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Engine Oil Pressure: Testing and Inspection

Oil pressure and oil pressure switch, checking

Special tools and equipment

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VAG1342 compression tester

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VAG1342/14 adapter

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VAG1527B voltage tester

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VAG1594A connector test kit

Test requirements
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Engine oil level OK, checking

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Oil Pressure Warning Light -K3- must light up for approximately 3 seconds when ignition is switched on.

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Oil temperature at least 80 °C (radiator fan must start up once)

Oil pressure, checking

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Check oil pressure at various engine speeds:
Idle: at least 2.0 bar

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