New Beetle GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWV) (2001)
Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection
With Generic Scan Tool
Check knock sensors
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Contact surfaces between knock sensor and cylinder block must be free of corrosion, dirt and grease.
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For the Knock Sensors to function properly, it is important for tightening torque to be exactly 20 Nm.
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Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector of knock sensors.
Recommended special tools and equipment
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VAG1526 multimeter or VAG1715 multimeter
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VAG1594 connector test kit
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Wiring diagram
Test requirements
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Knock sensor securing bolt tightened to 20 Nm.
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On Board Diagnostic (OBD) must have recognized a malfunction at one or both of the Knock Sensors (KS).
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Ignition switched off.
Checking resistance values of knock sensors
Vehicles with engine code APH
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Disconnect 2-pin harness connector to Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-(-1-) and/or 2-pin harness connector to Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-(-2-).
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Measure resistance from knock sensor between terminal 1 (signal) and terminal 2 (Ground -GND-).
Specified value: Infinite Ohms
If specified value is not obtained:
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Replace the respective knock sensor:
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Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-, item 12.
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Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-, item 17.
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Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. See: Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool
Testing and Procedures/Read Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)/With Generic Scan Tool/Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
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Generate readiness code. See: Testing and Inspection/Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes