ignition AUDI A6 1996 C5 / 2.G ATW Engine Electronic Power Control Checking Workshop Manual

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Electronic Engine Power
Control (EPC) (E-Gas),
checking

E-Gas system, function

For E-Gas, the throttle valve is not operated by a
cable from the accelerator pedal. There is no
mechanical connection between the accelerator
pedal and the throttle valve.
The position of the accelerator pedal is
communicated to the Engine Control Module
(ECM) via two sensors for accelerator pedal
position (variable resistances; stored in one
housing) that are connected with the accelerator
pedal.
The accelerator pedal position (driver's intention)
is a main input unit for the ECM.
Operation of the throttle valve occurs via an
electric motor (throttle valve actuator) in the
throttle valve control module. This is true across
the entire engine speed and engine load
spectrum.
The throttle valve is operated by the throttle valve
actuator according to the instructions of the
ECM.
With ignition switched on and engine off, the
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Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning
lamp in instrument cluster


Note:
The Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning
lamp -K132- is also called the fault light for power
accelerator activation.
"EPC" is an abbreviation and stands for
Electronic Power Control (E-gas).

Installation location of EPC warning lamp
Engine Control Module (ECM) checks all components that are important
for function of the E-Gas system after ignition is switched on.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the EPC warning lamp
after ignition is switched on. Shortly after engine is started, the EPC
warning lamp will go out. This requires, first of all, that the Engine Control
Module (ECM) does not detect a malfunction in the E-gas system and,
secondly, that activation of the lamp by the Engine Control Module (ECM)
is OK.
If malfunctions are recognized in the E-Gas system during operation of
the engine, the ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument
cluster. (These malfunctions are listed in the DTC table). An entry is made
in DTC memory at the same time.
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Function test of warning lamp

- Switch ignition on.


The EPC warning lamp must light up for
approximately 3 seconds if there are no
malfunctions stored in DTC memory that
relate to the E-gas system

A- Fault light for power accelerator activation
-K132- does not light up

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
-19
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- Bridge terminals 1 and 48 at test box using wires
from VAG1594A adapter test kit.

- Switch ignition on.


Warning lamp must light up.
If warning lamp does not light up:

- Switch ignition off.

- Remove instrument cluster:
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Throttle valve control module, adapting

The adaptation teaches the Engine Control
Module (ECM) various positions of the throttle
valve when the ignition is on and the engine is
stopped. These positions are stored in the
control module The return communication
regarding the position of the throttle valve occurs
via the two angle sensors for throttle drive.
An adaptation must always be performed when
the throttle valve control module -J338- or the
Engine Control Module (ECM) are removed and
installed (or replaced) or if voltage supply to the
Engine Control Module (ECM) is interrupted.
The learning process (adaptation) occurs:

automatically if the ignition is switched on for at
least 10 seconds without operating starter and
accelerator pedal and the Engine Control
Module (ECM) recognizes "adaptation
required". (There will be no notification of
whether adaptation was successful or not
however). Adaptation required is recognized if
stored voltage values from the angle sensors
do not match actual measured voltage values
within a certain tolerance range.
via initiation of basic setting (function 04)
display group 060 with ignition on.
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Note:
Engine will not start during automatic adaptation.

Special tools and equipment

or
Requirements
VAS5051 with VAG5051/1VAG1551 with VAG1551/3ANo DTCs in DTC memory, check DTC memory Page 01
-16
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Engine not running, ignition switched on. Accelerator pedal not depressed. Coolant temperature 10 to 95 C. Intake air temperature 10 to 90 C. Supply voltage for Engine Control Module (ECM) more than 12.7
volts; checking Page 28
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Procedure

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select control module for engine electronics
using "address word" 01 Page 01
-10
. Ignition
must remain switched on.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Initiate basic setting" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
Basic Settin
g
Q
Enter displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display
After pressing Q-button, throttle valve actuator will be switched on without
current.
In this condition, the throttle valve will be drawn into an emergency
position by a mechanical spring, which is located in the throttle valve
control module. The values supplied by the two angle sensors in this
emergency position are stored by the Engine Control Module (ECM). - Press buttons -0-, -6- and -0- to select "display group number 060" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Note:
The control module can abort adaptation for the
following reasons:

Throttle valve cannot be closed completely (e.g.
contamination).
Battery voltage is too low.
Throttle valve control module or wire connection
is faulty.
Engine is started during adaptation or
accelerator pedal is operated.
Tension of throttle valve housing (check
bolts).
After termination, tester displays "Function is
unknown or cannot be performed at the
moment". The next time the ignition is switched
on (several seconds), adaptation will be
automatically repeated.

- End basic adjustment of the engine by pressing
the key.
Rapid data transfer
HELP

Indicated on display (function selection):
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Angle sensor 1 for throttle drive (power
accelerator actuation) -G187- and angle sensor 1
for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -
G188- inform the Engine Control Module (ECM)
about the position of the throttle valve. Both
angle sensors are located in the throttle valve
control module.

Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select control module for engine electronics
using "address word" 01 Page 01
-10
. Ignition
must remain switched on.
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 measuring value block
Q
Enter displa
y group number XXX

When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -6- and -2- to select "display group number 062" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 62
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display
- Check specified values for E-gas potentiometer voltages in display
fields 1 and 2.
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Check voltage supply throttle valve control
module

- Pull connector -2- off throttle valve control
module.

- Switch ignition on.

If specified values are not obtained: - Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:Harness connector
Terminal
Specified value
2 + Ground (GND) about 5 V
2 + 6 about 5 V
- Check wire connections from Engine Control Module (ECM) to throttle
valve control module Page 24
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Both the Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- and
the Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -
G185- are located at the accelerator pedal and
communicate the driver's intentions to the ECM
completely independently of each other. Both
sensors are stored in one housing.

Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select control module for engine electronics
using "address word" 01 Page 01
-10
. Ignition
must remain switched on.
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-, -6- and -2- to select "display group number 062" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 62
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display
- Check specified values for E-gas potentiometer voltages in display
fields 3 and 4.
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