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Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch > < Removing and installing oil pressure switch
Checking oil pressure
Checking oil pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342-
Procedure
l  Oil level OK.
l  Engine oil temperature approx. 80°C
  Note
The specified test values refer to an oil temperature of approx. 80°C. The oil pressure falls at higher oil temperatures. If the specified values are not reached, check whether the oil temperature is too high for this test (>120°C).
–  Remove oil pressure switch -F1- → Chapter.
–  Connect oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- to hole for oil pressure switch -F1-.
–  Screw an old oil pressure switch into hole on oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- to seal hole.
–  Start engine.
l  Oil pressure at idling speed: at least 0.8 bar.
l  Minimum oil pressure at 2000 rpm: 1.4 bar.
  W00-0516

Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch > < Removing and installing oil pressure switch