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Fuel Delivery and Air Induction: Testing and Inspection




Intake Air System, Checking For Leaks (False Air)

Required special tools and test equipment
- VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG 1551/3 adapter cable
- Engine leak detector spray G 001 800 A1


NOTE:
- If there are leaks, intake manifold vacuum will draw in the leak detector spray with outside air. The spray reduces the ability of the fuel/air mixture to ignite, which causes a drop in engine speed and a significant increase in CO-content.
- Observe the safety precautions listed on the container


Checking
- Connect VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 scan tool and press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine Electronics" address word 01 (with engine running at idle). Refer to "Scan Tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks/Connecting VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool" Testing and Inspection

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block HELP
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- to input display group number 1, and press -Q- button to confirm input.
- Systematically spray parts of intake air system with engine leak detector spray.

If engine speed drops, or the value displayed for oxygen sensor control changes:
- Check for leaks in area of intake air system most recently sprayed, and eliminate leaks.

Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)


Read Measuring Value Block 1 ->
1 2 3 4



- Monitor oxygen sensor control in display field 3.


Display Group 1: