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AUTO TRANS DIAGNOSIS - 01M
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1996 Volkswagen Golf
For Volkswagen Technical Site
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, August 19, 1999 11:28PM
5) Remove shift lock cable from under dash near A/C-heater
housing and remove from vehicle. To install, position shift lock cable
through under-dash panels. See Fig. 9. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure. Adjust shift lock control cable. See SHIFT
LOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT under SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM.
Fig. 9: Routing Shift Lock Cable To Ignition Switch
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.
ELECTRONIC SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
RETRIEVING TROUBLE CODES
1) Electronic control consists of a TCM (located under rear
seat), control solenoids, and various sensors and switches. TCM
monitors input and output signals. See Fig. 2.
2) If TCM detects problems in transaxle-related circuits or
devices, TCM may record a trouble code in memory. To retrieve obtain
trouble codes, use Scan Tool (VAG 1551) and Adapter (VAG 1551/3). All
trouble code and related testing information is contained in scan
tool.
TESTING
ELECTRICAL
NOTE: Manufacturer does not provide electrical component tests or
specifications. All testing information is contained in Scan
Tool (VAG 1551).
1) To isolate TCM circuit problems without a scan tool,
circuit resistance and voltage can be checked by using Test Box (VAG
1598/18).
2) When checking circuit voltage, leave battery connected
with test box connected to TCM and TCM vehicle harness. When checking
circuit resistance, disconnect negative battery cable and connect test