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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSLEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), CHECKINGWITH GENERIC SCAN TOOL
2003 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP)
With Generic Scan Tool
2003 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP)SECTION With Generic Scan Tool
Leak Detection Pump (LDP), Checking
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G1526 multimeter or V.A.G1715 multimeter
- V.A.G1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram
Requirements
- The respective fuses of Leak detection pump (LDP) -V144- must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test sequence
- Right rear wheelhousing liner, removing:
- Disconnect 3-pin connector of Leak detection pump (LDP) -V144- (arrow).
- Measure resistance between terminals 1 + 3 of diagnostic pump.
Specified value: 640 to 720 Ohms
- Measure resistance between terminals 2 + 3 of diagnostic pump.
Specified value: 12.5 to 19.5 Ohms
If specified values are not obtained:
- Replace Leak detection pump (LDP) -V144-.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes
If specified values are obtained:
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test
- Check wires between test box and 3-pin connector for open circuits according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1 + socket 80
Terminal 2 + socket 25
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms
- Check wires for short circuit to each other, to vehicle Ground (GND) and to B+.
Specified value: Infinite Ohms
- Check wire between 3-pin connector terminal 3 and Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms
If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.
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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.