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Checking the coolant temperature sensor (VW Polo 3)

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Contents: Continue testing at -40°C ↓ Continue testing at 129°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.

Continue testing at -40°C



5. Disconnect the four-pin wiring connector from the coolant temperature sensor (arrow) (Fig. 4.36).

5. Disconnect the four-pin wiring connector from the coolant temperature sensor (arrow) (Fig. 4.36).


6. Shunt contacts 3 and 4 of the wiring connector using auxiliary wires from the VAG 1594 tester and observe the readings on the display (Fig. 4.37).

6. Shunt contacts 3 and 4 of the wiring connector using auxiliary wires from the VAG 1594 tester…


The display shows 129°C:
  • press "→";
  • press "06" to select the "Complete Output" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button;
  • turn off the ignition;
  • replace the coolant temperature sensor.

On the display -40°C:

  • press "→";
  • press "06" to select the "Complete Output" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button;
  • turn off the ignition;
  • connect the VAG 1598/31 tester to the engine control unit wiring harness (on the left in the engine compartment) (fig. 4.32). The control unit must remain disconnected;
  • check the wire between the tester and the connector for open circuit: tester socket 93 and contact 3, tester socket 108 and contact 4 (fig. 4.34). Specified value: max. 1.5 Ohm.
  • check the wires for short circuit to positive. Specified value: ∞ Ohms.

7. If no fault is found in the wires, then replace the coolant temperature sensor.

Continue testing at 129°C



8. Disconnect the four-pin wiring connector from the coolant temperature sensor (arrow) (Fig. 4.36).
On the display -40°C:
  • press "→";
  • press "06" to select the "Complete Output" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button;
  • turn off the ignition;
  • replace the coolant temperature sensor.

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The display shows 129°C:
  • press "→";
  • press "06" to select the "Complete Output" function and confirm by pressing the "Q" button;
  • turn off the ignition;
  • connect the VAG 1598/31 tester to the engine control unit wiring harness (on the left in the engine compartment) (fig. 4.32). The control unit must remain disconnected:
  • check the wire between the tester and the connector for open circuit: socket 93 of the tester and contact 3. socket 108 of the tester and contact 4 (fig. 4.34). Specified value: max. 1.5 Ohm.
  • check the wires for short circuit to positive pole. Specified value: ∞ Ohms.

9. If no fault is found in the wires, then replace the coolant temperature sensor.

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