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Misfire Recognition, Checking




Misfire Recognition, Checking

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required
- VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool using VAG 1551/3 adaptor cable

Test sequence
- Connect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool. Refer to "Scan Tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks" Testing and Inspection
- Start engine and let idle.
- Press 0 and 1 buttons to select "Address word" 01: "Engine electronics"


06A906018AB Motronic M5.9.2 HS V06 ->
Coding 00000 WSC 00000



Display will appear as shown (example only)
- Press -> button.


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



Display will appear as shown
- Press 0 and 8 buttons to select Function 08: "Read measuring value block"
- Press Q button to enter input.


Read measuring value block
Input Display group number XXX



Display will appear as shown
- Press 0, 1 and 4 buttons to select "Display group 14"
- Press Q button to enter input.


Read measuring value block 14 ->
1 2 3 4



Display will appear as shown (1 to 4 = Display zones)
- Check spec. for misfire recognition in display zones 3 and 4:







If specifications obtained
- Press -> button.


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



Display will appear as shown
- Press 0 and 6 buttons to select Function 06: "End output"
- Press Q button to enter input.
- Switch OFF ignition.

If specifications not obtained
- Change to Display group 15 as follows: VAG 1551, Press 3 button, and VAG 1552, press uparrow button.


Read measuring value block 15 ->
1 2 3 4



Display will appear as shown (1 to 4 = Display zones)
- Check spec. for misfire recognition in display zones 1-4:







If specifications obtained
- Change to Display group 16 as follows: VAG 1551, Press 3
button, and VAG 1552, press uparrow button.


Read measuring value block 16 ->
1 2 3 4



Display will appear as shown (1 to 4 = Display zones)
- Check spec. for misfire recognition in display zones 1 to 4:







- Press -> button.


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



Display will appear as shown
- Press 0 and 6 buttons to select Function 06: "End output."
- Press Q button to enter input.
- Switch OFF ignition.

Display groups 14,15 and 16, evaluating