1998 AUDI A8 engine

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Idle speed, checking


Notes:

Idle speed, ignition timing and CO-content
cannot be adjusted.
Idle speed is maintained by the Throttle valve
control module.
CO-content is maintained and adjusted by
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) control. Malfunctions in
O2S control are recognized by On Board
Diagnostic (OBD) and stored in DTC memory.

Required special tools and test equipment
VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG 1551/3
adapter cable

Test conditions
No malfunctions stored in DTC memory
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) at least
85 C (185 F)

All electrical consumers switched off
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Checking

- Connect VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 scan tool and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine
running at idle) Page 01
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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 displa
y group number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- to input display group number 1, and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
System in Basic Setting 1 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)
Note:
After selecting function 04, the ECM initiates the following:
Continue with the test only when the operating conditions in display field 4
are satisfied.
EVAP canister purge regulator valve is closedA/C compressor is switched of
f
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Briefly raise engine speed (acceleration burst) and let engine run at idle
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- Compare display with specified values (display
fields 1-4):

Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 1: Engine idle speed
Display xxxx RPM
xxx.x C
xx.x% xxxxxx
Indicates Idle speed Engine Coolant
Temperature (ECT) Oxygen sensor control Adjustment
conditions
Range 0-6800 RPM
(in 40 RPM steps) --- -25.0 to 25.0 % ---
Specified
value 760-960 RPM
80.0 -105.0 C
In the range from -10.0 to 10.0 %,
the value must change by at least
2 % 111111

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Throttle valve control module,
checking
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Throttle valve control module,
checking
Explanation
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If displayed values are OK (as specified):

- Press -C- button.

- Press buttons -0-, -5- and -6- to input display
group number 56, and press -Q- button to
confirm input.
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- Compare display with specified values (display
fields 1-4):
Display fields

1 2 3 4 Display group 56: Engine idle speed
Display xxxx RPM xxxx RPM x.xx g/s xxxx
Indicates Engine speed
(actual) Engine
speed
(specified) Mass air flow
(idle speed control) Operating
conditions
Range 0-2550 RPM
(steps of 10 RPM) --- -2.80 to 4.17 g/s ---
Specified
value 820-900 RPM 860 RPM -1.11 to 1.11 g/s 0000

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Throttle valve control module,
checking
--- If not as specified Page 24
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Throttle valve control module,
checking
Explanation
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Press button to advance program
sequence.
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output"
function 06, and press -Q- button to confirm
input.
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Evaluation of 6-digit display:

"1" = Adjustment conditions fulfilled
"0" = Adjustment conditions not fulfilled
If adjustment conditions have been fulfilled (indicated in display field 4), a series of 6 numerals ("1") will be displayed. If
one of the digits in the 6-digit display is "0," the adjustment condition has not been fulfilled. Repair the cause of the
unfulfilled condition, and repeat the test.
Explanation (display = 1)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Adjusting conditions (display group 1)
1
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) above 80 C
1 Engine speed less than 2000 RPM
1 Throttle valve closed
1 Oxygen sensor control active
1 Closed Throttle Position (CTP) switch closed
1 A/C compressor off
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) at least
85 C (185 F)
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Checking

- Connect VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 scan tool and
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine
running at idle) Page 01
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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-, -3- and -2- to input display group number 32, and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 32 1 2 3 4

Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)
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Evaluation of display group 32 Display group:
32


Display fields: 1
+ 2
Possible cause
Corrective action
O2S control
learning value:
-26.0 to -8.0 %
Engine oil dilution (when partial load learning value
is normal, display field 2)
- Change engine oil, or carry out extensive road
test and check again.


Fuel pressure too high- Check fuel pressure regulator Page 24
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Fuel injector leaking- Check fuel injectors Page 24
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Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater malfunction- Check O2S heater Page 24
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O2S control
learning value:
8.0-26.0 %
Intake air leaks ("false air") or exhaust manifold
leaks (when partial load learning value is normal,
display field 2)
Repair Manual, 1.8 Liter 4
-Cyl. 5V Turbo
Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): AEB, ATW, Repair Group 26
- Check intake air system for leaks Page 24
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- Check exhaust system for leaks:


Fuel pressure too low- Check fuel pressure regulator Page 24
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Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater malfunction- Check O2S heater Page 24
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