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Motronic injection and ignition system (6-Cyl. engine)
Measured value blocks
Evaluating measured value blocks


Display group 1 -Basic functions-

Read measured value block 1

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xx.x °C

xx.x %

xx.x° BTDC

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Ignition angle

0...13.5 ° BTDC

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Lambda regulator

-20...20 %

Coolant temperature

80...105 °C

=> Page 01-68

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zone 2:

The engine control unit will use the intake air temperature as a replacement value for an engine start (start temperature - replacement value) as soon as there is a fault stored in the fault memory, which affects the coolant temperature sender (G62). The temperature then rises according to a model stored in the control unit. When the engine has reached normal working temperature a fixed replacement value will be displayed after a certain period. This fixed value is also dependent upon the intake air temperature.

Note on display zone 3:

  • ◆ The display must fluctuate around 0. If constant 0 is displayed, the Lambda regulation has switched from regulation to control, because there is a fault in the Lambda regulation. Interrogate fault memory => Page 01-13 .

Display group 1 -Basic functions- for control unit number: 021906258A ... CK

Read measured value block 1

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xx.x °C

x.xx

xx.x° BTDC

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Ignition angle

0...13.5 ° BTDC

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Lambda factor

0.97... 1.03

=> Page 01-69

Coolant temperature

80...105 °C

=> Page 01-68

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zone 2:

The engine control unit will use the intake air temperature as a replacement value for an engine start (start temperature - replacement value) as soon as there is a fault stored in the fault memory, which affects the coolant temperature sender (G62). The temperature then rises according to a model stored in the control unit. When the engine has reached normal working temperature a fixed replacement value will be displayed after a certain period. This fixed value is also dependent upon the intake air temperature.

Note on display zone 3:

  • ◆ If the figures are higher or lower than the specification when the engine is warm this leaning or enriching of the mixture (caused by unmetered air or a defective injection system) can lead to a fault being entered. Interrogate fault memory => Page 01-13 .

Evaluating display group 1, display zone 1 - Engine speed (idling speed)

V.A.G 1551 display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Less than 650 rpm

- Throttle valve control part sticking or defective

- Check throttle valve control part
=> Page 24-38

- Large amount of unmetered air (cannot be compensated for by the idling stabilisation)

- Check intake air system for leaks
=> Page 24-75

More than 750 rpm

- Idling switch not closed/defective

- Interrogate fault memory, => Page 01-13

- Large amount of unmetered air (cannot be compensated for by the idling stabilisation)

- Check intake air system for leaks
=> Page 24-75

- Throttle valve control part sticking/defective

- Check throttle valve control part
=> Page 24-38

- Supply voltage too low, engine tries to reduce charge difference through increased idling speed

- Check alternator
=> Page 01-72

- Air conditioner operating too long at idling speed

- Switch off air conditioner

Evaluating display group 1, display zone 2 - Coolant temperature

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Less than 80 °C

- Engine too cold

- If necessary carry out test drive

- Coolant temperature sender or wiring to engine control unit

- Check coolant temperature sender

More than 105 °C

- Radiator soiled

- Clean radiator

- Radiator fan not functioning

- Check function

- Thermostat defective (does not open)

- Check thermostat

- Coolant temperature sender or wiring to engine control unit

- Check coolant temperature sender

Evaluating display group 1, display zone 3 - Lambda regulator

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Outside tolerance range

- Minus range: Mixture too rich, Lambda control weakens mixture
- Positive range: Mixture too lean, Lambda control enrichens mixture

- Wait 30 seconds until the display has stabilised

- Unmetered air

- Check intake system for leaks
=> Page 24-75

- Injector defective

- Check injection rate => Page 24-83

Display group 2 -Basic functions-

Read measured value block 2

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

x.xx ms

xx.xx V

xxxxxxxx

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Exhaust gas recirculation

EGR active
EGR not active

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Control unit voltage supply

12.000...14.500 V

=> Page 01-72

Injection period

1.0...3.5 ms

=> Page 01-71

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zone 4:

  • ◆ "EGR not active" will be displayed on vehicles with a throttle valve control part but not fitted with exhaust gas recirculation.
  • ◆ A constant 182 °C or 217.0 °C will be displayed for control unit number 021906258A ... CK when there is no exhaust gas recirculation fitted.

Evaluating display group 2, display zone 2 - Injection period

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Less than 1.00 ms

- Large amount of fuel from the activated charcoal filter system

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve

- Incorrect injectors with greater throughput installed

- Check injection rate => Page 24-83

- Fuel pressure too high

- Check fuel pressure regulator
=> Page 24-73

More than 3.50 ms

- Increased engine load due to electric consumers, air conditioner, gear selected or P.A.S. steering on full lock

- Eliminate increased load (air conditioner, power assisted steering etc.)

