CAN-Bus Terminal Resistance, Selector Lever E313 to Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 , Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Multimeter.
• Wiring diagram.

Test requirement 

• A CAN-Bus malfunction was recognized.
• The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 fuses OK.
• The Selector Lever E313 fuses OK.
• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
• A/C switched off.
• Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

• Ignition switched off.

Function 

The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 communicates with the Selector Lever E313.

The control modules are connected by two data bus wires which are twisted together (CAN_High and CAN_Low), and exchange information (messages). Missing information on the CAN-bus is recognized as a malfunction by the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 and the other control modules connected to the CAN-bus.

Trouble-free operation of the CAN-Bus requires that it have a terminal resistance. This central terminal resistance is located in the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220.

Test procedure 

• Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to → General Diagnosis 

Start diagnosis 

• Remove the selector mechanism, far enough to gain access to the Selector Lever E313 electrical harness connector - A  -. Refer to 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector Lever E313 Electrical Harness Connector

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

• Disconnect the Selector Lever E313 electrical harness connector - A  -.

• Using a Multimeter , check the Selector Lever E313 electrical harness connector terminals 7 to 8 for resistance.

Specified value: 60 to 72 Ω (at approx. 20°C)

If the specified value was not obtained:

• Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground (GND).
• Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
• If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring:

• Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring 

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

• Install the Test Box 105 Pin VAG1598/31. Refer to → 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI)

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

• Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220. Refer to → Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220, Replacing .
• Using a Multimeter , check the Selector Lever E313 electrical harness connector to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 electrical harness connector for resistance.

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

• Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground (GND).
• Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
• If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring:

• Erase the DTC memory. Refer to → Diagnostic Mode 04: Reset/Delete Diagnostic Data 
• Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to → Readiness Code .

• End diagnosis.

If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:

• Replace the Selector Lever E313.

Final procedures 

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

1. Check the DTC memory.
2. If necessary, erase the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic J743 memory. Refer to Diagnostic Mode 04: Reset/Delete Diagnostic Data .
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to Readiness Code .

• End of diagnosis.