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Matching automatic gearbox control unit and throttle valve potentiometer to one another > < Checking engine operating mode

Golf Mk3

Digifant Injection and Ignition system (2 valve)
Digifant injection and ignition system
Checking throttle valve potentiometer

Note:

The work sequence is dependent upon the programme level of the Digifant control unit. Programme level number , connecting fault reader V.A.G 1551 and selecting engine electronics control unit.

  • ‒ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 and select engine electronics control unit (address word 01); selection is carried out with engine idling.
    => Page 01-3
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Input 08 for "Read measured value block" function and confirm with Q.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Read measured value block     HELP
Input display group number XX

 
→ Up to programme level number 1083
037906024D     DIGIFANT     1.7     1083
Coding

(From programme level number 1390 )

  • ‒ Input 02 for display group 02 and confirm with Q.
 
→ Indicated on display:
(1...4 = Display zones)
Read measured value block 2     ⇒
     1     2     3     4

Note:

If something different is indicated on the display:

=> Fault reader operating instructions

  • ‒ Slowly open throttle valve and watch angle display in display zone 3.
    The figure must increase uniformly over
         the complete range.
  • ‒ Press ⇒ key.
  • ‒ Input 06 for "End output" and confirm with Q.

If the figure does not increase uniformly:

  • ‒ Carry out electrical check, Test step 13
    => Page 01-18 , if necessary renew throttle valve potentiometer (G69).
 
→ From programme level number 1390
037906024D     DIGIFANT     1.7     1390
Coding
  • ‒ Input 03 for display group 03 and confirm with Q.
 
→ Indicated on display:
(1...4 = Display zones)
Read measured value block 3     ⇒
     1     2     3     4

Note:

If something different is indicated on the display:

=> Fault reader operating instructions

  • ‒ Slowly open throttle valve and watch angle display in display zone 3.
    The figure must increase uniformly over
         the complete range.
  • ‒ Press ⇒ key.
  • ‒ Input 06 for "End output" and confirm with Q.

If the figure does not increase uniformly:

  • ‒ Carry out electrical check, Test step 13
    => Page 01-18 , if necessary renew throttle valve potentiometer (G69).

Matching automatic gearbox control unit and throttle valve potentiometer to one another > < Checking engine operating mode