Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, checking: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector of sensors.
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
- V.A.G 1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram
Test requirements
- The respective fuses of Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- must be OK:
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
- Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, for example, lights and rear window defroster must be switched off.
- Parking brake must be engaged or else daylight driving lights will be switched on.
- For vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever must be in -P-.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test sequence:
- Vehicles with engine code AFP. Refer to Test sequence (vehicles with engine code AFP) ,
- Vehicles with engine codes BDF and BJS. Refer to Test sequence (vehicles with engine codes BDF and BJS) .