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Service List of Workshop Manual Repair GroupsList of Workshop Manual Repair GroupsList of Workshop Manual Repair Groups Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis R e p a i r G r o u p 01 - Self-diagnosis, Electrical check Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and safety.
The automatic gearbox is controlled electro-hydraulically. The term "self-diagnosis" is specifically for the electronic/electric control. Additional information ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M ◆ Self-study programmes No.172, 186. Control unit -J217- with driving situation gear changes (Fuzzy Logic) Determining the driving situation and driving resistance dependent gear change point happens automatically.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 After analysing the information the automatic gearbox control unit distinguishes between sporadic and static (permanent) faults => Fault table, from page and stores these. If faults do not reoccur within min.
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Initiate basic setting 04 (only initiate when the basic setting requests it) ↓ Carry out a road test and interrogate fault memory 02 again ↓ If "no fault recognized !" is indicated on display...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 ◆ Removing => Page ◆ Installing => Page ◆ Checked by self-diagnosis => Carrying out self-diagnosis, Page 2 Engine control unit ◆ Location and removing and installing =>Fig. ◆ Location => Fig.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 7 Gearbox speed sender -G38- ◆ Location and removing and installing =>Fig. ◆ -G38- is checked by self-diagnosis 8 Road speed sender -G68- ◆ Location and removing and installing =>Fig.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 12 Cruise control switch -E45- ◆ Location and removing and installing =>Fig. ◆ Can be checked by reading measured value block => Page 13 Kickdown switch -F8- ◆ Location, further information on kick-down switch and removing and installing => Fig.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 -> Fig.1 Engine control unit Location: The control unit is located in plenum chamber. Removing and installing control unit => Repair group 24 or 25 -> Fig.2 Diagnosis connections Location: The diagnosis connection -arrow- is located behind the cover above the ashtray.
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Removing and installing valve body => Repair group 38; Removing and installing valve chest Removing and installing valve chest in booklet: ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M -> Fig. 4 Conductor strip with integrated gearbox oil temperature sender (ATF) -G93- Location: The conductor strip is located in the oil pan on the valve chest.
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Removing and installing valve body => Repair group 38; Removing and installing valve chest Removing and installing valve chest in booklet: ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M -> Fig.6 Multi-function switch -F125- Location: The multi-function switch is located on rear of gearbox.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 -> Fig.8 Throttle valve potentiometer -G69- Locations: On a petrol engine the potentiometer is a component part of the throttle valve control part -J338-. It can be found on the throttle valve housing (engine).
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 -> Fig.9 Kickdown switch -F8- Locations: The kickdown switch (arrow) is integrated into accelerator cable and is located on bulkhead in engine com‐ partment. On vehicles which do not have an accelerator cable the kick-down signal is generated in the sender for accel‐...
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Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid => Repair group 37; Servicing selector lever mechanism Servicing selector lever mechanism in booklet: ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M -> Fig.12 Brake light switch -F- Location: Brake light switch (arrow) is located on pedal cluster.
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When the gearbox is installed the sender is covered by the left assembly mounting. Removing and installing road speed sender Additional information ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M Special tools, testers and auxiliary items ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M =>...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 -> Fit support bar 10-222 A with legs 10-222 A/1 (6-cyl. engine adapter 10-222 A/3) and support engine/ gearbox in this position. Remove bracket for power assisted steering pressure hose.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 in booklet: ◆ Workshop Manual Golf 1998 ▸, Automatic gearbox 01M Location of control unit for automatic gearbox -J217- -> The control unit -arrow- is located in plenum chamber centre/right.
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Remove control unit. Installing control unit Installation is performed in the reverse order. -> Locate multi-pin connector on control unit -J217- pins (arrows) then lock multi-pin connector. Performing self-diagnosis => Page Initiating basic setting =>...
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX After the HELP key is pressed, a list of the possible functions is printed out. 3.3 - List of selectable functions Page 01 - Interrogate control unit version => Perform‐...
=>"Current flow diagrams, Elec‐ trical fault finding and Fitting locations" binder, Golf 1998 ▸. ◆ The fault code and the type of fault in numbers is printed out in the "rapid data transfer" mode only when the printer of V.A.G 1551 is switched on.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Solenoid valve 3 -N90- Solenoid valve 3 -N90- defective - Read measured value block =>page ; display group number 004 Open circuit1) Short to earth1) Open circuit/short to earth1) Short to positive1)
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Road speed sender -G68- Road speed sender -G68- defective - Read measured value block =>page No signal ; display group number 002 One of these displays appears in addition to relevant component.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 00518 Wiring open or short circuit - Observe notes on =>Page Throttle valve potentiometer -G69- Control unit for engine or throt‐ If this fault is indicated, the engine Signal outside tolerance...
