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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION COILTESTING AND INSPECTION
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)
Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items:
- Multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent).
- VAG 1527B voltage tester.
- Connector test kit VW 1594.
Test sequence:
- Disconnect ignition wires at ignition coil and remove wire guide -2-.
Checking voltage supply:
- Disconnect 5-pin connector at ignition coil -N152- (arrow).
- Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at connector terminals 1 and 5.
- Switch ignition on.
- Measure voltage between terminals 1 and 5.
Specification: 9-14.5 volts.
- Switch ignition off.
If the specification is not attained:
- Check wiring between 5-pin connector terminal 1 and Ground (GND) according to wiring diagram.
Resistance max. 1.5 ohms
- Check wiring between 5-pin connector terminal 5 and relay panel for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Resistance: max. 1.5 ohms.
Checking activation
- Remove fuse 18.
WARNING: During the following test do not touch the terminals of the ignition coil or test leads.
- Switch ignition off.
- Connect VAG 1527B voltage tester with test leads from VW 1594 to terminals of disconnected 5-pin connector.
- Terminals 5 and 2 (ignition output 1).
- Terminals 5 and 3 (ignition output 3).
- Terminals 5 and 4 (ignition output 2).
- Operate starter and check ignition signal from Engine Control Module (ECM).
- LED must flicker.
- Switch ignition off.
If the LED does NOT flicker:
- Replace ECM -J220-.
If LED flickers:
- Connect VAG 1598/18 test box to ECM wiring harness (arrow).
- Check wiring between test box and 5-pin connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
- Terminal 2 and test box test box socket 8.
- Terminal 3 and test box test box socket 60.
- Terminal 4 and test box test box socket 52.
Resistance: max. 1.5 ohms.
- Additionally check wiring for short to one another.
- Terminal 2 and test box test box socket 60.
- Terminal 2 and test box test box socket 52.
- Terminal 3 and test box test box socket 52.
Specification: infinite ohms.
If no wiring malfunction is detected and voltage was present between terminals 1 and 5:
- Replace ignition coil -N152-.
- Multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent).
- VAG 1527B voltage tester.
- Connector test kit VW 1594.
Test sequence:
- Disconnect ignition wires at ignition coil and remove wire guide -2-.
Checking voltage supply:
- Disconnect 5-pin connector at ignition coil -N152- (arrow).
- Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at connector terminals 1 and 5.
- Switch ignition on.
- Measure voltage between terminals 1 and 5.
Specification: 9-14.5 volts.
- Switch ignition off.
If the specification is not attained:
- Check wiring between 5-pin connector terminal 1 and Ground (GND) according to wiring diagram.
Resistance max. 1.5 ohms
- Check wiring between 5-pin connector terminal 5 and relay panel for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Resistance: max. 1.5 ohms.
Checking activation
- Remove fuse 18.
WARNING: During the following test do not touch the terminals of the ignition coil or test leads.
- Switch ignition off.
- Connect VAG 1527B voltage tester with test leads from VW 1594 to terminals of disconnected 5-pin connector.
- Terminals 5 and 2 (ignition output 1).
- Terminals 5 and 3 (ignition output 3).
- Terminals 5 and 4 (ignition output 2).
- Operate starter and check ignition signal from Engine Control Module (ECM).
- LED must flicker.
- Switch ignition off.
If the LED does NOT flicker:
- Replace ECM -J220-.
If LED flickers:
- Connect VAG 1598/18 test box to ECM wiring harness (arrow).
- Check wiring between test box and 5-pin connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
- Terminal 2 and test box test box socket 8.
- Terminal 3 and test box test box socket 60.
- Terminal 4 and test box test box socket 52.
Resistance: max. 1.5 ohms.
- Additionally check wiring for short to one another.
- Terminal 2 and test box test box socket 60.
- Terminal 2 and test box test box socket 52.
- Terminal 3 and test box test box socket 52.
Specification: infinite ohms.
If no wiring malfunction is detected and voltage was present between terminals 1 and 5:
- Replace ignition coil -N152-.
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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.