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Ignition System: Testing and Inspection



Misfire Recognition, Checking







Special tools and equipment

- VAS 5051 with VAS 5051/1.

Test sequence

- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 or VAG 1551 tester and select control module for engine electronics 1 by inserting address word 01. Engine must be running at idle for this test. Connecting VAS 5051 Scan Tool

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 Q
Input display group number XXX

- Press buttons -0-, -1- and -4- to input "display group number 14" and press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Read Measuring Value Block 14 ->
1 2 3 4

- Check misfire detection.


Display Group 014:






If the specified value is reached:
- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (function selection):

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

If specified value is not obtained:
- To switch to display group 015 Press up-arrow button.

Checking misfire recognition of the individual cylinder

Display on VAS 5051:







- Check misfire recognition in display zones -1- to -4-.


Display Group 015:






- To switch to display group 016 press up-arrow button.

Display on VAS 5051:







- Check misfire detection in display zones -1- and -4-.


Display Group 016:






- Exit function "08 - Read measured value block" by pressing <- button.

Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3:


Display Field 3: