Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

• ◆ Ignition tester V.A.G 1767 or V.A.G 1367 with HT pick-up clamp V.A.G 1367/8

Check conditions

• ● Engine oil temperature at least 80 °C

Test sequence

• ‒ → Connect ignition tester V.A.G 1767 or ignition tester V.A.G 1367 with HT pick-up clamp V.A.G 1367/8.
• ‒ Start engine and run at idling speed.
• ‒ Set ignition tester to 3000 rpm.
• ‒ Slowly increase speed to slightly above 3000 rpm until the ignition timing (advance figure) is indicated.
       Specification: 29...34 ° before TDC

If the specification is not obtained:

• ‒ Renew Motronic control unit (J220)
  , item 16 .