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Checking the coolant temperature sensor (VW Polo 3)

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Contents: Continue testing at 240 or -50°C ↓ Continue testing at 0 or 130°C ↓
1. Connect the VAG 1551 tester and dial "01" to select the "Address word" function of the engine control unit. The engine should be idling. The display should show the following information:

1. Connect the VAG 1551 tester and dial «01» to select the «Address word» function of the engine…

2. Press "08" to select the "Read measured value block" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button. The display should show the following information:

2. Press «08» to select the «Read measured value block» function and confirm by pressing the «Q»…

3. Press "001" to select the "Display Group 1" function and press "Q". The display should show the following information:

3. Press «001» to select the «Display Group 1» function and press «Q». The display should show the…

4. Read the incoming air temperature in field 2 of the display.



4. Read the incoming air temperature in field 2 of the display.

11 If the displayed temperature differs greatly from the ambient temperature, check the resistance of the sensor wiring. Display group 0: 125 units = 20°C, 25 units = 85°C.

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Continue testing at 240 or -50°C



5. Disconnect the four-pin connector of wiring 1 from the coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 5.48).

5. Disconnect the four-pin connector of wiring 1 from the coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 5.48).


6. Shunt contacts 1 and 3 of the wiring connector using auxiliary wires from the VAG 1594 tester and observe the readings on the display.

7. Display shows 0 or 130°C: replace the coolant temperature sensor.
8. The display shows 240 or -50°C:
  • press "→";
  • press "06" to select the "Complete Output" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button;
  • turn off the ignition;
  • connect the VAG 1598/18 tester to the engine control unit wiring harness;
  • check the wire between the tester and the connector for an open circuit: socket 42 of the tester and contact 4 of the four-pin wiring connector (fig. 5.45). Specified value: max. 1.5 Ohm.
  • check the wires for short circuit to positive. Specified value: ∞ Ohms.
  • check the wire between the tester and the connector for continuity: socket 17 of the tester and contact 1 of the four-pin wiring connector. Specified value: max. 1.5 ohms.

9. If no fault is found in the wires, then replace the engine control unit.


Continue testing at 0 or 130°C



10. Disconnect the four-pin wiring connector 1 from the coolant temperature sensor 2 (Fig. 5.49).

10. Disconnect the four-pin wiring connector 1 from the coolant temperature sensor 2 (Fig. 5.49).


11. The display shows 240 or -50 'C: replace the coolant temperature sensor.
12. The display shows 0 or 130°C:
  • press "→"
  • press "06" to select the "Complete Output" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button;
  • turn off the ignition;
  • disconnect the wiring connector from the engine control unit;
  • check the wire to contact 3 of the four-pin connector of the engine control unit wiring for a short to contact 1 of the wire and to ground. Specified value: ∞ Ohms.

13. If no fault is found in the wires, then replace the engine control unit.

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