SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

All values learnt by the engine control unit and the basic setting values as well as the readiness code will be erased if the voltage supply is interrupted. Therefore, depending upon the vehicle mileage it can lead to serious engine running problems.

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 1551/3

Work sequence

Perform the following operations after voltage supply open circuit:

• ‒ Switch ignition on for at least 10 seconds.
• ‒ Switch off ignition.
• ‒ Adapt the engine control unit to the throttle valve control part
• ‒ Perform idling check
  => Page 24-112.

Note:

During idling check the activated charcoal filter solenoid valve and the air conditioner are switched off and the Lambda regulation learning procedure is initiated.

• ‒ Generate readiness code => Page 01-64
• ‒ Perform a longer test drive until the poor driving characteristics are eliminated.

Observe the valid safety precautions when carrying out a road test => Page 24-32.

• During the road test the following operating conditions must be fulfilled:
• ‒ The coolant temperature must exceed 80 °C .
• ‒ When the temperature is reached, the operating conditions
      Idling
      Part throttle
      Full throttle
      Overrun
  must be attained several times.
• ‒ At full throttle the speed must exceed 3500 rpm.