Evaluating display group 2, display zone 3 - Control unit voltage supply

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Less than 12.000 V

- Generator defective, battery heavily discharged

- Check voltage, charge battery

- Battery heavily loaded shortly after starting due to high charging current and current consumers

- Increase revs slightly for a few minutes and switch off current consumers

- Transfer resistance in the current supply or the engine control unit earth connection

- Check engine control unit voltage supply => Page 24-112

- Current draw when ignition is off

- Eliminate current draw

More than 14.500 V

- Voltage regulator in alternator defective

- Check voltage, replace regulator if necessary

- Excess voltage due to jump starting or quick charging unit

- Interrogate fault memory => Page 01-13

Display group 3 -Basic functions-

Read measured value block 3

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

x.xx ms

x <°

xxx.x °C

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Intake air temperature

-45...108.5 °C

Throttle valve angle

1...5 <°

=> Page 01-74

Injection period

1.0...3.5 ms

=> Page 01-71

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Note on display zone 3:

When the throttle valve angle is shown as 0 at idling speed, the engine control unit recognises overrun cut-off. Match throttle valve control part to engine control unit => Page 24-120 .

Note on display zone 4:

Exact information on specifications is not possible as the display is largely dependent on the ambient temperature.

Evaluating display group 3, display zone 3 - Throttle valve angle

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

More than 5 <°

- Engine control unit not matched to throttle valve control part

- Perform matching to throttle valve control part => Page 01-13

- Throttle valve potentiometer in throttle valve control part defective

- Check throttle valve control part
=> Page 24-38

- Accelerator cable adjustment

- Adjust accelerator cable

- Throttle valve sticking

- Eliminate cause

Note:

If the accelerator pedal is floored the value will be 75...95 <°.

Display group 3 -Basic functions- for control unit number: 021906258A ... CK

Read measured value block 3

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

x.xx %

xx <°

xxx.x °C

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Intake air temperature

-45...108.5 °C

Throttle valve angle

9...19 <°

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Engine load

1.0...4.0 %

---

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Note on display zone 3:

If the throttle valve angle is outside of the specification at idling speed, check the adjustment of the accelerator cable and then the operating modes => display group 4 display zone 4. Also check the throttle valve potentiometer => Page 24-54 .

Note on display zone 4:

Exact information on specifications is not possible as the display is largely dependent on the ambient temperature.

Evaluating display group 3, display zone 4 - Intake air temperature

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Constant 46.5 °C
or 141.0 °C

- Fault on intake manifold temperature sender -G72 recognised

- Interrogate fault memory => Page 01-13

- Intake manifold temperature sender -G72

- Check intake manifold temperature sender -G72

Display group 4 -Basic functions-

Read measured value block 4

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxx.x %

xxx.x %

xxx.x %

xxx.xx

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Tank venting operating mode

---

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Lambda learnt value at idling (additive)

-10.0...10.0 %

=> Page 01-69

Lambda learnt value at part load (multiplicative)

-10.0...10.0 %

=> Page 01-69

Lambda regulator

-20...20 %

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Notes on display zone 1:

  • ◆ The display must fluctuate around 0. If constant 0 is displayed, the Lambda regulation has switched from regulation to control, because there is a fault in the Lambda regulation. Interrogate fault memory => Page 01-13 .

Noes on display zones 2 and 3:

    Low values indicate that the engine is running too rich and therefore the Lambda regulation is leaning the mixture.

  • ◆ High values indicate that the engine is running too lean and therefore the Lambda regulation enriches the mixture.
  • ◆ If there is no voltage supply to the control unit all the values learnt will be cancelled.
  • ◆ add = additive - The effects of the fault (e.g. unmetered air) will reduce as the engine speed increases. The injection period will be modified by a fixed amount for additive learnt values. This amount is not dependent upon the basic injection period.
  • ◆ mul = multiplicative - The effects of the fault (e.g. faulty injector) will increase as the engine speed increases. A multiplicative learnt value is a proportional change to the injection period. This change is dependent on the basic injection period.

Display group 4 -Basic functions- for control unit number: 021906258A ... CK

Read measured value block 4

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xxx %

xxx km/h

xxxxx

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Operating mode (idling)

00010

---

Road speed

0 km/h

---

Engine load

1.0...4.0 %

=> Page 01-69

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Note on display zone 3:

Checking speed signal => Page 24-127

Note on display zone 4:

Depending upon the operating mode the following is valid: 00001 for overrun cut-off, 00010 for idling, 00100 for part throttle, 01000 for full throttle and 10000 for acceleration enrichment.

