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Connecting fault reader V.A.G 1551 and selecting engine electronics control unit > < Features of self-diagnosis
4CV fuel injection and ignition system
General to self-diagnosis
Technical data of self-diagnosis

Control unit identification

The control unit version is displayed when the fault reader V.A.G 1551, the vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 or the new tester VAS 5051 is connected and engine electronics control unit selected .

Technical data

Engine code

AFK

AHW

System designation

MARELLI 4CV

MARELLI 4CV

Exhaust emissions fulfil

MVEG II

MVEG II

Self-diagnosis

yes

yes

Final control diagnosis

yes

yes

Operating mode of data transfer to V.A.G 1551/1552

Rapid data transfer

Rapid data transfer

Fault memory

Non-volat. mem.1)

Non-volat. mem.1)

Memory for learnt values

Volatile memory2)

Volatile memory2)

Lambda control

yes

yes

Knock control

1 knock sensor

1 knock sensor

Twin path intake manifold

no

no

Variable valve timing

no

no

Charge pressure control

no

no

Secondary air system

no

no

Exhaust gas recirculation

no

yes

     1)     Independent of voltage supply.

     2)     Values are erased when voltage supply is interrupted.

Selectable functions when using fault reader V.A.G 1551 or V.A.G 1552

Note:

The prerequisites for selecting the desired functions can be determined from the following table.

Function

Prerequisite

Functions on fault reader V.A.G 1551 or on system tester V.A.G 1552

Engine stopped, ignition switched on

Engine running at idling speed

Vehicle being driven

01

Interrogate control unit version

yes

yes

yes

02

Interrogate fault memory

yes1)

yes

yes

03

Final control diagnosis

yes

no

no

04

Basic setting2)

yes

no

no

05

Erase fault memory

yes

yes

yes

06

End output

yes

yes

yes

07

Code control unit

yes

no

no

08

Read measured value block

yes

yes

yes

1)     Only carry out with ignition switched on, when engine does not start.

     2)     Must be carried out after the following: Replacing engine control unit, throttle valve control part, engine or disconnecting battery.

Connecting fault reader V.A.G 1551 and selecting engine electronics control unit > < Features of self-diagnosis