1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO Repair Manual

GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS
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4) With no change in pinion shim thickness, decrease in
backlash moves ring gear closer to pinion gear. Drive pattern moves
toward toe and bottom of tooth, and coast pattern moves toward toe and
bottom of tooth.
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GENERAL COOLING SYSTEM SERVICING
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ARTICLE BEGINNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Cooling System Servicing
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
The following article is for general information only.
Information may not apply to all years, makes and models. See specific
article in the ENGINE COOLING section.
DESCRIPTION
The basic liquid cooling system consists of a radiator, water
pump, thermostat, electric or belt-driven cooling fan, pressure cap,
heater, and various connecting hoses and cooling passages in the block
and cylinder head.
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING
Remove radiator cap and open heater control valve to maximum
heat position. Open drain cocks or remove plugs in bottom of radiator
and engine block. In-line engines usually have one plug or drain cock,
while "V" type engines will have 2, one in each bank of cylinders.
CLEANING
A good cleaning compound removes most rust and scale. Follow
manufacturer's instructions in the use of cleaner. If considerable
rust and scale has to be removed, cooling system should be flushed.
Clean radiator air passages with compressed air.
FLUSHING
CAUTION: Some manufacturers use an aluminum and plastic radiator.
Flushing solution must be compatible with aluminum.
Back Flushing
Back flushing is an effective means of removing cooling
system rust and scale. The radiator, engine and heater core should be
flushed separately.
Radiator
To flush radiator, connect flushing gun to water outlet of
radiator and disconnect water inlet hose. To prevent flooding engine,
use a hose connected to radiator inlet. Use air in short bursts to
prevent damage to radiator. Continue flushing until water runs clear.
Engine

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To flush engine, remove thermostat and replace housing.
Connect flushing gun to water outlet of engine. Flush using short air
bursts until water runs clean.
Heater Core
Flush heater core as described for radiator. Ensure heater
control valve is set to maximum heat position before flushing heater.
REFILLING
To prevent air from being trapped in engine block, engine
should be running when refilling cooling system. After system is full,
continue running engine until thermostat is open, then recheck fill
level. Do not overfill system.
TESTING
THERMOSTAT
1) Visually inspect thermostat for corrosion and proper
sealing of valve and seat. If okay, suspend thermostat and thermometer
in a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water. See Fig. 1. Do not allow
thermostat or thermometer to touch bottom of container. Heat water
until thermostat just begins to open.
2) Read temperature on thermometer. This is the initial
opening temperature and should be within specification. Continue
heating water until thermostat is fully open and note temperature.
This is the fully opened temperature. If either reading is not to
specification, replace thermostat.Fig. 1: Testing Thermostat in Anti-Freeze/Water Solution
PRESSURE TESTING
A pressure tester is used to check both radiator cap and
complete cooling system. Test components as follows, following tool

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manufacturer's instructions.
Radiator Cap
Visually inspect radiator cap, then dip cap into water and
connect to tester. Pump tester to bring pressure to upper limit of cap
specification. If cap fails to hold pressure, replace cap.Fig. 2: Testing Radiator Pressure Cap
Cooling System
1) With engine off, wipe radiator filler neck seat clean.
Fill radiator to correct level. Attach tester to radiator and pump
until pressure is at upper level of radiator rating.
2) If pressure drops, inspect for external leaks. If no leaks
are apparent, detach tester and run engine until normal operating
temperature is reached. Reattach tester and observe. If pressure
builds up immediately, a possible leak exists from a faulty head
gasket or crack in head or block.
NOTE: Pressure may build up quickly. Release any excess pressure
or cooling system damage may result.
3) If there is no immediate pressure build up, pump tester to
within system pressure range (on radiator cap). Vibration of gauge
pointer indicates compression or combustion leak into cooling system.
Isolate leak by shorting each spark plug wire to cylinder block. Gauge
pointer should stop or decrease vibration when leaking cylinder is
shorted.
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H - TESTS W/O CODES
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ARTICLE BEGINNING
1993 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Volkswagen Trouble Shooting - No Codes
Cabriolet, Corrado SLC, EuroVan, Fox
Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat GL, Passat GLX
INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Before diagnosing symptoms or intermittent faults, perform
steps in the F - BASIC TESTING article in this section. Use this
article to diagnose driveability problems existing when a hard fault
code is not present or vehicle is not equipped with a self-diagnostic
system.
NOTE: Some driveability problems may have been corrected by
manufacturer with a revised computer calibration chip or
computer control unit. Check with manufacturer for latest
chip or computer application.
Symptom checks can direct the technician to malfunctioning
component(s) for further diagnosis. A symptom should lead to a
specific component, system test or an adjustment.
Use intermittent test procedures to locate driveability
problems that DO NOT occur when the vehicle is being tested. These
test procedures should also be used if a soft (intermittent) trouble
code was present, but no problem was found during self-diagnostic
testing.
NOTE: For specific test procedures, see the I - SYS/COMP TESTS
article in this section. For adjustment procedures, see the
appropriate D - ADJUSTMENTS article. For Engine Performance
related specifications, see appropriate C - SPECIFICATIONS
article in this section. See the following menus:
C - SPECIFICATIONS ARTICLES MENU
NOTE: For the appropriate C - SPECIFICATIONS article, go to:
* For Cabriolet, see: C - SPECIFICATIONS
* For Corrado SLC, see: C - SPECIFICATIONS
* For EuroVan, see: C - SPECIFICATIONS
* For Fox, see: C - SPECIFICATIONS
* For Golf, GTI, Jetta, see: C - SPECIFICATIONS
* For Passat, see: C - SPECIFICATIONS
D - ADJUSTMENTS ARTICLES MENU
NOTE: For the appropriate D - ADJUSTMENTS article, go to:

