2000 AUDI A8 ignition

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Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 020: Ignition -knock control in driving operation
Display
xx.x KW
xx.x KW
xx.x KW
xx.x KW
Indicated
Ignition angle
retardation cylinder 1
via knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle
retardation cylinder 2
via knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle
retardation cylinder 3
via knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle
retardation cylinder 4
via knock control
Knock sensor control
Specified
value 0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW
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Note:
The number values indicated in display fields 1 to 4 represent actual ignition angle retardation via knock control of the
individual cylinders. Ignition angle retardation occurs in KW (crankshaft degrees) toward retardation.
- Press -C- button.Read Measuring Value Block
Q
Input display group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -2- and -1- to select "display group number 021" and press -
Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 21
1
2
3
4

When indicated on display:
- Check indication in display field 1 and 2.
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Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 021: Ignition -knock control in driving operation
Display
xx.x KW
xx.x KW


Indicated
Ignition angle retardation cylinder 5 via
knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle retardation cylinder 6 via
knock control
Knock sensor control

Specified
value 0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW


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Note:
The number values indicated in display fields 1 and 2 represent actual ignition angle retardation via knock control of the
individual cylinders. Ignition angle retardation occurs in KW (crankshaft degrees) toward retardation.
- Press -C- button.Read Measurin
g Value Block
Q
Input displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -2- and -2- to select "display group number 022" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 22
1
2
3
4

When indicated on display:
- Check indications in display field 3 and 4.
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Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 022: Ignition -knock control in driving operation
Display xxxx/min xxx.x %
xx.x KW
xx.x KW
Indicated Engine speed
(RPM) Engine
load Ignition angle retardation cylinder 1
via knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle retardation cylinder 2
via knock control
Knock sensor control
Specified
value xxxx/min 12 to 100
% 0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW
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Note:
The number values indicated in display fields 3 and 4 represent actual ignition angle retardation via knock control of cylinders
1 and 2. Ignition angle retardation occurs in KW (crankshaft degrees) toward retardation.
- Press -C- button.Read Measurin
g Value Block
Q
Input displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -2- and -3- to select "display group number 023" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 23
1
2
3
4

When indicated on display:
- Check indications in display field 3 and 4.
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Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 023: Ignition -knock control in driving operation
Display xxxx/min xxx.x %
xx.x KW
xx.x KW
Indicated Engine speed
(RPM) Engine
load Ignition angle retardation cylinder 3
via knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle retardation cylinder 4
via knock control
Knock sensor control
Specified
value xxxx/min 12 to 100
% 0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW
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Note:
The number values indicated in display fields 3 and 4 represent actual ignition angle retardation via knock control of cylinders
3 and 4. Ignition angle retardation occurs in KW (crankshaft degrees) toward retardation.
- Press -C- button.Read Measurin
g Value Block
Q
Input displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0-, -2- and -4- to select "display group number 024" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 24
1
2
3
4

When indicated on display:
- Check indications in display field 3 and 4.
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Display fields

1 2 3 4
Display group 024: Ignition -knock control in driving operation
Display xxxx/min xxx.x %
xx.x KW
xx.x KW
Indicated Engine speed
(RPM) Engine
load Ignition angle retardation cylinder 5
via knock control
Knock sensor control Ignition angle retardation cylinder 6
via knock control
Knock sensor control
Specified
value xxxx/min 12 to 100
% 0 to 12 KW
0 to 12 KW
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Note:
The number values indicated in display fields 3 and 4 represent actual ignition angle retardation via knock control of cylinders
5 and 6. Ignition angle retardation occurs in KW (crankshaft degrees) toward retardation.
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Evaluation display groups 020/021/022/023/024 - ignition angle retardation
Indicated on display
Possible cause
Corrective action
All cylinders more than 12 KW
Knock sensor faulty- Check knock sensor Page 28
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Harness connector corroded
Knock sensor incorrect
tightening torque - Loosen knock sensors and tighten to 20
Nm
Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
Poor fuel quality- Change fuel quality
(see operating instructions)
One cylinder deviates significantly from
the others Harness connector corroded- Check knock sensor Page 28
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Engine damage
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical,
Repair Group 15 - Check compression pressure:

Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
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Note:
Voltage testers do not go out completely during
low current pick-up between activations by the
ECM, but rather continue to glow a little and then
get significantly brighter during activation.
If LED does not blink:

Checking voltage supply

- Disconnect connector at respective Camshaft
Position (CMP) sensor.

- Switch ignition on.

- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:Harness connector
Terminal
Measure to
1 Engine Ground (GND)

Specification: about 5 V
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Evaluation display group 014, display field 3 and display group 015 and 016, display fields 1, 2 and 3
Indicated on
display
Possible cause
Corrective action
greater than 15

spark plug defective
spark plug connector defective
Ignition coil or power output stage faulty- Check spark plugs and ignition wires with connectors.
- Check ignition coils and power output stages Page
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Fuel injector faulty- Check fuel injectors Page 24
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Poor compression of one or more
cylinders
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group
15 - Check compression pressure:
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