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1AV fuel injection and ignition system (2-valve)
Self diagnosis
Connecting fault reader V.A.G 1551 and selecting engine control unit

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 with cable V.A.G 1551/3

Note:

The vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 can be used instead of the fault reader V.A.G 1551, however a print-out is not possible.

Check conditions

  • ● Battery voltage at least 11 V
  • ● Fuse 21 OK.
 
N29-0013
  • ● Earth connections on front of clutch housing/on cylinder head OK.

Work sequence

  • ‒ → Fold driver's side stowage compartment down.
  • ‒ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 with cable V.A.G 1551/3.

After the fault reader has been connected:

  • ‒ Depending upon desired function:
    Switch ignition on
         or
    Start engine , Table "Selectable functions".

Notes:

  • ◆ If the display remains blank, check diagnostic connector voltage supply =>Fault finding programme in "Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations" binder
  • ◆ If the display does not indicate as described in the work sequence:

=> Fault reader operating instructions

  • ◆ If due to an input fault "Fault in the data transfer!" is displayed, pull wire off fault reader, reconnect and repeat work step.
 
→ Indicated on display:
V.A.G - SELF DIAGNOSIS     HELP
     1 - Rapid data transfer*
     2 - Flash code output*

* Appears alternately

  • ‒ Operate fault reader taking into account the information on the display:
  • ‒ Press key 1 for "Rapid data transfer".
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 1 for address word "Engine electronics" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ The fault reader V.A.G 1551 display will show the control unit identification, e.g.:
032906030D
  • ◆ 032 906 030D = Part No. of control unit
  • ◆ Marelli 1AV = System designation and version
  • ◆ 1948 = Programme level number
  • ‒ Press the ⇒key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Further measures see repair procedures.

Interrogating and erasing fault memory > < Technical data of self diagnosis