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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Testing and Inspection

CHECKING INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

REQUIREMENTS
^ Test using VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) with closed throttle.
^ Engine cold.
^ VAG 1551 Scan Tool connected with "Read Measuring Value Block" function selected (display group number 3).

PROCEDURE

^ Indicated on display (1 - 4 = display fields)

Read measuring value block 3 -->
1 2 3 4

- Read Intake Air Temperature (IAT) value in display field 4.
- Temperature value must increase uniformly without interruption.
- Press --> button.
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select the "End Output" function.
- Press -Q- to confirm input
- If temperature value does not change:

- Pertorm electrical testing. Refer to Diagnostic Charts / VAG 1598 Pin Out Box / Electrical Checks / Test Step 24. Testing and Inspection
- If necessary replace Intake Air Temperature Sensor.