Connect Test Box V.A.G 1598A to wiring harness connectors of Climatronic Control Module J255

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Switch off ignition.
Remove operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255.

Fig 1: VAG 1598 Test Box With VAG 1598/11 And VAG 1598/12 Adapter Cables

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Connect Adapter V.A.G 1598/11 and Adapter - 16 Terminals V.A.G 1598/12 to disconnected connectors of operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255.

NOTE:

Do not connect operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255.
For measurement, connect the Test Box V.A.G 1598A to the relevant adapter.
The assignment of the sockets on the Adapter - 16 Terminals V.A.G 1598/12 is identical to the pin assignment of the operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255.
The assignment of the sockets on the Adapter V.A.G 1598/11 is not identical to the pin assignment of the operating and display module, Climatronic Control Module J255.