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Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalyst > < Checking functions
Motronic inj. and ignition system (2-valve, roller rocker finger)
Checking functions
Idling check

Notes:

  • ◆ Idling speed, ignition timing and CO content not adjustable.
  • ◆ The idling speed is regulated to specification by the throttle valve positioner in conjunction with the DIS function.
  • ◆ CO content regulated by Lambda regulation. Faults in Lambda control are detected in self-diagnosis and stored in fault memory.

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 with cable V.A.G 1551/3A

Check conditions

  • ● Exhaust system between cylinder head and catalyst free of leaks
  • ● All electrical consumers, e.g. lights and rear window heating must be switched off
  • ● If the vehicle is equipped with an air conditioning system, this must be switched off.
  • ● Coolant temperature must be at least 80 °C, =>display group 04, display zone 3.

Test sequence

  • ‒ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552). Start engine and select "Address word" 01 of engine control unit. When doing this the engine must be running at idling speed.
    (Connecting fault reader and selecting engine control unit .)
  • ‒ Interrogate fault memory, if necessary, repair fault and then erase fault memory.
    => Page 01-18 , interrogating and erasing fault memory
  • ‒ Then:
    • ‒ Leave fault reader V.A.G 1551 connected.
    • ‒ Continue running engine at idling speed.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XXX
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 4 for the function "Initiating basic settings" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Basic setting
Input display group number XXX
  • ‒ Press keys 0, 0 and 1 for "Display group number 1" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
(1...4 = Display zones)
System in basic setting     1     ⇒
     1     2     3     4    

Note:

In the "System in basic setting" function the tank venting valve (N80) is closed and the air conditioner compressor switched off.

  • ‒ Check the adjustment conditions for basic setting in display zone 4:
         Specification: 1x111111
    Significance of the numbers => Page 01-86
  • ‒ Briefly increase engine speed (rev- up) and then allow engine to run at idling speed for 2 minutes.

Checking idling speed

  • ‒ Change to display group 56 as follows:
  • ‒ Press C key.
  • ‒ Press keys 0, 5 and 6 for "Display group number 56" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
(1...4 = Display zones)
System in basic setting     56     ⇒
     1     2     3     4    
  • ‒ Check operating modes in display zone 4
         Specification: x x 0 x 0
    (Significance => Page 01-130 )
  • ‒ Check specified idling speed in display zone 2.
         Specification: 700 rpm
  • ‒ Check idling speed in display zone 1.
         Specification: 600...800 rpm1)

     1)     Up-to-date specifications:

=> Exhaust emissions test binder

Note:

During the idling check the tank venting valve (N80) and the air conditioner are switched off and the Lambda regulation learning process is initiated.

  • ‒ Press ⇒key.
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.

If the idling speed is not obtained:

  • ‒ Adapt the engine control unit to the throttle valve control part => Page 24-141
  • ‒ Carry out test drive.

Observe the valid safety precautions when carrying out a road test => Page 24-29 .

  • ‒ Again interrogate the control unit fault memory.
  • ‒ Repeat the idling check.

If the specifications are not obtained again:

  • ‒ Check throttle valve control part
    => Page 24-46 .
  • ‒ Check the operating condition of engine
    => Page 24-125 .
  • ‒ Check intake air system for unmetered air
    => Page 24-91
  • ‒ Check the signals from/to air conditioner
    => Page 24-152 .

Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalyst > < Checking functions