2000 AUDI A6 check engine

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Engine speed signal, checking


Note:
The engine speed signal is output at terminal 37
of the Engine Control Module (ECM). The signal
is used, among other things, for RPM display in
the instrument cluster.

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
-19
.

- Check following wire connection for open circuit
and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
37 Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component
Locations

- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.
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Vehicle speed signal, checking


Note:

The vehicle speed signal is generated by the
speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -
G22- (at transmission) and is processed in the
instrument cluster.
The processed signal enters at terminal 54 of
the ECM and is used for idle stabilization and
tip-in shock reduction during shifting.

Test requirement:
Function and display of speedometer OK.
Troubleshooting:

Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair
Group 90; Instrument cluster; Speed signal, checking


Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select control module for engine electronics
using "address word" 01 Page 01
-10
. Engine
must run at idle.
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- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
-19
.

- Connect VAG1527B voltage tester to sockets 3
(B+) and 54 (VSS) of VAG1598/31 test box.

- Switch ignition on and turn front left wheel by
hand.


LED must blink (very brief blink signal).
If LED does not blink:

- Check following wire connection for open circuit
and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
54 Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component
Locations

- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.
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24-160

A/C compressor shut-off, checking


Note:

The A/C compressor signal communicates to
the ECM that the compressor will be switched
on in 140 ms.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) can switch
off the A/C compressor via the same wire
connection.
Engine Control Module (ECM) switches off A/C
compressor:

-- during hard acceleration (Wide Open
Throttle 1st gear)

-- in emergency mode (emergency
operation)

-- after initiating basic setting (function 04)

Test requirements:
A/C system OK
No DTCs in DTC memory of Engine Control
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Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select control module for engine electronics
using "address word" 01 Page 01
-10
. Engine
must run at idle.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read measurin
g value block
Q
Enter displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -5- and -0- to select "display group number 050" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 50
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display(1 to 4 display fields) - Switch A/C system off.

Specified value in display field 4: Compr. OFF
- Switch A/C system on using "Auto" button and adjust A/C system to
maximum cooling or heating power. Compressor must run.
Specified value in display field 4: Compr. ON
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- Depress gas pedal completely (swiftly) and then
release it (brief acceleration).


Specified value in display field 4: Indication
jumps for a few seconds from "Compr. ON"
to "Compr. OFF" (compressor is switched off
when vehicle accelerates).
If indications do not resemble description:

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
-19
.

- Check following wire connection for open circuit
and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
A/C control
head -E87-
Terminal
41 Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component
Locations

- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.
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Wire for crash signal, checking

The Engine Control Module (ECM) receives the
crash signal ("Crash shut-off was triggered") from
the airbag control module.
When the airbag control module sends the crash
signal to the ECM (during an accident or when
output DTM is being performed for the airbag
system), the ECM switches the Fuel Pump (FP)
off. This means that the engine will stop running
but can be started again afterward (e.g. to
remove vehicle from danger).

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
-19
.

- Check following wire connection for open circuit
and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Control module for
Airbag -J234-
Terminal
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Wire for fuel level signal, checking


Note:

The signal helps with cause localization when
certain malfunctions are recognized (e.g.
combustion misfires).
The processed signal enters at terminal 30 of
the ECM and is used to determine the cause of
certain recognized malfunctions (e.g.
combustion misfires).

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
-19
.

- Check following wire connection for open circuit
and short circuit to Ground (GND) and B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
30 Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component
Locations
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