2000 AUDI A8 ignition

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- In order to perform a resistance measurement, connect multimeter
between both ignition wire connectors connectors of the ignition coil to
be checked.

Specification: 8 to 14 k
- In order to perform a resistance measurement, connect multimeter
between both ignition wire connectors connectors of the ignition wire to
be checked.

Specification: 3 to 7 k
- Replace faulty components if the specified values are not reached
again.
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Checking voltage supply to ignition coils

Note:
Voltage is supplied to ignition coils via Fuel
Pump (FP) relay.

Test requirement:

Fuse for ignition coils OK

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Component Locations binder

If LED does not light up: - Connect VAG1527B voltage tester as follows:Harness connector
Terminal
Measure to
1 Engine Ground (GND)
- Operate starter.

LED must light up.
- Check the wire connection for open circuit:
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Checking activation

- Disconnect connectors from all six fuel injectors.
(afterward check DTC memory)

If specified values are not obtained: - Connect VAG1527B voltage tester as follows:Harness connector
Terminal
Measure to
3 Engine Ground (GND)
4 Engine Ground (GND)
5 Engine Ground (GND)
- Operate starter for a few seconds.

LED must blink (brief blink signal).
- Switch ignition off.
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not
connect ECM Page 24
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Component location Overview of Component
Locations, page Page 24
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Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01
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Ignition must remain switched on for this.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
Input display group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -4- to select "display group number 004" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 4
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display:
- Check specified value for Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor in
display field 4:
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Test requirements:

Fuse for Engine Control Module (ECM) OK

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Component Locations binder

Battery voltage at least 12.7 V
Generator OK

Test sequence

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24
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- Switch ignition on.

Note:

The plus voltage supply for the Engine Control
Module (ECM) travels via connector terminal 3
(terminal 15) and connector terminal 62
(terminal 30).
Ground (GND) supply of the Engine Control
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- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as
follows:

VAG1598/31 test box
Socket
Measure to
1 B+
2 B+
62 Engine Ground (GND)


Specification: approx. battery voltage

- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as
follows:

VAG1598/31 test box
Socket
Measure to
3 Engine Ground (GND)

- Switch ignition on.


Specification: approx. battery voltage
If specified values are not obtained:
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Knock recognition control stop,
checking

The following tests must be performed when a
DTC is stored that relates to "knock recognition
control limit reached".

Possible cause
Corrective action
DTC for all cylinders
Poor fuel quality- Change fuel quality
(see operating instructions)
or
DTC for all cylinders in one
row Knock sensor tightened to incorrect
torque - Loosen knock sensors and tighten to 20
Nm
Knock sensor faulty- Check knock sensors Page 28
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Corrosion at harness connector
Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
DTC for one Cylinder Engine damage- Check compression pressure
Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories

- Also check ignition angle retardation of the
individual cylinders Page 28
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Check ignition angle retardation of the
individual cylinders

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01
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9 .

Engine must run at idle for this.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 Measuring Value Block
Q
Input displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -2- and -0- to select "display group number 020" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 20
1
2
3
4

When indicated on display:
- Check indication in all display fields.
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