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Checking engine speed sender > < Testing twin-spark ignition system with two ignition coils
Motronic Injection and Ignition System (4-cyl.) 08.97ä
Testing ignition system
Checking intake air temperature sender

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

  • ◆ Hand multimeter V.A.G 1526 or V.A.G 1526 A
  • ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 (or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552) with cable V.A.G 1551/3
  • ◆ Adapter set V.A.G 1594
  • ◆ Test box V.A.G 1598/22
  • ‒ Read measured value block, Display Group 003, engine cold and not running.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Read measured value block 3    ⇒
    0 rpm    12.8 V    15.9 5C     16.7 5C
  • ‒ Check display in display zone 4.

If an implausible value is displayed:

  • ‒ Connect test box V.A.G 1598/22 to wiring harness for engine control unit
    .
  • ‒ Disconnect connector for air mass meter
    =>Fitting locations overview, Page 24-5.
 
A23-0058
  • ‒ → Test for open circuit and short to positive or earth in the following wiring connections:

5-pin connector on
wiring harness, contact

Test box V.A.G 1598/22, socket

1

40

3

12

  • ‒ Rectify any open/short circuit as necessary.
  • ‒ If the wiring is OK but the display values are still implausible, fit a new air mass meter.

Checking engine speed sender > < Testing twin-spark ignition system with two ignition coils