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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATORTESTING AND INSPECTIONWITH GENERIC SCAN TOOL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
With Generic Scan Tool
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION With Generic Scan Tool
Valve For Camshaft Adjustment (vehicles With Engine Code AWP, AWW), Checking
Function
The camshaft adjustment is load- and RPM dependent. The electrical valve for camshaft adjustment switches oil pressure onto camshaft adjuster (mechanical adjustment mechanism), which adjusts the camshaft.
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G1526 multimeter or V.A.G1715 multimeter
- V.A.G1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram
Test requirements
- The respective fuses of the Valve -1- for camshaft adjustment -N205- must be OK.
- Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- must be OK, check.
- Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers like, lights and rear window heating must be switched off.
- Parking brake must be engaged or else daylight driving lights will be switched on.
- If vehicle is equipped with an A/C system, it must be switched off.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test sequence
- Measure resistance between terminals of the respective valve for camshaft adjustment.
Specified value: 10 to 18 Ohms
If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace valve for camshaft adjustment.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data.
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes
If specified value is obtained:
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness.
- Check wire between test box socket 115 + 2-pin connector terminal 2 for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms
- Check wires for short circuit to B+ and Ground (GND).
Specified value: Infinite Ohms
- Check wire between 2-pin connector terminal 1 and the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms
If resistances and wires are OK.
- 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.