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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSMULTI-FUNCTION TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH, 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
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
Requirements
- Respective fuses must be OK.
- Control module with indicator unit in instrument cluster -J285- must be OK.
- Selector lever must be in -P- position.
- Ground (GND) connections to transmission must be OK.
- All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster must be switched off.
- Parking brake must be engaged.
- Ignition switched off.
Function test
- Switch ignition on.
- Depress brake pedal and maintain depressed.
- Shift into all selector lever positions.
NOTE: Selector lever position must correspond to display of Control module with indicator unit in instrument cluster -J285-.
- Switch ignition off.
If selector lever position does not correspond to display of Control module with indicator unit in instrument cluster -J285-:
Vehicles with 01M transmission
- Disconnect connector from Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.
Observe safety precautions.
Vehicles with 09A transmission
- Disconnect connector -2- from Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.
Observe safety precautions.
Continued for all vehicles
- Check harness connector for contact corrosion and ingress of water.
If harness connector is not OK:
- Repair malfunction and repeat test sequence.
- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM), 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 harness connector is OK:
- Check wires to Transmission Control Module (TCM) according to wiring diagram.
Checking wires to Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Connect test box to Transmission Control Module (TCM) wiring harness. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test
Vehicles with 01M transmission
- 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 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 with 09A transmission
- Check wires between test box and 8-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 2 + socket 40
Terminal 3 + socket 68 and 45
Terminal 4 + socket 41
Terminal 5 + socket 18
Terminal 6 + socket 1 and 24
Terminal 7 + socket 19
Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ohms
Continued for all vehicles
- Check wires for short circuit to each other.
Specified value: Infinite Ohms
If no malfunctions are found in wires:
Vehicles with 01M transmission
- Check adjustment of selector lever cable.
Continued for all vehicles
- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM), 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 no malfunctions are detected in the wires and selector lever cable adjustment is OK:
- Replace Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-.
- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes
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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.