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Checking idling stabilization > < Checking Lambda probe and Lambda control
Digifant injection and ignition system (4-valve)
Digifant injection and ignition system
Checking Lambda probe heating

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

  • ◆ Test box V.A.G 1598/18
  • ◆ Hand multimeter V.A.G 1526 or multimeter V.A.G 1715
  • ◆ Adapter set V.A.G 1594
  • ◆ Current flow diagram

Test conditions

  • ● Fuel pump relay OK
 
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Checking voltage supply

  • ‒ → Separate 4 pin connector -1- to Lambda probe.
  • ‒ Connect multimeter to measure voltage at contacts 1+2 of connector.
  • ‒ Start engine.
         Specification: Min. 11 V
  • ‒ Switch off ignition.

If no voltage is present:

 
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  • ‒ → Connect test box V.A.G 1598/18 to control unit wiring loom.
  • ‒ Switch on ignition.
  • ‒ Bridge test box sockets 1+6 with aux. cables from V.A.G 1594 (fuel pump must run).

▸ 07.94:

  • ‒ Additionally bridge sockets 1+28 of test box. The Lambda probe heating relay must operate.
  • ‒ Observe display on multimeter.
         Specification: min. 11 V

If the specification is not obtained:

  • ‒ Check wiring according to current flow diagram.

Checking idling stabilization > < Checking Lambda probe and Lambda control