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Selector lever lock solenoid -N110- Wiring open circuit or short to earth - Read measured value block Open circuit/short to earth Selector lever lock solenoid -N110- =>Page ; display group number...
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Confirm entry with key Q. -> Indicated on display: Warning! Fault memory was not interrogated. If the ignition was switched off e.g. between interrogating the fault memory and erasing fault memory, the fault memory is then not erased.
3.8 - Read measured value block Additional information ◆ Binder: "Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations Golf 1998 ▸ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 and enter address word "02 Gearbox electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" indicated on display => from page ->...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 -> There are always 4 display zones in the measured value block (if necessary in physical quantities). Decoding the individual values in display zones 1 to 4 =>Test table page...
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 3.9 - Test table Display Group Display zone Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault readout on V.A.G 1551 Selector lever position Stationary P - Check and adjust se‐ - Multi-function switch -...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Group No. Display Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault zone readout on V.A.G 1551 Full throttle 99...100 % - Initiate basic setting =>Page Switch positions Brake light Display Brake Operated...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Group No. Display Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault zone readout on V.A.G 1551 D, 3, 2, 1 Group No. Display Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault zone readout on V.A.G 1551...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Group No. Display Designation Test conditions Specified read‐ Rectifying fault zone out on V.A.G 1551 Gear selected Driving1) Neutral - Check solenoid valves => Perform electrical check, from page Reverse...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Checking solenoid valves, whilst driving Group No. Display zone Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault Selector lever in: readout on V.A.G 1551 Solenoid valves/indica‐ Solenoid valves are se‐ 1 0 1 0 00 ted on lected according to driv‐...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Group No. Display zone Designation Test conditions Specified read‐ Rectifying fault out on V.A.G 1551 Gear selected Driving1) Neutral - Check solenoid valves => Perform electrical check, from page Reverse...
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Data bus wiring switched on - Check cruise control sys‐ => Binder "Current flow di‐ agrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐ tions => Golf 1998 ä" cont'd switched off Group No. Display zone Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault readout on V.A.G 1551...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Group No. Display zone Designation Test conditions Specified Rectifying fault readout on V.A.G 1551 cont'd. D, 3, 2, 1 1 / 0 Selector lever positions D, 3, 2, 1 can be disre‐...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Group No. Display zone Designation Test conditions Specified readout Rectifying fault on V.A.G 1551 2 hydraulic 2H +/- Note: The + (or -) sign 2 mechanical 2M +/- relates to the...
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 • Earth connections for gearbox in order. Earth connecting points are located in plenum chamber and below the battery in engine compartment. Check battery earth strap and earth strap between battery and gearbox.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 After electrical checks -> Locate multi-pin connector on control unit -J217- pins (arrows) then lock multi-pin connector. Performing self-diagnosis => Page Initiating basic setting => Page Control unit -J217- multi-pin connector (68 pin) assignment (sockets on V.A.G 1598/18)
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 23 + 1 Supply voltage ▪ Ignition switched on approx. battery - Check wiring from control unit voltage according to cur‐ -J217- rent flow dia‐ gram Check wire from contact 1 to...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 58 + 22 Solenoid valve ▪ Ignition switched off 4.5 to 6.5 ω - Check conductor strip according to current flow dia‐ gram -N93- - Renew conduc‐ 58 + 1 ▪...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 approx. 20 °C 0.247 M ω - Switch hand multimeter 48.8 K ω V.A.G 1526 to 200 K ω 7.4 K ω approx. 60° C approx. 120° C Switch to resistance measuring range 20 K ω...
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 4 - Vacant 5 - To Pin 18 of control unit connector 6 - To Pin 62 of control unit connector 7 - To Pin 23 of control unit connector (voltage supply terminal 15) Checking supply voltage.
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If the specifications are not obtained: Repair wiring using current flow diagram. If the specifications are obtained: Check wiring further. Measure between sockets 1 and 62 on V.A.G 1598/18. Specification: Infinityω Measure between sockets 23 and 62 on V.A.G 1598/18. Specification: Infinityω Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vwts.ru http://vwts.info 4.3 - Test table...
Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 -> Measure between socket 62 on V.A.G 1598/18 and contact 6 on connector. Specification: Less than 1.5 ω If the specifications are not obtained: Repair wiring using current flow diagram.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Self-diagnosis The capability of the control unit: to recognise faults, to react to faults, to store faults, to register faults and make them available in the measured value block. Performing self-diagnosis Connecting the fault reader to be able to interrogate the fault memory.
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Golf 1998 ➤ Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997 Short to positive Current flows -incorrectly- to a live component without supplying a consumer. Read measured value block The control unit can transfer a considerable amount of test data. This test data delivers information on the operational condition of the system and/or sensors connected to it.