Dynamic Oil Pressure System, Troubleshooting
Dynamic oil pressure system, troubleshootingNOTE: Always refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
Test conditions
- engine oil level OK
- tachometer OK
- oil pressure switches OK
Tools required
- Multimeter US 1119
- test box VAG 1598 with adapter 1598/8
System operation
Ignition ON, engine OFF
- LED light flashes IF oil pressure switches OK
Ignition ON, engine at idle
- LED flashes when oil pressure drops below 0.3 bar (4.4 psi)
Ignition ON, engine speed over 2100 RPM
- LED flashes at oil pressure below 1.4 bar (20.0 psi)
- audio warning sounds after approximately 3.0 second delay
- audio visual warning continues until oil pressure increases to 1.4 bar (20.0 psi) or ignition is turned off
- RPM tolerance ±100