Compression Check: Testing and Inspection
Compression, Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Spark Plug Removal Tool (3122 B)
• Compression Tester (V.A.G 1763)
• Ignition Coil Puller (T40039)
Procedure
• Engine oil temperature min. 30° C (86° F)
• Battery voltage min. 12.5 V.
- Switch off ignition.
- Open the quick-release fasteners - 1 - and remove the front noise insulation.
- Disconnect electrical connector on engine speed sensor (G28) - arrow - at bottom of transmission.
- Remove front engine cover - 1 - and rear - 2 - - arrows -.
- Remove the left air duct hose - arrows -.
- Remove oil dipstick - 2 - from guide tube.
- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 3 -.
- Disconnect electrical connectors to ignition coils and press wiring harness to side.
- Disconnect vacuum hose - 2 - from air guide hose.
- Loosen hose clamps - arrows - and lay aside air guide hose.
CAUTION!
Hose connectors - 1 - must not be opened.
All:
- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Disconnect electrical connectors to ignition coils and press wiring harness to side.
- Remove all ignition coils using (T40039).
- Using (3122 B), remove spark plugs.
- Check compression using (V.A.G 1763).
• Using tester => operating instructions.
- Have a second technician press accelerator pedal completely and at the same time operate starter long enough until pressure increase no longer appears on tester.
- Repeat procedure on each cylinder.
Assembling
Assembly is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Install spark plugs.
- Faults have been stored in the engine control modules because the connectors were disconnected: perform a generate readiness code under guided functions.
Tightening Specifications