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Checking engine operating mode > < Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalyst
Motronic inj. and ignition system (2-valve, roller rocker finger)
Checking functions
Checking ageing of Lambda probe before catalyst

Only engines which conform to EU 4 standard (engine code AKP, AUC, AUD)

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 with cable V.A.G 1551/3A

Test conditions

 
N24-0831
  • ● → Fuse No. 1 must be OK.
  • ● Exhaust system between catalyst and cylinder head must be free of leaks
  • ● Coolant temperature must be at least 80 °C, =>display group 04, display zone 3.

Functional check

  • ‒ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552). Start engine and select "Address word" 01 of engine control unit. When doing this the engine must be running at idling speed.
    (Connecting fault reader and selecting engine control unit .)
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XXX
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 4 for the function "Introduction of basic setting" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Basic setting
Input display group number XXX
  • ‒ Press keys 0, 3 and 4 for "Display group number 34" and confirm entry with Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
(1...4 = Display zones)
System in basic setting     34     ⇒
     1     2     3     4    
  • ‒ Depress brake pedal.
  • The engine speed is increased by the control unit to
         approx. 1100...1300 rpm.
  • ‒ Maintain the engine speed until the display
         in display zone 4 jumps from "Test OFF" to "Test ON". The catalyst temperature in
         display zone 2 must be min. 400 °C.

Note:

This process can take a few minutes.

  • ‒ Check amplitude duration in display zone 3:
         Specification: 0.7... 2.00
  • ‒ Continue to maintain engine speed until the specification "B1-P1" appears in
         display zone 4.
  • ‒ Press ⇒key.
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.

If the specifications are not attained:

  • ‒ Carry out a road test to free Lambda probe of possible residues and repeat the test.

Observe the valid safety precautions when carrying out a road test => Page 24-29 .

If the specifications are again not attained:

  • ‒ Renew Lambda probe before catalyst (G39)
    , item 21 .

Checking engine operating mode > < Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalyst