1996 AUDI A4 display

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Knock sensor and knock sensor
system, checking


Required special tools and test equipment

VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) with adapter
cable VAG 1551/3
VAG 1598/22 test box
Multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent)
VW 1594 connector test kit
Wiring diagrams

Checking

- Connect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (engine running at
idle) Page 01
-7 .
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block"
function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Read Measurin
g Value Block
HELP
Input display group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -2- and -0- to input display group number 20, and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Read Measuring Value Block 20 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 display groups)
Note:
The test must be carried out during a road test because the knock sensor
system is only active as of a certain engine speed.
WARNING!
A second technician is required to operate the VAG 1551 scan tool
during the road test. - Road test car and compare display with specified values for knock
sensor system in display field 1-4.

Display groups

1 2 3 4
Display group 20: Knock sensor system
Display
xx.x
xx.x
xx.x
xx.x
Indicates Timing correction,
cylinder 1 Timing correction,
cylinder 2 Timing correction
cylinder 3 Timing correction,
cylinder 4
Range
0.0 -15.0
(crankshaft)
0.0 -15.0
(crankshaft)
0.0 -15.0
(crankshaft)
0.0 -15.0
(crankshaft)
Specified value
0.0 -10.0
(crankshaft)
0.0 -10.0
(crankshaft)
0.0 -10.0
(crankshaft)
0.0 -10.0
(crankshaft)
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If displayed values are NOT OK Page 28
-7 , Evaluating display group 20
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If displayed values are OK:

- Check readiness code Page 01
-59
. If
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory has
been erased, or ECM was disconnected,
generate new readiness code Page 01
-62
.

-
Press button to advance program
sequence.
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output"
function 06, and press -Q- button to confirm
input.
Evaluating display group 20 Display group: 20
Display fields: 1-4
Possible cause

Correcting action

All cylinders retarded more
than 10 (crankshaft)
Knock sensor faulty- Continuation Page 28
-8

Connector corroded
Knock sensor
incorrectly torqued - Loosen knock sensor and re-tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Components loose
on engine - Tighten components
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28-12

Misfiring recognition, checking


Required special tools and test equipment

VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 Scan Tool (ST) with
VAG 1551/3 adapter cable

Checking

- Connect VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (engine running at
idle) Page 01
-7 .
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block"
function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block
HELP
Input displa
y group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -1- and -4- to input display group number 14, and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 14 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 display groups)
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- Compare displayed values with specified values
for misfire recognition (display fields 3-4):

Display groups

1 2 3 4
Display group 14: Misfire recognition
Display xxx RPM xx.xx ms xxx activated
deact
Indicates Engine speed
(in 40 RPM steps) Engine load Misfire harmful to emissions (total) Misfire recognition status
Range 0-6800 RPM 0.00-8.50 ms --- ---
Specified value 760-960 RPM 0.5-1.5 ms 20 activated

--- --- If displayed values are NOT OK Page 28
-14

If displayed values are OK:

- Check readiness code Page 01
-59
. If
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory has
been erased, or ECM was disconnected,
generate new readiness code Page 01
-62
.

-
Press button to advance program
sequence.
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If displayed values are NOT OK:

- Press -C- button.

- Press buttons -0-, -1- and -5- to input display
group number 15, and press -Q- button to
confirm input. Read Measuring Value Block 15 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 display groups) - Compare displayed values with specified values for misfire recognition
(display fields 1-4):

Display groups

1 2 3 4
Display group 15: Misfire recognition
Display xxx xxx xxx activated
deact
Indicates Misfire harmful to
emissions, Cyl. 1 Misfire harmful to
emissions, Cyl. 2 Misfire harmful to
emissions, Cyl. 3 Misfire recognition
status
Range 500 500 500 ---
Specified
value 0-5 0-5 0-5 activated

If displayed values are NOT OK Page 28
-16
, Evaluating display groups 15 and 16
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