Display group 5 -Basic functions-

Read measured value block 5

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xxx %

xxx km/h

xxxxxx

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Operating mode (idling, part throttle, full throttle, enrichment, overrun)

Idling

---

Road speed

0 km/h

---

Engine load

10...30 %

---

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Note on display zone 3:

Checking speed signal => Page 24-127

Display group 5 -Basic functions- for control unit number: 021906258A ... CK

Read measured value block 5

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xxx

xxx %

xx-xx

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Air conditioner/automatic gearbox operating mode

xx-xx

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Idling stabilization

Approx. 56%

---

Adaption requirement of the idling positioner

Approx. 0.97

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Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zones 2 and 3:

Values in these display zones are not for the service department.

Note on display zone 4:

Depending upon the operating condition the following are valid: 01-xx for air conditioner readiness, 11-xx for air conditioner switched on, xx-10 for gearbox intervention on automatic gearbox, xx-01 for gear selected switch (for manual gearbox always 1)

Display group 6 -Basic functions-

Read measured value block 6

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xx.xx g/s

xx.x %

xxxxxxxx

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

A/C compressor signal on
A/C readiness signal

11_ _ _ _ _ 1
01_ _ _ _ _ 0

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Throttle valve positioner duty cycle learnt value

65...80 %

Idling air mass learnt value

-1.70...1.70 g/s

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Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zone 2:

  • ◆ Displayed is how far the idling stabilisation has "learnt" and moved away from the predetermined design average. If the engine is new the value will be in the positive range due to the high engine friction, and when run-in, in the negative range.
  • ◆ The value displayed is not measured by the air mass meter, but calculated from the throttle valve potentiometer information.

Display group 7

Read measured value block 7

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xxxx rpm

xx.x %

x.x g/s

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Lambda probe voltage

0.000...1.100 V

=> Page 01-83

Engine speed (idling speed specification)

700 rpm

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Engine speed (idling speed specification)

700 rpm

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Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zone 4:

  • ◆ The voltage signal "lean mixture (high level of residual oxygen)" is approx. 0.0...0.3 V.
  • ◆ The voltage signal "rich mixture (low level of residual oxygen)" is approx. 0.7...1.1 V.
  • ◆ When changing from "rich" to "lean" and back again (font=symbol charset=fontspecific code=108 TeX='\lambda ' descr='[lambda]' = 1.0), the voltage will jump from between 0.7 and 1.1 V to between 0.0 and 0.3 V (and back again).
  • ◆ Due to the steep voltage jumps the Lambda control cannot keep the ideal mixture composition font=symbol charset=fontspecific code=108 TeX='\lambda ' descr='[lambda]' = 1.0 constant. The control fluctuates constantly between conditions "slightly too lean" and "slightly too rich".
  • ◆ The displayed value must temporarily drop below 0.3 V and exceed 0.6 V. Displayed values below 0.45 V signifies lean, above 0.45 V rich.
  • ◆ When the displayed value is a constant 0.455 V, this indicates that there is an open circuit in wiring to font=symbol charset=fontspecific code=108 TeX='\lambda ' descr='[lambda]' probe.
 
A24-0074

→ Lambda probe voltage Ufont=symbol charset=fontspecific code=108 TeX='\lambda ' descr='[lambda]' in mV

A: High Lambda probe voltage

  • ◆ Rich mixture (excess of fuel or shortage of air)
  • ◆ Higher CO value

B: Low Lambda probe voltage

  • ◆ Lean mixture (shortage of fuel or excess air)
  • ◆ Lower CO value

Evaluating display group 7, display zone 4 - Lambda probe voltage

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Display does not fluctuate

- Large amount of unmetered air

- Check air intake system for leaks

(Constant 0.000...
0.300 V
or

- Spark plug defective

- Check spark plugs

Constant 0.700...1.100 V)
Cont. on next page

- Fuel pressure too low or too high

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure => Page 24-73

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Continued

- Injector defective

- Check injectors => Page 24-83

- Coolant temperature sender defective

- Check coolant temperature sender

- Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1

- Check solenoid valve 1

- Lambda probe heating not functioning

- Check Lambda probe heating
=> Page 24-27

- Lambda probe(s) defective or soiled

- Check Lambda probe => Page 24-98

Constant 1.100 V

- Short to positive via:
- Lambda probe, probe wiring, earth wiring, engine control unit

