Air Quality Sensor
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Tico_TDI_Q7 (02-11-2022)
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Ran a VCDS and my Air Quality Sensor threw me a fault code G238 with "Open circuit/short circuit B+ Intermittent) I want to remove it and clean its connections if they are corroded but don't know how to unclip it. Anyone have any idea how to unclip the Air Quality Sensor so I can clean its connections ? Thanks
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc abstand-u-kap einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=titel-u-kap>Removing and installing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Remove plenum chamber cover.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc achtung-rahmen abstand-standard einzug-standard"><TBODY><TR><TD class=achtung-inhalt>WARNING
<TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-liste-erster achtung-rumpf"><TBODY><TR><TD>The two valves of the pump valve unit may be hot even if the engine is cold.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unfasten the dome brace if applicable (not necessary on all vehicles, different designs)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class=spalte-pfeil></TD><TD class=spalte-marg></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=spalte-text><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Turn air quality sensor -G238- through 90° and lift sensor -B- out of mount.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>– </TD><TD>Unplug connector -A- from air quality sensor -G238-.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-standard abstand-standard "><TBODY><TR><TD>Contact assignment in connector -A-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-leg"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>1 - </TD><TD>Positive (terminal “15”)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-liste erlaeutrg-leg"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>2 - </TD><TD>Negative (terminal “31”)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-liste erlaeutrg-leg"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>3 - </TD><TD>Signal wire to operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit -J255-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
![](http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii626/royclark/airqualitysensor.png)
Layout of air intake unit components
![](http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii626/royclark/A87-10011.png)
<TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>1 - </TD><TD>Air intake unit assembly</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>2 - </TD><TD>Air quality sensor -G238-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>3 - </TD><TD>Air intake unit water drain</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>4 - </TD><TD>Grille in front of fresh-air intake</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Note
<TABLE class="cc abstand-liste-erster einzug-explo hinweis-rumpf"><TBODY><TR><TD>Depending on the version, a dust filter designed to stop the fresh air blower drawing in dust and sand may be fitted instead of the intake grille for certain countries with a high dust level in the ambient air (e.g. for China) → Electronic parts catalogue.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>5 - </TD><TD>Connectors to air intake housing</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Design and pin assignment → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>6 - </TD><TD>Air intake unit without upper cover</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>7 - </TD><TD>Air flow flap control motor -V71-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>With air flow flap control motor potentiometer -G113-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>8 - </TD><TD>Fresh-air intake duct temperature sensor -G89-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Checking → "Guided fault-finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>The measured value is evaluated by the operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit -J255- → "Guided fault-finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>9 - </TD><TD>Fresh-air blower control unit -J126-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Fresh-air blower control unit -J126- is actuated by operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit -J255- by way of air conditioner data bus system “Lin bus” → "Guided fault-finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>The air conditioner data bus system “Lin bus” is used for the exchange of information between the operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit -J255- and the fresh air blower control unit -J126- → "Guided fault-finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Checking → "Guided fault-finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>10 - </TD><TD>Fresh air blower -V2-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Checking → "Guided fault-finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc abstand-standard erlaeutrg-explo"><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-nummer>11 - </TD><TD>Air recirculation flap control motor -V113-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>With air recirculation flap control motor potentiometer -G143-</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="cc einzug-explo abstand-explo "><TBODY><TR><TD class=einzug-liste>q </TD><TD>Removing and installing → Chapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Last edited by royclark; 02-10-2013 at 11:00 AM.
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