKING

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581-, CHECKING

Function 

This test below is for the Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Multimeter
  • Wiring Diagram
  • Scan Tool

Test requirements 

  • Fuses OK.
  • Battery voltage OK.
  • Switch OFF all electrical and electronic accessories.
  • Vehicles with Auto. Transmission, ensure Selector Lever position is in "P".
  • Vehicles with Man. Transmission, ensure Shifter Lever position is in "N" with Parking Brake applied.
  • Coolant Temperature: ≥ 80° C.
  • Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Test Procedure 

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO Step 2.
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2 
  • CONNECT: Scan Tool.
  • START or CRANK: Engine.
  • CHECK: Engine rpm.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Cranking or Idle rpm.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO Step 3.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 4.
3 
  • CONDITION: May be intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
4 
  • DISCONNECT: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581- harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO Step 5.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 6.
5 
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-.
  • CHECK: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 58 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?		 -- YES:
  • REMOVE: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581-.
  • CHECK: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581- wheel for proper seating, damage and/or run - out.
  • Sensor wheel OK.
  • REPLACE: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581-.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
-- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
6 
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-.
  • CHECK: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581- harness connector terminals 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 53 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor - G581- harness connector terminals 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 25 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?		 -- YES:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
-- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
7 
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
 -- YES: -- NO:
  • Repair is complete. Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.