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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSOXYGEN SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTIONOXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATINGBEFORE TWC
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)
Before TWC
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Before TWC
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items:
- VAG 1551/1552 scan tool with VAG 1551/3 adapter cable.
- VAG 1598/18 test box.
- Multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent).
- Connector test kit VW 1594.
- Wiring diagram.
Test conditions:
- Fuse 18 OK.
Test sequence:
- Engine running at idle.
- Connect VAG 1551/1552 scan tool and select "Engine Electronics" address word 01. Testing and Inspection
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -1-, -2- and -0- to input display group 120 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display (1-4 = Display fields)
- Check the resistance value for O2S heating before three way catalytic converter (display field 3).
- Press -> button.
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
- Switch ignition off.
Relevance of values in 8-digit number block
Continuation:
- Disconnect 4-pin connector -1- (black) to HO2S -G39- (before three way catalytic converter).
- Connect multimeter with test leads from VW 1594 to measure resistance at HO2S connector terminals 1 and 2.
- Check the resistance value.
Specification: 0.0-24.2 ohms .
If the specification is not attained:
- Replace HO2S -G39- (before three way catalytic converter).
If the specification is attained:
Relevance of values in 8-digit number block
- Check relevance table for value of O2S control status, display group 120, display field 4, 1st position from left.
- Set multimeter to voltage measurement range.
- Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at ECM connector terminals 1 and 2.
- Measure the voltage supply.
When display = 1: specification is 11.0-14.5 volts.
When display = alternately 0 and 1: specification is fluctuating between 0.0-12.0 volts.
If no voltage is present:
- Connect multimeter with test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at ECM connector terminal 1 and vehicle Ground (GND).
Specification: 11.0-14.5 volts.
If again no voltage is present:
- Check wiring from terminal 1 to relay panel according to wiring diagram.
If voltage was present:
Relevance of values in 8-digit number block
- Check relevance table for value of O2S control status, display group 120, display field 4, 1st position from left.
- Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to ECM connector terminal 2 and battery positive (B+).
When display = 1: specification is 11.0-14.5 volts.
When display = alternately 0 and 1: specification is fluctuating between 0.0-12.0 volts.
- Switch ignition off.
If no voltage is present:
- Connect VAG 1598/18 test box to ECM wiring harness (arrow).
- Check wiring between test box and 4-pin connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 2 and test box socket 12.
Resistance: max. 1.5 ohms.
If no wiring malfunction is detected:
- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.
- Read the readiness code. If DTC memory has been erased, verify repair via appropriate display group See Readiness code, creating. Testing and Inspection
- VAG 1551/1552 scan tool with VAG 1551/3 adapter cable.
- VAG 1598/18 test box.
- Multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent).
- Connector test kit VW 1594.
- Wiring diagram.
Test conditions:
- Fuse 18 OK.
Test sequence:
- Engine running at idle.
- Connect VAG 1551/1552 scan tool and select "Engine Electronics" address word 01. Testing and Inspection
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -1-, -2- and -0- to input display group 120 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display (1-4 = Display fields)
- Check the resistance value for O2S heating before three way catalytic converter (display field 3).
- Press -> button.
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
- Switch ignition off.
Relevance of values in 8-digit number block
Continuation:
- Disconnect 4-pin connector -1- (black) to HO2S -G39- (before three way catalytic converter).
- Connect multimeter with test leads from VW 1594 to measure resistance at HO2S connector terminals 1 and 2.
- Check the resistance value.
Specification: 0.0-24.2 ohms .
If the specification is not attained:
- Replace HO2S -G39- (before three way catalytic converter).
If the specification is attained:
Relevance of values in 8-digit number block
- Check relevance table for value of O2S control status, display group 120, display field 4, 1st position from left.
- Set multimeter to voltage measurement range.
- Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at ECM connector terminals 1 and 2.
- Measure the voltage supply.
When display = 1: specification is 11.0-14.5 volts.
When display = alternately 0 and 1: specification is fluctuating between 0.0-12.0 volts.
If no voltage is present:
- Connect multimeter with test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at ECM connector terminal 1 and vehicle Ground (GND).
Specification: 11.0-14.5 volts.
If again no voltage is present:
- Check wiring from terminal 1 to relay panel according to wiring diagram.
If voltage was present:
Relevance of values in 8-digit number block
- Check relevance table for value of O2S control status, display group 120, display field 4, 1st position from left.
- Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to ECM connector terminal 2 and battery positive (B+).
When display = 1: specification is 11.0-14.5 volts.
When display = alternately 0 and 1: specification is fluctuating between 0.0-12.0 volts.
- Switch ignition off.
If no voltage is present:
- Connect VAG 1598/18 test box to ECM wiring harness (arrow).
- Check wiring between test box and 4-pin connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 2 and test box socket 12.
Resistance: max. 1.5 ohms.
If no wiring malfunction is detected:
- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.
- Read the readiness code. If DTC memory has been erased, verify repair via appropriate display group See Readiness code, creating. Testing and Inspection
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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.