Oil Pressure Sender: Testing and Inspection
Oil pressure switches, checkingVehicles with Mini-Check system
- Remove instrument cluster ~ page 90-1.
- Disconnect 14-pin harness connector from instrument cluster.
- Connect VAG 1598/13 adapter to 14-pin connector.
Do not connect adapter to instrument cluster; leave the instrument cluster disconnected.
- Connect VAG1598/13 adapter to VAG1598 test box.
Checking 2.5 bar oil pressure switch -A-
- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to resistance measuring range (Ohm).
- Connect multimeter between VAG1598 test box socket 14 and Ground (GND).
Specification: infinite ohms (no continuity)
- Start engine and raise engine speed above 2800 RPM.
Specification: 0 Ohms (continuity)
- Stop engine (switch ignition off).
Checking 0.3 bar oil pressure switch -B-
- Set digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to resistance measuring range (Ohm).
- Connect multimeter between VAG1598 test box socket 17 and Ground (GND).
Specification: 0 Ohms (continuity)
- Start engine.
Specification: infinite ohms (no continuity)
- Stop engine (switch ignition off).