AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G ATW Engine Ignition System Owner's Manual
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If no malfunctions are detected:  -  Check following wire connection for open circuit and short circuit to 
Ground (GND) and B+: Relay carrier below left cover, at bulkhead  
Terminal  
VAG1598/31 test box  
Socket  
4   21  
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
-  Replace motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay -
J271-. 
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Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42-, 
checking
 
Special tools and equipment  
 
VAG1526A
 VAG1594A
 VAG1598/31
 VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
- or 
 VAG1551 with VAG1551/3A
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       Component location   Overview of component 
locations  Page 24
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Test sequence  
     
-  Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool 
and select control module for engine electronics 
using "address word" 01   Page 01
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 . Engine 
must run at idle. 
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
Enter 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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Display fields  
  
1   2   3   4  
Display group 004: Intake Air Temperature (IAT), engine at idle  
Display   xxxx/min   xx.x volts  
xxx.x C  
xxx.x C  
Indicated  Engine speed 
(RPM)  Battery 
voltage  Coolant 
temperature  Intake Air Temperature (IAT)  
Functional 
range          
-48.0 to 143.0  C  
Specified value   xxxx/min   12.0 to 15.0 V  
80.0 to 110.0 C  
From ambient temperature up to 110
C
1)  
1) If a temperature is indicated which differs greatly from ambient temperature of sensor, check sensor and sensor wires for 
contact resistances and open circuit.  
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Checking wire connections  
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness 
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect 
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-  Disconnect connector -1- at Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42- 
(item no. 2). 
    
-  Check following wire connections for open circuit and short circuit to 
Ground (GND) and B+: Harness connector  
Terminal  
VAG1598/31 test box  
Socket  
1   85  
2   108  
-  Check both wires to each other for short circuit.
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
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       If no malfunctions are found in wires:  
     
Check sensor:  
    
Specified values  
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 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. 
    
Note:  
Coolant reservoir screws must be removed and coolant reservoir must be 
placed to side in order to access the harness connector. The coolant 
hoses can remain connected.  -  Disconnect harness connector for engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28- 
(item no. 3) in engine compartment. 
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Note:  
Resistance value of the engine speed (RPM) sensor is based on a 
temperature of 20 C. Resistance increases as temperature increases. 
If specified value is not obtained:  
If specified value is obtained:  -  Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 2 for resistance 
measurement. 
 
Specification: 730 to 1000
-  Replace engine speed (RPM) sensor.
    
If specified value is not obtained:  -  Connect multimeter to terminals 1 and 3 (shielding) and to terminals 2 
and 3 (shielding) for resistance measurement. 
 
Specification:   each (no continuity)
-  Replace engine speed (RPM) sensor.
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       If specified value is obtained:  
     
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness 
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect 
ECM  Page 24
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If no malfunctions are found in wires:  -  Check following wire connections for open circuit and short circuit to 
Ground (GND) and B+: Harness connector  
Terminal  
VAG1598/31 test box  
Socket  
1 (signal)   82  
2 (Ground -GND-)   90  
3 (shielding)   108  
-  Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
-  Replace Engine Control Module (ECM)   Page 24
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