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Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switchF1
   
Checking oil pressure and oil pressure switch -F1-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- with adapter -V.A.G 1342/14-
t  Voltage tester -V.A.G 1527 B-
t  Auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594 C-

Procedure
l  Oil level OK
l  Engine oil temperature approx. 80 °C
l  Oil pressure warning lamp -K3- should come on when ignition is switched on.
l  On vehicles with driver information system (DIS), the display “OK” should light up.
   
Checking oil pressure switch
–  Unplug electrical connector at oil pressure switch -F1-.
–  Unscrew oil pressure switch -F1-.
–  Connect oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- with adapter -V.A.G 1342/14- to bore for oil pressure switch.
–  Screw oil pressure switch -2- into oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342-.
–  Connect brown wire -1- of oil pressure tester to earth (“–”).
–  Connect voltage tester -V.A.G 1527 B- with test leads from auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594 C- to oil pressure switch and battery positive (“+”).
l  LED should not light up.
If the LED lights up:
–  Renew oil pressure switch.
–  Start engine.
  Note
Observe tester and LED while starting, as switching point of oil pressure switch may already be exceeded when starting.
l  LED should light up at 1.2 ... 1.6 bar.
If LED does not light up:
–  Renew oil pressure switch.
Checking oil pressure
–  Start engine.
l  Minimum oil pressure at idling speed: 1.3 bar
l  Minimum oil pressure at 3500 rpm: 3.5 ... 4.5 bar.
The pressure relief valve or oil pump is defective if the specifications are not attained.
–  Renew oil pump → Chapter.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
Renew seal for oil pressure switch.
Tightening torque
  A17-0025
ComponentNm
Oil pressure switch to oil filter bracket25

   

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