Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch, checking: Notes

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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

Respective fuses must be OK:

Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations

Control Module with indicator unit in instrument panel insert -J285- must be OK.
Selector lever must be in -P- position.
Ground (GND) connections to transmission must be OK.
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.
Ignition switched off.

Function test

Switch ignition on.
Depress brake pedal and maintain depressed.
Shift into all selector lever positions.

Selector lever position must correspond to display of Control Module with indicator unit in instrument panel insert -J285-.

Switch ignition off.

If selector lever position does not correspond to display of Control Module with indicator unit in instrument panel insert -J285-:

Vehicles with 01M transmission

Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-

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Disconnect connector from Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.

Observe safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions .

Vehicles with 09A transmission

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever, Nut, Multifunction Switch Connector & TR Switch

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Disconnect connector -2- from Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.

Observe safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions .

Continuation for all vehicles

Check harness connector for contact corrosion and ingress of water.

If harness connector is not OK:

Repair malfunction and repeat test sequence.
Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM). Refer to Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data
Generate readiness code. Refer to Readiness code, generating

If harness connector is OK:

Check wires to Transmission Control Module (TCM) according to wiring diagram. Refer to Checking wires to Transmission Control Module (TCM) .