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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSO2 SENSOR HEATER BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
O2 Sensor Heater Behind Catalytic Converter
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION O2 Sensor Heater Behind Catalytic Converter
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
G130, heater circuit checking
Note:
- Vehicle must be raised before electrical harness connector for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 is accessible.
- When servicing terminals in harness connector of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130, use only gold-plated terminals.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Multimeter
- Wiring diagram
Test requirements
- The Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 fuse OK.
- The Fuel Pump (FP) Relay J17 OK.
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
- A/C switched off.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test procedure
- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Service and Repair
Start diagnosis
Checking internal resistance
- Remove the protective cover -arrows- and disconnect the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 electrical harness connector.
- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
Specified value: 1.0 to 20.0 Ohms (at approx. 20�C)
If the specification was not obtained:
- Replace the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130.
If the specification was obtained:
Checking voltage supply
- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 electrical harness connector terminal 1 to ground (GND).
Specified value: Battery voltage.
If the specification was not obtained:
- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
If the specification was obtained:
Checking Ground (GND) activation
If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
- Install the test box Test Box 105 Pin VAG1598/31.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220. Service and Repair
- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 electrical harness connector terminal 2 to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 electrical harness connector T121 terminal 63 for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.
Specified value: 1.5 Ohms max.
If the specification was not obtained:
- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
If no malfunction is detected in the wiring and if the voltage supply was OK:
- Erase the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- Perform a road test to verify repair.
If the DTC does not return:
Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes
- End diagnosis.
If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:
- Replace the MFI Engine Control Module (ECM) J220. Service and Repair
- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.
Final procedures
After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
1. Check the DTC memory.
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory.
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code.
End diagnosis
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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.