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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSMULTI-FUNCTION TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH, CHECKING
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch, Checking
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch, Checking
Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch, Checking
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
- Selector lever must be in -P- position.
- Ground (GND) connections to transmission must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Checking wiring
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness.
- Disconnect 8-pin connector from Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.
Vehicles > 08.99
- Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1 + socket 63
Terminal 2 + socket 40
Terminal 3 + socket 1
Terminal 5 + socket 18
Terminal 6 + socket 62
Terminal 7 + socket 23
Wire resistance: max. 1.5 ohms
Vehicles 09.99 >
- Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1 + socket 63
Terminal 2 + socket 40
Terminal 3 + socket 1
Terminal 5 + socket 23
Terminal 6 + socket 62
Terminal 7 + socket 18
Wire resistance: max. 1.5 ohms
Continue for all vehicles
- Check wires for short circuit to each other.
Specified value: infinite ohms
If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Check adjustment of selector lever cable.
- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM).
- Generate readiness code.
If no malfunctions are detected in the wires and the selector lever cable adjustment OK:
- Replace Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.
- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM).
- Generate readiness code.
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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.