1996 AUDI A4 battery

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CAUTION!

To operate the engine at starter speed
without actually starting it (for example, in
order to test compression), unplug the
connectors from the output stages for the
ignition coils and also the connectors on the
injectors.
During some of the tests the control module
may identify and record malfunctions. The
DTC memory should therefore be checked
and (if necessary) erased after completing
the tests and any repair work that may be
required. After erasing DTC memory
generate new readiness code Page 01
-
105
.

Always switch off the ignition before
cleaning the engine.
Always switch off the ignition before
connecting or disconnecting the battery,
otherwise the engine control module may be
damaged.
Be sure of proper radio code (for vehicles
equipped with coded anti-theft radio)

Be sure the battery negative (-) cable is
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Fuel pressure regulator and residual
fuel pressure, checking


Requirements

Fuel pump relay OK
Fuel pump OK
Fuel filter OK
Battery voltage at least 11 V

Note:
The fuel pressure regulator regulates the fuel
pressure according to intake manifold pressure.
This ensures that the drop in pressure at the
injectors remains the same throughout all engine
speed and engine load ranges.

WARNING!

Fire hazard! The fuel system is pressurized.
Before loosening hose connections or
opening the test connection (to measure fuel
pressure), place a cloth around the
connection. Then release pressure by
carefully pulling off the hose or cap.
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- Switch ignition on. The diode test lamp should
light up.

- If diode test lamp does not light up, test for open
circuits in wiring between contact 1 and fuse for
injectors. If necessary, rectify open circuit.

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations
- If diode test lamp lights up, test activation of
injectors.

C - Testing activation of injectors

- Remove plug connector from the injector which
is to be tested.

Specified value: the diode test lamp should start flashing.
Note:
Diode test lamps with a low current draw continue to glow faintly between - Connect diode test lamp VAG 1527 between the battery positive
terminal (+) and contact 2 on the connector.
- Operate starter for a few seconds (the engine can be allowed to start).
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B - Checking voltage supply and activation of
fuel pump relay

Note:
Activation of the fuel pump relay can also be
tested using the final control diagnosis Page
01
-75
.

- Remove fuel pump relay -J17 from central
electrics, relay position 4.

Checking voltage supply

- Switch ignition on.

Specification: approx. battery voltage in each case
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations - Connect hand-held multimeter VAG1526 between Ground (GND) and
relay panel contact 19 (B+; terminal 15 from ignition switch).
Disconnect, then re-connect between Ground (GND) and relay panel
contact 17 (permanent B+; terminal 30 from battery).
- If values are not as specified, rectify open circuit.
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- Connect multimeter to terminal 2 of connector
and engine Ground (GND) for voltage
measurement.

- Operate starter briefly.

Specification: approx. battery voltage

Note:
Voltage is supplied to Mass Air Flow (MAF)
sensor from Fuel Pump (FP) relay.
If there is no battery voltage.

- Check wire connection from terminal 2 of
connector to Fuel Pump (FP) relay via fuse for
open circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND),
repair if necessary.

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations
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Note:
Ground (GND) from the ECM is present at terminal 3 of connector.
If specified value is not obtained, check wire connections Page 24
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. - Connect multimeter to terminal 2 and terminal 3 of connector for
voltage measurement.
- Operate starter briefly.
Specification: approx. battery voltage

If specified value is not obtained, check wire connections Page 24
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. - Connect multimeter to terminal 3 and terminal 1 of connector for
voltage measurement.
- Switch ignition on.
Specification: approx. 5 volts.
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Voltage supply for Mass Air Flow (MAF)
sensor, checking (Bosch MAF sensor)

Note:
Voltage is supplied to Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor from Fuel Pump (FP)
relay.
If there is no battery voltage.
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations - Disconnect connector from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
- Connect multimeter to terminal 2 of connector and engine Ground
(GND) for voltage measurement.
- Operate starter briefly.
Specification: approx. battery voltage
- Check wire connection from terminal 2 of connector to Fuel Pump (FP)
relay via fuse for open circuit and short circuit to Ground (GND), repair
if necessary.
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Note:
Ground (GND) from the ECM is present at terminal 3 of connector.
If specified value is not obtained, check wire connections Page 24
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. - Connect multimeter to terminal 2 and terminal 3 of connector for
voltage measurement.
- Operate starter briefly.
Specification: approx. battery voltage

If specified value is not obtained, check wire connections Page 24
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. - Connect multimeter to terminal 3 and terminal 4 of connector for
voltage measurement.
- Switch ignition on.
Specification: approx. 5 volts.
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