Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Testing and Inspection
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Switch ON ignition:
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) must light up and stay lit until the engine has started
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Glow plug indicator light can also light up during the pre-glow period when the engine is cold
If the MIL lamp does not light-up with ignition switched ON:
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Check MIL lamp wiring as follows:
If MIL lamp lights-up with ignition switched ON, continue check as follows:
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Start engine and let idle:
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MIL lamp must go out after a few seconds
If MIL lamp does not go out:
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Check DTC memory. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection
If no malfunction stored, continue check