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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-2.0L (AZG)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSLEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), CHECKINGWITH GENERIC SCAN TOOL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-2.0L (AZG)
With Generic Scan Tool
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-2.0L (AZG)SECTION With Generic Scan Tool
Leak Detection Pump (LDP), 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
- The respective fuses of Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- must be OK.
- Fuel Pump (FP) relay -J17- must be OK, check.
- Ignition switched off.
Work sequence
- Remove right rear wheelhousing liner.
- Disconnect 3-pin connector of Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- (arrow).
- Measure resistance between terminals 1 + 3 of leak detection pump.
Specified value: 640 to 720 Ohms
- Measure resistance between terminals 2 + 3 of leak detection 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, connect test box for wiring test.
Vehicles with engine code AEG
- Check wires between test box and 3-pin connector for open circuits according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1 + socket 37
Terminal 2 + socket 16
Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ohms
Vehicles with engine code AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV
- 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
Continued for all vehicles
- 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 the 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.