Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-, checking

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Special tools and equipment

Test box VAG 1598/31
Hand multimeter VAG 1526 or multimeter VAG 1715
Adapter set VAG 1594
Wiring diagram

Test conditions

The battery voltage must be at least 11.5 V.

Test sequence

Fig 1: 3-Pin Connector Disconnected From Camshaft Position Sensor -G163-

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Disconnect 3-pin connector -1- from Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-.
Connect multimeter to measure voltage using auxiliary cables from VAG 1594 to outer contacts of connector.
Switch on ignition.

Specification: min. 4.5 V

Switch off ignition.

Fig 2: Identifying Test Box V.A.G 1598/31 Connected To Control Module Wiring Harness

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Connect test box VAG 1598/31 to control module wiring harness. Engine control module remains disconnected.

Fig 3: 3-Pin Connector Disconnected From Camshaft Position Sensor -G163-

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Check wiring for open circuit between test box and connector using wiring diagram.

Contact 1 + socket 98

Contact 2 + socket 86

Contact 3 + socket 108

Wire resistance: Max. 1.5 Ω

Additionally check wires for short to one another.

If no wiring fault is detected and voltage was present between contacts 1 + 3:

Replace Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-.

If no wiring fault is detected and no voltage was present between contacts 1 + 3:

Replace Engine Control Module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM), replacing .