AUDI A6 1997 C5 / 2.G AEB Engine Additional Signal
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Additional signals 
     
Signal from A/C compressor, checking
 
     
Required special tools and test equipment  
     
VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 Scan Tool (ST) with 
VAG 1551/3 adapter cable 
     VAG 1598/22 test box 
     Multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent) 
     VW 1594 connector test kit 
     Wiring diagrams 
     
Test conditions  
     A/C functions OK 
     A/C is switched off 
     Vehicle at room temperature-above 15 C 
(59 F) 
     
No malfunctions stored in Diagnostic Trouble 
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Code (DTC) memory   Page 01
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Checking  
     
-  Connect VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 scan tool and 
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine 
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine 
running at idle)   Page 01
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Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" 
function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read Measurin
g Value Block 
HELP
Input displa
y group number XXX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0-, -5- and -0- to input display group number 50, and 
press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read Measuring Value Block 50 1 2 3 4 
    
Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)  
-  Switch on A/C (lowest temperature and highest fan position).
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-  Compare display with specified value in display 
field 4. 
  
Display fields  
  
1   2   3  
4  
Display group 50: Signals to Engine Control Module (ECM)  
Display   xxxx RPM   xxxx RPM   A/C-LOW  
Compr. ON  
Compr. OFF  
Indicates   Actual engine 
speed  
(in 10 RPM steps)  Specified engine 
speed  
(in 10 RPM steps)  A/C 
status  A/C compressor status  
Range   0-2550 RPM      ---  
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Specified 
value  820-900 RPM   860 RPM   A/C-LOW  
Compressor on: Compr. On   
Compressor off: Compr. OFF  
  
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If not as specified   Page 24
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Notes:  
     
The A/C compressor is switched off during 
acceleration when the car is stationary or at 
slow speed. 
     
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At wide open throttle the A/C compressor is 
switched off by the Transmission Control 
Module (TCM) (kick down switch). 
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Continuation  
      If the displayed values are NOT OK:  
     
-  Connect VAG 1598/22 test box to ECM harness 
connector  Page 01
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-  Check wiring for open circuit, short circuit to B+ 
or short circuit to Ground between ECM/test box 
terminal 8 and A/C control head -E87-, or 
Transmission Control Module (TCM). 
     
       Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations         If the wiring is OK:  
     
-  Check function of A/C control head -E87-.
     
       Repair Manual, Heating & Air Conditioning, 
Repair Group 01
   
      Or:  
     
       Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic 
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Transmission 01V, Repair Group 01
   
     
- Check readiness code   Page 01-59
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory has 
been erased, or ECM was disconnected, 
generate new readiness code   Page 01
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Vehicle speed signal, checking
 
     
Required special tools and test equipment  
     
VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 Scan Tool (ST) with 
VAG 1551/3 adapter cable 
     Multimeter US 1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent) 
     VW 1594 connector test kit 
     Wiring diagrams 
     
Test conditions  
     Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) OK; checking: 
     
       Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair 
Group 90
   
     
Notes:  
     
To check Vehicle Speed Sensor -G68-, the 
vehicle must be driven. A second technician is 
required to operate the scan tool during the 
road test. 
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The speed signal is generated by the vehicle 
speed sensor (at the transmission), and 
processed at the speedometer/odometer in the 
instrument cluster. 
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Test procedure  
     
-  Connect VAG 1551 or VAG 1552 scan tool and 
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine 
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine 
running at idle)   Page 01
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Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" 
function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read Measurin
g Value Block 
HELP
Input displa
y group number XXX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0-, -0- and -5- to input display group number 5, and 
press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read Measuring Value Block 5 1 2 3 4 
    
Indicated on display (1-4 = display fields)  
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