New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWV) (2005)
Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection
Ignition Coils With Power Output Stages, Checking
NOTE: Ignition coils and power output stages are one component and cannot be replaced individually.
Recommended special tools and equipment
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V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
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V.A.G 1527 voltage test lamp
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V.A.G 1594 connector test kit
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Wiring diagram
Test requirements
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The respective fuses of ignition coils with power output stages must be OK:
Vehicles with engine code APH
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Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- must be OK, check:
Vehicles with engine code AWP, AWV, BKF, BNU
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Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271- must be OK, check:
Continue for all vehicles
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Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
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All electrical consumers such as: lights and rear window defroster must be switched off.
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Parking brake must be engaged or else day time driving lights will be switched on.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever must be in -P-.
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If vehicle is equipped with an A/C system, it must be switched off.
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Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
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Engine speed (RPM) sensor must be OK, checking. See: Computers and Control Systems/Engine Speed Sensor/Testing and Inspection
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Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor must be OK, checking. See: Camshaft Position Sensor/Testing and Inspection
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Ignition switched off.
Test sequence:
Test procedure (only vehicles with engine code APH)