1996 AUDI A8 check engine

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Checking

- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine
running at idle) page 01
-8 .
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 Measurin
g Value Block
HELP
Input displa
y group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -4- and -0- to input display group number 40 (040),
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 40 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)
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Continuation

- Road test to condition oxygen sensor (eliminate
possible contamination) and repeat test.
If the values are still NOT OK:

- Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater(s) page
24
-52
.

- Briefly accelerate engine over 3000 RPM.
If the value in either display field 1 or field 3
remains constant:
page Page 24
-46
, Evaluation of display group
36.
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Checking O2S reference voltage

- Disconnect 4-pin connector for respective
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) behind Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC).

If voltage is NOT OK:
If voltage is OK: - Connect multimeter US1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent) between harness
connector terminals 3 and 4 (to ECM), using adapter cables from
VW1594 connector test kit.
- Start engine and measure voltage.
Specified value: 0.40 to 0.50 volts
- Switch ignition off.
- Check O2S wiring.

Bank 1, sensor 2 page 24
-48
.

Bank 2, sensor 2 page 24
-50
.
- Replace respective O2S behind TWC.
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Checking

- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine
running at idle) page 01
-8 .
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 Measurin
g Value Block
HELP
Input displa
y group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -4- and -0- to input display group number 40 (040),
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 40 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)
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Oxygen Sensor (O2S) aging, bank 1,
sensor 1, checking


Required special tools and test equipment

VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) with
VAG1551/3 adapter cable

Test requirements
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) at least
80 C (176 F)

Function test

- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine
running at idle) page 01
-8 .
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Basic Setting" function 04, and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
System in Basic Settin
g
HELP
Input display group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -4- to input display group number 34 (034),
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
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- Increase engine speed to 1800-2200 RPM.

- Maintain engine speed at 1800-2200 RPM until
display field 4 changes from "Test OFF" to "Test
ON."

- Maintain engine speed at 1800-2200 RPM and
compare display with specified values for
oxygen sensor aging (before TWC) in display
fields 3 and 4).

Note:
To be sure that the temperature is within the
specified range, the specified RPM has to be
maintained for at least 1 minute.

Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 34: Oxygen sensor aging (time period check of oxygen sensor) bank 1, sensor 1
Display xxxx RPM xx.xx ms xx.xx s Test OFF/Test ON
B1-S1 OK/B1-S1 n.OK
Indicates Engine speed
(in 40 RPM steps) Engine load Time period
Bank 1, Sensor 1 Diagnostic status
Diagnostic result
Range 0 - 6800 RPM 0.00 - 12.75 ms --- ---
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Oxygen Sensor (O2S) aging, bank 2,
sensor 1, checking


Required special tools and test equipment

VAG1551 or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) with
VAG1551/3 adapter cable

Test requirements
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) at least
80 C (176 F)

Function test

- Connect VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine
running at idle) page 01
-8 .
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Basic Setting" function 04, and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
System in Basic Settin
g
HELP
Input display group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -5- to input display group number 35 (035),
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
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- Increase engine speed to 1800-2200 RPM.

- Maintain engine speed at 1800-2200 RPM until
display field 4 changes from "Test OFF" to "Test
ON."

- Maintain engine speed at 1800-2200 RPM and
compare display with specified values for
oxygen sensor aging (before TWC) in display
fields 3 and 4).

Note:
To be sure that the temperature is within the
specified range, the specified RPM has to be
maintained for at least 1 minute.

Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 35: Oxygen sensor aging (time period check of oxygen sensor) bank 2, sensor 1
Display xxxx RPM xx.xx ms xx.xx s Test OFF/Test ON
B2-S1 OK/B2-S1 n.OK
Indicates Engine speed
(in 40 RPM steps) Engine load Time period
Bank 2, Sensor 1 Diagnostic status
Diagnostic result
Range 0 - 6800 RPM 0.00 - 12.75 ms --- ---
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