Check activation of the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay
- Switch ignition off.
- Remove Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay
- Connect VAG 1527B voltage tester as follows:SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP RELAY CIRCUIT TEST
3-socket relay carrier in E-box, plenum chamber, position 2 terminal Measure to 6 B+ - Initiate output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) and activate Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-
See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) .
- LED must blink.
If LED does not blink:
- Switch ignition off.
- Connect VAG 1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not connect ECM.
- Check following wire connection for open circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP RELAY CIRCUIT TEST
3-socket relay carrier in E-box, plenum chamber, position 2 terminal VAG 1598/31 test box Bushing 6 46 - Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
If no malfunctions are detected:
- Replace Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-.