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* For Cabriolet, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS
* For Corrado SLC, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS
* For EuroVan, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS
* For Fox, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS
* For Golf, GTI, Jetta, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS
* For Passat GL 2.0L 4-Cylinder, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS - 4-CYL
* For Passat GLX 2.8L VR6, see: D - ADJUSTMENTS - VR6
I - SYS/COMP TESTS ARTICLES MENU
NOTE: For the appropriate I - SYS/COMP TESTS article, go to:
* For Cabriolet, see: I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
* For Corrado SLC, see: I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
* For EuroVan, see: I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
* For Fox, see: I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
* For Golf, GTI, Jetta, see: I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
* For Passat GL 2.0L 4-Cylinder, see:
I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 4-CYL
* For Passat GLX 2.8L VR6, see:
I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - VR6
SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Symptom checks cannot be used properly unless the problem is
actually happening while the vehicle is being tested. To reduce
diagnostic time, ensure battery voltage is okay and starter motor
turns engine over before attempting to diagnose a symptom.
Check engine mechanical condition (compression pressure,
valve timing, etc.), wiring harness and connections (terminals not
corroded or pushed back), and vacuum hose (not disconnected or
leaking).
Also check for correct tire sizes, as recommended by
manufacturer. Ensure wheels rotate freely (brake drag or bad wheel
bearings). Ensure no speed reducing accessories are installed.
Symptoms available for diagnosis include the following.
* Engine Does Not Start Or Is Difficult To Start When Cold
* Engine Does Not Start Or Is Difficult To Start When Warm
* Uneven Idle Or No Idle With Cold Engine Or During Warm-Up
* Engine Starts But Stalls
* Idle Speed Exceeds Specification
* Poor Acceleration With Cold Engine Or During Warm-Up
* Engine Stalls While Driving
* Poor Performance
* Engine Run-On (Dieseling)
* High Fuel Consumption
* Engine Knock
* Engine Runs Unevenly Over Entire Speed Range

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NOTE: Symptoms listed are for CIS-E Motronic system. When working
on Digifant and Motronic systems, use symptoms listed only
as a diagnostic guide. A list of specific symptoms for
Digifant and Motronic systems is not available from
manufacturer.
ENGINE DOES NOT START OR IS DIFFICULT TO START WHEN COLD
* Check for insufficient fuel in tank.
* Check fuel pump relay and fuel pump.
* Check fuel system for leaks.
* Check auxiliary air intake system.
* Check fuel system after-start, acceleration enrichment and
warm-up circuits.
* Check cold-start valve.
* Check airflow sensor lever adjustment and control plunger.
* Check sensor plate rest position and idle circuit.
* Check fuel system differential and residual pressures.
* Check fuel injection volume.
* Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
* Check ignition timing, spark plugs, distributor, secondary
ignition wiring and coil.
* Check Hall Effect sensor.
* Check ignition coil power output stage.
ENGINE DOES NOT START OR IS DIFFICULT TO START WHEN WARM
* Check radiator cooling fan after-run circuit.
* Check fuel pump check valve.
* Check fuel evaporative frequency solenoid(s).
* Check fuel system for leaks.
* Check auxiliary air intake system.
* Check idle speed.
* Check fuel system after-start, acceleration enrichment and
warm-up circuits.
* Check cold-start valve.
* Check injector fuel pressure and volume.
* Check sensor plate rest position and idle circuit.
* Check sealing ring under control plunger.
* Check fuel system differential and residual pressures.
* Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
* Check ignition timing, spark plugs, distributor, secondary
ignition wiring and coil.
UNEVEN IDLE OR NO IDLE WITH COLD ENGINE OR DURING WARM-UP
* Check fuel evaporative frequency solenoid(s).
* Check fuel system for leaks.
* Check auxiliary air intake system.
* Check idle speed.
* Check oxygen sensor control circuit.

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* Check cold-start valve.
* Check injector fuel pressure and volume.
* Check throttle potentiometer.
* Check fuel system differential and residual pressures.
* Check idle switch.
* Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
* Check exhaust system.
* Check ignition timing and spark plugs.
ENGINE STARTS BUT STALLS
* Check fuel pump relay and fuel pump.
* Check auxiliary air intake system.
* Check idle speed.
* Check fuel system after-start, acceleration enrichment and
warm-up circuits.
* Check airflow sensor lever adjustment and control plunger.
* Check sensor plate rest position and idle circuit.
* Check fuel system differential and residual pressures.
* Check idle switch.
* Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
IDLE SPEED EXCEEDS SPECIFICATION
* Check throttle cable adjustment.
* Check fuel evaporative frequency solenoid(s).
* Check auxiliary air intake system.
* Check idle speed.
* Check throttle potentiometer.
* Check idle switch.
* Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
* Check throttle body basic adjustment.
* Check ignition timing.
POOR ACCELERATION WITH COLD ENGINE OR DURING WARM-UP
* Check fuel pump.
* Check auxiliary air intake system.
* Check oxygen sensor control circuit.
* Check fuel system after-start, acceleration enrichment and
warm-up circuits.
* Check airflow sensor lever adjustment and control plunger.
* Check throttle potentiometer.
* Check fuel system differential and residual pressures.
* Check injector fuel pressure and volume.
* Check idle switch.
* Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
* Check throttle body basic adjustment.
* Check exhaust system.
* Check ignition timing, spark plugs, distributor, secondary
ignition wiring and coil.