AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G ATQ Engine Ignition System Checking Owner's Manual
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       If no malfunctions are found in wire:  
     
Check sensor:  
     
-  Disconnect connector from Intake Air 
Temperature (IAT) sensor. 
    
Specified values  
Example:  
If air temperature is in a range from 0  C to 20  C, the resistance value 
must be between 5 k and 2.4 k 
If specified value is not obtained:  -  Connect multimeter at sensor for resistance measurement.Temperature C  
Resistance k   
-20   approx. 13.8  
0   approx. 5.5  
20   approx. 2.4  
40   approx. 1.1  
60   approx. 0.6  
-  Replace Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
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Engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28-, 
checking
 
Special Tools and Equipment  
 
VAG1526A
 VAG1594A
 VAG1598/31
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       Component location   Overview of Component 
Locations, page   Page 24
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Note:  
     The engine speed (RPM) sensor detects RPM 
and reference marks. The engine cannot be 
started without a signal from the engine speed 
(RPM) sensor -G28-. If the engine speed (RPM) 
sensor -G28- signal fails while the engine is 
running, the engine will stop immediately. 
     
Test sequence  
     
-  Before performing test, check sensor for proper 
installation and proper fitting. 
     
-  Disconnect harness connector for the engine 
speed (RPM) sensor (identification: gray 
harness connector). 
    
Note:  
Resistance value of the engine speed (RPM) sensor is based on a 
temperature of 20  C. Resistance increases as temperature increases.  -  Connect multimeter between terminal 2 and 3 for resistance 
measurement. 
 
Specification: 730 to 1000 
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       If specified value is not obtained:  
     
-  Replace engine speed (RPM) sensor.
      If specified value is obtained:  
    
If specified value is not obtained:  
If specified value is obtained:  -  Connect multimeter to terminals 2 and 1 (shielding) and to terminals 3 
and 1 (shielding) for resistance measurement. 
 
Specification: each   (no continuity)
-  Replace engine speed (RPM) sensor.
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not 
connect ECM   Page 24
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If no malfunctions are found in wires:  -  Check the following wire connections for open circuit and short circuit 
to Ground (GND) and B+: Harness connector  
Terminal  
VAG1598/31 test box  
Socket  
1 (shielding)   108  
2 (Ground -GND-)   90  
3 (signal)   82  
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
-  Replace Engine Control Module (ECM)   Page 24
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 
-G62-, checking
 
Special Tools and Equipment  
 
VAG1526A
 VAG1594A
 VAG1598/31
 VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
- or 
 VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B
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       Component location   Overview of Component 
Locations, page   Page 24
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Test requirement:  
     
Engine cold 
     
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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   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 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 indication in display field 3.
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Display fields  
  
1   2   3   4  
Display group 004: Coolant temperature, engine at idle  
Display   xxxx/min   xx.xxx V  
xxx.x C  
xxx.x C  
Indicated  Engine speed 
(RPM)  Battery voltage  
Coolant temperature   Intake Air Temperature (IAT)  
Functional 
range  630 to 6800 RPM   10.000 to 
15.000 V  -48.0 to 143.0  C  
-48.0 to 143.0  C  
Specified 
value  xxxx/min   12.000 to 
15.000 V  Temperature value must rise 
evenly  From ambient temperature up to 
120 C  
      If display field 3 does not have a realistic 
indication:  
     
Note:  
     Intake air hose between Mass Air Flow (MAF) 
sensor and intake air elbow must be removed in 
order to be able to reach the coolant temperature 
sensor. 
     
-  Disconnect connector at coolant temperature 
sensor. 
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Coolant temperature sensor with square 
connector: 
    
Coolant temperature sensor with oval connector:  -  Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 3 of connector for 
resistance measurement. 
    
-  Connect multimeter between terminal 3 and 4 of connector for 
resistance measurement. 
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All models 
      Range A shows the resistance values for the 
temperature range from 0-50  C, and range B 
shows the values for the temperature range from 
50-100 C.  
    
Read-out examples:  
If specified value is not obtained:  
If specified value is obtained:  
30  C corresponds to a resistance of 1500 to 2000 80  C corresponds to a resistance of 275 to 375 
-  Replace coolant temperature sensor.
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not 
connect ECM   Page 24
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