check engine AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Idle Air Control Valve Checking Workshop Manual
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Checking Idle Air Control (IAC) valve 
triggering  
     
Idle Air Control (IAC) valve electrically OK 
     
-  Slide up boot on Idle Air Control (IAC) valve 
connector. 
     
-  Use scan tool "Output Diagnostic Test Mode" 
function 03 to trigger Idle Air Control (IAC) valve 
-N71-   Repair Group 01. 
    
If specified results are not obtained:  -  Connect VAG 1527B voltage tester between connector terminal 1 and 
engine Ground (GND). 
   Specified result: voltage tester must flash
-  Connect voltage tester between connector terminal 2 and battery 
positive voltage (B+). 
   Specified result: voltage tester must light up
-  Connect VAG 1598/19 test box to ECM harness connector (ECM is left 
disconnected)   Repair Group 01. 
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If the wiring is OK but triggering still does NOT occur:  
If the triggering signal and the wiring are OK and the valve still does not 
react:  -  Check wiring between harness connector terminal 1 (in engine 
compartment) to test box socket D11, then check wiring between 
harness connector terminal 2 and test box socket D9 using wiring 
diagram; correct as necessary. 
-  Replace ECM   Repair Group 01.-  Replace Idle Air Control (IAC) valve.
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