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Once they saw the fault, they jumped to conclusions and replaced the switch
Posted by: stellar1111 (109322) on 2018-02-06 17:53:02 In Reply to: "P0905 - Gate selector position circuit-low" is the static fault, happened once(frequency 1) but I posted by kinderutz on 2018-02-06 12:51:02	Share \| Report

with a known working one which didnt resolve the issue. Thanks 4 all the suggestions. I'll start checking them out.

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Crank no start, car doesnt know its in park - stellar1111 2018-02-02 14:23:19 (1537 views)
- Probably the selector switch on the transmission, check wiring make sure it's not full of oil. - kinderutz 2018-02-03 10:46:22 (1544 views)
  - re: - stellar1111 2018-02-03 11:03:34 (1488 views)
    - The tiptronic switch F189 is the one inside the cabin...the shifter. - kinderutz 2018-02-03 16:15:27 (1515 views)
      - I think they call it an F305 - selector switch these days though - kinderutz 2018-02-06 13:06:46 (1534 views)
      - Is the location of the switch on the 06 differ from 99-05 models?  -  stellar1111  2018-02-04 11:01:56 (1494 views)
        
        TCM is inside the transmission, no more pass side under the carpet. It's called a Mechatronic unit   -  kinderutz  2018-02-04 11:40:01 (1499 views)
        
        Buy or borrow a VCDS and see if the selector switch is reading correctly by monitoring the measuring  -  kinderutz  2018-02-04 11:44:58 (1454 views)
        
        Did you disconnect the battery and do a capacitor discharge by touching the leads together for a few  -  kinderutz  2018-02-04 11:46:55 (1466 views)
        
        Discharged.. same result stands.  -  stellar1111  2018-02-04 12:25:24 (1453 views)
        
        I disco'd the battery but didnt discharge it. I'll try that now.  -  stellar1111  2018-02-04 12:08:20 (1444 views)
        
        If you have to throw parts at it I'd start with the shifter as it's probably the cheapest and easier  -  kinderutz  2018-02-04 11:48:56 (1457 views)
        
        Sorry, didnt answer previous question. No spills. I keep the car really clean.  -  stellar1111  2018-02-06 18:05:38 (1450 views)
        
        What is in the log..   -  stellar1111  2018-02-05 11:13:00 (1474 views)
        
        re: The link works.. at the top of the screen there is a button to open with Google docs.   -  stellar1111  2018-02-05 11:31:35 (1465 views)
        
        "P0905 - Gate selector position circuit-low" is the static fault, happened once(frequency 1) but I   -  kinderutz  2018-02-06 12:51:02 (2453 views)
        
        Additional tests.. not sure, They sent me 3 files, i only shared 1 as they looked redundant but..  -  stellar1111  2018-02-06 18:37:37 (1476 views)
        
        Brake lights work. Steering wheel locks and unlocks.  -  stellar1111  2018-02-06 18:20:40 (1459 views)
        
        Once they saw the fault, they jumped to conclusions and replaced the switch  -  stellar1111  2018-02-06 17:53:02 (1468 views)
        
        which switch did they swap? the shifter assembly?   -  kinderutz  2018-02-08 09:17:29 (1446 views)
        
        There is also a TSB# 2010094/9 that has the shifter replaced as well as a shifter harness with 2   -  kinderutz  2018-02-06 12:53:20 (1609 views)
        
        re: for your amusement!  -  stellar1111  2018-02-08 08:35:08 (1476 views)
        
        bummer! I had a few of those Passat's myself, love them. scan it and see what's happening with  -  kinderutz  2018-02-08 09:19:02 (1441 views)
        
        re: Passat  -  stellar1111  2018-02-08 16:45:51 (1448 views)
        
        There's a relay under the dash you can jump to bypass the CCM signal for the starter....if no crank  -  kinderutz  2018-02-08 23:17:31 (1493 views)
        
        Thanks. If i did it correctly, Terminal 30 to 87, didnt start. measured voltage and saw 12v  -  stellar1111  2018-02-09 11:43:07 (1445 views)
        
        No worries, it's my pleasure. :) Here's a pic of the relay and what you need to jump:   -  kinderutz  2018-02-09 22:05:35 (1510 views)
        
        I did the right one. No go. There was another #53 relay for the horn, switch it and the horn  -  stellar1111  2018-02-10 14:00:32 (1464 views)
        
        definitely a short or a touchy connection, i'd follow that wire and see where it goes.....overlay  -  kinderutz  2018-02-10 14:45:43 (1438 views)
        
        No power at Terminal #50  -  stellar1111  2018-02-14 07:52:15 (1427 views)
        
        No power to Term #15 not #50  -  stellar1111  2018-02-14 12:44:58 (1451 views)
        
        if steering column is the problem you'll see the fault codes in J518 - Access Start for steering  -  kinderutz  2018-02-16 09:39:04 (1477 views)
        
        Diag from my mechanic  -  stellar1111  2018-02-17 12:36:58 (1516 views)
        
        just make sure you don't have a bad micro switch inside the ignition switch, see video   -  kinderutz  2018-02-18 13:31:54 (1467 views)
        
        Sorry, i posted this under the wrong message... should have had coffee 1st.   -  stellar1111  2018-02-14 08:41:13 (1446 views)
        
        I noticed under the passenger seat the carpet was wet.. not soaked, took out the seat,  -  stellar1111  2018-02-11 12:36:13 (1495 views)
        
        TSB page 2   -  kinderutz  2018-02-06 12:54:14 (1497 views)
        
        TSB page 3   -  kinderutz  2018-02-06 12:55:01 (1440 views)

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