check engine AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G APB Engine Motronic Multiport Fuel Injection System Servising User Guide

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Fuel pressure regulator and residual
fuel pressure, checking


Requirements

Fuel pump relay OK
Fuel pump OK
Fuel filter OK
Battery voltage at least 11 V

Note:
The fuel pressure regulator regulates the fuel
pressure according to intake manifold pressure.
This ensures that the drop in pressure at the
injectors remains the same throughout all engine
speed and engine load ranges.

WARNING!

Fire hazard! The fuel system is pressurized.
Before loosening hose connections or
opening the test connection (to measure fuel
pressure), place a cloth around the
connection. Then release pressure by
carefully pulling off the hose or cap.
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Testing system pressure

Note:
If fuel flows out at the vacuum connection on the fuel pressure regulator
during the following pressure test, fit a new fuel pressure regulator. - Connect pressure gauge VAG 1318 to supply pipe using adapters
1318/7, 1318/8 (pressure hose) and 1318/15.
- Disconnect vacuum hose between fuel pressure regulator and intake
manifold at fuel pressure regulator end; seal off end of hose.
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
- Measure fuel pressure.
Specified value: approx. 3.8...4.2 bar
- If fuel pressure does not match specification, install a new fuel
pressure regulator for test purposes and repeat pressure test.
- If fuel pressure still does not match specification, check fuel pump and
supply pipe for damage (e.g. pinching) and replace if necessary.
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- If pressure is higher than specification, check
return pipe for damage (e.g. pinching) and
renew if necessary.

Note:
During the following test, do not allow the engine
to run for too long with the vacuum hose
disconnected, otherwise the increased fuel
pressure will enrich the air/fuel mixture and may
cause the lambda control limits to be exceeded.
This would be stored as a fault in the fault
memory.

- Start the engine and run at idling speed.

- Switch off electrical consumers (air conditioner
etc.).

- Re-connect vacuum hose to fuel pressure
regulator and observe drop in pressure on
pressure gauge.
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- When the vacuum hose is re-connected the fuel
pressure should drop by around 0.5 bar.

If the pressure does not change as specified,
carry out the following tests:


Check vacuum hose for cracks and other
damage.

Test vacuum hose for blockages at intake
manifold. To do this, disconnect hose at fuel
pressure regulator and blow into it.

- If there are no leaks and no blockages in the
vacuum hose, install new fuel pressure
regulator.

- Replace hose clamp that secures vacuum hose
to the fuel pressure regulator and make sure
that new clamp is properly installed.

Checking residual fuel pressure

- Residual pressure 10 minutes after switching off
engine (minimum pressure)

With engine cold: at least 2.2 bar
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Fuel injectors, checking


A - Electrical testing of fuel injectors

- Disconnect harness connector from injector to
be tested.

Note:
When the engine is at operating temperature the electrical resistance of
the injectors will be about 4 - 6 . higher.
If the specification is not obtained: - Connect hand-held multimeter to fuel injector (resistance measurement
range).

Specified value: 13.5 - 15.5 - Replace fuel injector Page 24
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. Also observe notes on Page
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- Lift fuel rail off intake manifold together with fuel
injectors and support the fuel rail.

Note:

After lifting off the fuel rail, check to make sure
that the injectors are properly secured to the
fuel rail.
It is possible that some of the fuel injectors will
become detached from the fuel rail and remain
in the intake manifold when the fuel rail is
removed. If this happens, install the fuel
injectors back onto the fuel rail Page 24
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WARNING!
Make sure test box is inside of passenger compartment. - Connect test box VAG 1598/31 to wiring harness for engine control
unit. Do not connect to the engine control module itself Page 24
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Checking for leaks

- Bridge sockets 1 and 65 on the test box using
test leads from VAG1594 A connector test kit.
(This creates an Ground (GND) connection to
one side of the fuel pump relay coil.)

Note:
Once the socket are bridged the fuel pump runs
continuously, even if the engine is not running.
This is because the fuel pump relay receives its
positive voltage supply via the central electrics.
The negative voltage supply for the fuel pump
relay comes via the cable bridge on the test box.

WARNING!

Fire hazard. DO NOT smoke or work near
heaters or have anything in the area that can
ignite fuel!

- Check injectors fuel for leaks (visual check).
When fuel pump is running, only 1 or 2 drops
should escape per minute from each injector.

- If fuel loss is greater, switch off fuel pump
(remove bridge) and replace faulty injector
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- Repeat test for fuel injectors from second bank
of cylinders.

- If measured values for all fuel injectors are
outside tolerance range (specification), check
fuel pressure Page 24
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Note:
When checking the injection quantity, also check
the spray pattern. The spray pattern should be
the same for all the injectors.
Installation of the fuel rail together with injectors
is performed in the reverse sequence. The
following points should be noted when installing:

Replace O-rings at all opened connections.
(When replacing the front O-ring, make sure
not to remove the plastic cap from the
injector head. The O-ring must be pulled off
over the plastic cap.)
Moisten O-rings with clean engine oil.
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Checking activation

Note:
Diode test lamps with a low current draw do not go out completely but
continue to glow faintly until the starter is operated.
If the diode test lamp does not light up, test the wiring as follows: - Connect diode test lamp VAG1527 between B+ and contact 16 on
relay panel (Ground connection via engine control module).
- Operate starter briefly.
- The diode test lamp should light up and remain lit when the starter is
operated.
- If activation, wiring and power supply for fuel pump relay are OK but
fuel pump relay still does not pick up, replace fuel pump relay.
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box to wiring harness for engine control
module. Do not connect to the engine control module itself Page 24
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Mass Air FLow (MAF) sensor -G70,
checking


Requirements

Coolant temperature at least 80 C (175 F)

Electrical consumers switched off (radiator
fan must not run during test)
A/C switched off
Fuse for mass air flow sensor OK

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations

Checking function

- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and
information system VAS5051 or VAG1551 scan
tool and select engine electronics control
module by entering address word "01" Page
01
-9 . When doing this the engine must be at
idle.
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