Constant between
0.400...0.500 V

- Wiring open circuit via:
- Lambda probe, probe wiring, earth wiring, engine control unit

Constant 0.000 V

- Short to earth via:
- Lambda probe, probe wiring, earth wiring, engine control unit

- Check Lambda probe wiring
=> Page 24-103

Display group 9 -Air mass meter-

Read measured value block 9

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

x.x g/s

x.x g/s

x.x g/s

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Idling air mass learnt value

-1.70...1.70 g/s

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Idling air mass learnt value

-1.70...1.70 g/s

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Air mass drawn in

3.0...5.0 g/s

=> Page 01-85

Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Note on display zone 3:

  • ◆ Displayed is how far the idling stabilisation has "learnt" and moved away from the predetermined design average. If the engine is new the value will be in the positive range due to the high engine friction, and when run-in, in the negative range.
  • ◆ The value displayed is not measured by the air mass meter, but calculated from the throttle valve potentiometer information.
  • ◆ The "learnt" value in display zone 4 applies to vehicles with an automatic gearbox and a driving range is selected.

Evaluation: Display for air mass drawn in

Appears on display

Possible fault cause

Fault elimination

Less than 3.0 g/s

- Large amount of unmetered air between intake manifold and air mass meter

- Eliminate unmetered air

More than 5.0 g/s

- Gear selected (automatic gearbox)

- Place selector lever in P or N

- Engine loaded due to ancillaries

- Eliminate load (air conditioner, power assisted steering etc.)

Display group 13 -Operating modes-

Read measured value block 13

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

XXXXXXX

XXXXXXX

XXXXXXX

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Air conditioner compressor operating mode ON/OFF

Compr. ON or
Compr. OFF

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Automatic gearbox operating mode (gear selected signal)

Neutral or gear selected ON

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Air conditioner operating mode

AC-High or
A/C-Low

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Air conditioner compressor signal on
Air conditioner readiness signal

11_ _ _ _ _ 1
01_ _ _ _ _ 0

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Notes on display zone 2:

  • ◆ A/C-High = Air conditioner demands too high a heating or cooling output
    A/C-Low = Air conditioner not switched on.

Notes on display zone 3:

  • ◆ Neutral = Selector lever in P or N, and with gear selected ON = Selector lever in 1/2/3/R/D
  • ◆ "Neutral" or "Gear selected ON" will be displayed for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
  • ◆ Checking gear selected signal

Notes on display zone 4:

  • ◆ "Compr. OFF" is always displayed on vehicles without air conditioner.
  • ◆ Checking air conditioner compressor signal

Display group 98 -Matching throttle valve control part-1)

Read measured value block 98

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

x.xxx V

x.xxx V

XXXXXXX

XXXXXXX

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Adapting mode

ADP. is running or
ADP. OK. or
ADP ERROR

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Engine operating mode

Idling or part
throttle

Display
group 4

Throttle valve positioner sender voltage (G127)

0.5...4.9 V

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Throttle valve potentiometer voltage (G69)

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1)     Matching throttle valve control part to engine control unit => Page 24-120 .

Note on display group 98:

The throttle valve control part will be matched to the engine control unit when the display group 98 under function 04 "Basic setting" is selected. This matching must always be carried out when a different throttle valve control part (or other complete engine) or a different engine control unit is fitted.

If the voltage supply is interrupted (battery disconnected) adaption must also be performed.

Display group 99 -Lambda regulation-

Read measured value block 99

[ltrif ] Indicated on display

xxxx rpm

xxx.x°C

xx.x %

XXXXXXX

1

2

3

4

[ltrif ] Display zones

Specification

Evaluation

Lambda regulation operating mode

font=symbol charset=fontspecific code=108 TeX='\lambda ' descr='[lambda]'-Reg. OFF or
font=symbol charset=fontspecific code=108 TeX='\lambda ' descr='[lambda]'-Reg. ON

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Lambda regulation

-10...10 %

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Coolant temperature

-40...125 °C

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Engine speed (idling speed)

650...750 rpm

=> Page 01-67

Notes on display zone 4:

  • ◆ For a defined fault finding the Lambda regulation is switched off when selecting display group 99 under "Basic setting" or switched on under "Read measured value block".
    When the function 04 "Basic setting" is exited the Lambda regulation is automatically active again.
  • ◆ It is possible to switch between the function 04 "Basic setting" and the function 08 "Read measured value block" by pressing the keys 4 and 8 on V.A.G 1551/1552.

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