Electronic component locations: Notes
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NOTE:
If the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- is replaced, the system must be brought to basic setting. See Basic setting, initiating .
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The following list refers to Fig 1.
- - Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-
- Location and removing and installing up to 12.92. See Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- up to 12.92 .
- Location and removing and installing from 1.93. See Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- from 01.93 .
- Removing (with 68-pin connector). See Transmission Control Module -J217- (TCM) with 68-pin connector, removing .
- Installing (with 68-pin connector). See Transmission Control Module -J217- (TCM) with 68-pin connector, installing .
- Checked by On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program. See VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), connecting and selecting functions .
- - Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Location. See Engine Control Module (ECM) .
- Removing and installing:
See appropriate article in Engine Performance.
- - Data Link Connector (DLC)
- Vehicles up to 07.93 (1993 m.y.)
- Location: Below heating/ventilation controls, next to Rear Window Defogger Switch (E15). See VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), connecting and selecting functions .
- - Data Link Connector (DLC)
- Vehicles from 08.93 (1994 m.y.)
- Location: Behind cover next to ashtray, right side. See VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), connecting and selecting functions .
- - Valve body
- Location. See Valve body .
- Removing/installing. See VALVE BODY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- The Solenoid Valves -N88-, -N89-, -N90-, -N91-, -N92-, -N93-, -N94- and the Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93- are attached to the valve body
- Components checked by On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program
- - Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-
- Location, removing and installing. See Multi-function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125- .
- Checked by On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program
- - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68-
- Location, removing and installing. See Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- .
- Checked by On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program
- - Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69-
- Location. See Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- .
- Removing and installing:
See appropriate article in Engine Performance.
- Various types according to engine version
- Signal checked by On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program
- Vehicles from 01.93 with 2.8 liter 6-cylinder engine: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor signal is directed to Transmission Control Module (TCM) via Engine Control Module (ECM); Signal can only be checked by reading measured value block. See Reading measured value block . If a malfunction is indicated then also carry out On Board Diagnostic (OBD) checks of Engine Control Module (ECM)
- After repairs initiate basic settings. See BASIC SETTING, INITIATING .
- - Shiftlock Solenoid -N110-
- Location. See Shiftlock Solenoid -N110- .
- Removing and installing. See SHIFT MECHANISM, SERVICING .
- Can be checked electrically using TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING and via reading measured value block. See Reading measured value block .
- - Cruise Control Switch -E45-
- Location. See Cruise Control Switch -E45- .
- Removing/installing:
- Can be checked by reading measured value block. See Reading measured value block .
- - Kick Down Switch -F8-
- Location. See Kickdown Switch -F8- .
- Removing and installing: remove and install Accelerator Pedal cable, then adjust afterward
- Accelerator Pedal cable, adjusting:
See appropriate Fuel Supply article in Engine Performance.
- Can be checked electrically using TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING and via reading measured value block. See Reading measured value block .
- - Brake Light Switch -F
- Location: on pedal cluster. See Brake Light Switch -F- .
- Removing/installing
See BRAKES - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS (UP TO EARLY PRODUCTION 1999) .
- Can be checked electrically using TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING and via reading measured value block. See Reading measured value block .
- - Transmission Range (TR) Program Switch -E122-
- Location removing and installing. See Transmission Range (TR) Program Switch -E122- .
- May be either push-button or rotary switch (not interchangeable)
- Can be checked electrically using TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING and via reading measured value block. See Reading measured value block .
- Not used on vehicles with electronic program switch in Transmission Control Module (TCM). See TRANSMISSIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC PROGRAM SWITCH IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .
- - Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Relay -J226 -
- Location. See Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Relay -J226- .