D - ADJUSTMENTS
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1993 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Wednesday, March 22, 2000 08:59PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
1993 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
On-Vehicle Adjustments
Corrado SLC
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Before performing any on-vehicle adjustments to fuel or
ignition systems, ensure engine mechanical condition is okay.
VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE: All models use hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are
required.
IGNITION TIMING
NOTE: See ENTERING SELF-DIAGNOSTICS in the G - TESTS W/CODES
article in this section for additional scan tester
operating instructions.
VR6 IGNITION TIMING
1) Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature.
Ensure engine oil temperature is 176øF (80øC). Ensure A/C and
electrical loads are off, including cooling fan.
2) Connect engine analyzer to engine. Connect Scan Tester
(VAG 1551) to Data Link Connectors (DLC) located in center console, in
front of shift lever. Ensure no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are
stored.
3) Ensure throttle position sensor is properly adjusted.
Ensure idle air control valve is okay. Valve must vibrate or hum.
Connect CO tester using Adapter (VAG 1363/3) on CO tap tube. DO NOT
remove oxygen sensor. Ensure exhaust system has no leaks.
4) Start engine and let it run at closed throttle (less than
1500 RPM). Operate scan tester and observe display. Press "1" button
to select RAPID DATA TRANSFER function. Press "Q" button to enter
input. Press right arrow button.
5) Press "0" and "1" buttons to select ENGINE ELECTRONICS
function. Press "Q" button to enter input. Press right arrow button,
then "0" and "4" buttons to select BASIC SETTING function. Press "Q"
button to enter input.
6) Press "0" and "1" buttons to select INPUT DISPLAY GROUP
NUMBER 01. Press "Q" button to enter input. Scan tester will display
SYSTEM IN BASIC ADJUSTMENT 1 through 4. Briefly increase engine speed
and then let it run for 2 minutes at closed throttle. Scan tester
displays idle speed in field one and ignition timing in field four.
Check CO level on CO tester.
7) When radiator cooling fan stops running, end basic setting
