AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G AHA Engine Auxiliary Signals Checking Owner's Manual
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Fuel level signal, checking
 
     
Notes:  
     
If there is too little fuel in the fuel reservoir (less 
than 2 gallons) combustion misfiring and/or fuel 
system malfunctions could occur. In this case 
the malfunction "Fuel level too low" is stored in 
the DTC memory (SAE P1250 / VAG 17658). 
     This malfunction always occurs with 
combustion misfiring or fuel system 
malfunctions. 
     In general eliminate all other malfunctions 
first. 
     
-  Fill fuel tank of vehicle (at least 20 ltr, or 5.25 
gal). 
     
-  Check and then erase DTC memory   page 01
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- Check readiness code   page 01
-70
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-  Generate new readiness code   page 01
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-  Conduct a test drive (  Safety precautions   
page 24
-9 ). 
     
-  Check DTC memory of ECM   page 01
-16
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      If only the DTC "Fuel level too low" (SAE P1250 / 
VAG 17658) is stored in the DTC memory.  
    
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
binder    -  Connect VAG1598/22 test box to ECM harness connector   page 01
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-  Check wire from terminal 21 of test box to instrument cluster for open 
circuit or short circuit per wiring diagram. 
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