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Ignition/combustion fault finding: testing > < Test condition
Test process
Test process
   
–  Detach the 2-contacts connector from the knock sensor -arrow-.
  N28-0132
–  Connect test box -V.A.G. 1598/31- to the wiring harness of the control unit, without connecting the engine control unit.
  N24-0943
–  Test for open circuits in the wiring between the test box and the double connector, following the wiring diagram. Contact 1+female contact 106 Contact 2+female contact 99 Wire resistance: 1.5 Ω max.
–  Also test the wiring for short circuit between wires. Target value: ∞ Ω max.
If no fault is found in the wiring:
–  Loosen the knock sensor and retighten it to a torque of 20 Nm.
–  Road test the vehicle.
Take the necessary precautions when doing a road test → Chapter.
During the road test the following operating conditions must be met:
t  The coolant temperature must exceed 80 °C
t  Once the temperature has been reached, the following load states must be reached several times idling half load full load deceleration
t  At full load, revs must exceed 3500 rpm
–  Reconsult the fault memory of the control unit.
If the fault persists:
–  Replace the knock sensor -G61- → Item.
  N24-0231

Ignition/combustion fault finding: testing > < Test condition