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Glower plugs - check > < Engine ATD identification letter
Pre-heating installation - check
Pre-heating installation - check
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Portable multimeter -V.A.G 1526/A-
  W00-0431
t  Measuring appliance set -V.A.G 1594/C-
Checking conditions
l  Minimum battery tension 11.5 V
l  Engine off.
l  Command unit for diesel direct injection -J248- as per.
l  Fuse for glower plugs (SA3) as per.
Checking sequence
–  Disconnect connector for cooling fluid sensor -G62--arrow-.
  Note
Disconnection of the sensor connector simulates the “cool” engine condition and upon starting the engine a pre-heating corresponding process is carried out.
–  Disconnect spark plug connectors from glower plugs.
–  Connect multimeter to measure tension between a glower plug connector and the vehicle ground.
–  Start engine. For about 20 seconds the approximated battery voltage must be indicated.
–  If there is no voltage: → Folder electric schemes, fault location with VAS 5051
  W00-0477

Glower plugs - check > < Engine ATD identification letter