EGR Temperature Sensor - G98-, CHECKING

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION EGR Temperature Sensor - G98-, CHECKING

Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS 

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing any component with gold-plated electrical harness connector terminals.

For wiring diagrams, component locations, and connector views, Refer to the applicable wiring diagram.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Multimeter
  • Electrical connector test lead set

Test conditions 

  • Battery voltage 12.5 V
  • Fuse OK
  • Engine MUST be at room temperature.
  • Switch the ignition Off.

Test procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis 

-- Engine MUST be at room temperature.

-- Disconnect the EGR Temperature Sensor -G98- -1- connector.

Fig 1: Electrical Connectors
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-- Using a multimeter, check the EGR Temperature Sensor -G98- terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Specified value: 6.96 K Ω (+/- 400 Ω at room temperature).

If the specified value was Not obtained: 

-- Replace the EGR Temperature Sensor -G98-

-- Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was obtained: 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

-- Using a multimeter, check the EGR Temperature Sensor -G98- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.

EGR Temperature Sensor -G98- electrical harness connector terminals Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals
1 54
2 55

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained: 

-- Check the wiring for an open, high resistance or short to ground.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If there was no fault found in the wiring and the voltage was Not obtained: 

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

Final procedures 

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence: 

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
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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.