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Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor, Checking






Diagnostic Procedures

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter (VAG1526) or multimeter (VAG1715)

Connector test kit (VAG1594)

Wiring diagram

Test requirements

Respective fuses in fuse box (instrument panel, right) must be OK:

Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.

Ground (GND) connections to transmission must be OK.

Selector lever must be in P position.

Ignition switched off.

Test sequence

- Disconnect 8-pin harness connector - arrow 3 -.





Checking resistance

- Measure resistance of Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (G93)- between terminals 1 + 2 at connector to sensor:





If one of the specified values is not obtained:

- Replace Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (G93).

- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM) , Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.

- Generate readiness code.

If specified values are obtained:

- Check wires according to wiring diagram.

Checking wiring

- Connect test box to control module wiring harness , connect test box for wiring test.

- Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.





Terminal 1 + socket 45

Terminal 2 + socket 8

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 ohms

- Also check wires for short circuit to each other.

Specified value: infinite ohms

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).