AUDI A8 1995 D2 / 1.G AHA Engine Motronic Ignition System Owner's Guide
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Checking signal for power output stage  
     
-  Remove connectors from all 6 injectors (DTC 
memory will have to be checked and erased 
later). 
     
-  Switch ignition on.
    
If LED flashes:  -  Connect LED tester VAG1527 between engine ground and connector 
terminal 3. 
-  Crank starter for several seconds.
   LED in voltage tester must flash.
-  Repeat test on 5-pin connector terminals 4 and 5.
-  Replace ignition coils -N-, -N128- and -N158- with power output stage -
N122-. 
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       If LED does not flash:  
     
-  Connect VAG1598/22 test box to ECM harness 
connector  page 01
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If wiring is OK:  -  Check wiring between ECM/test box and 5-pin connector for continuity 
and/or short circuit per wiring diagram. 
 
Connector terminal 3 to ECM/test box socket 71
 Connector terminal 4 to ECM/test box socket 78
 Connector terminal 5 to ECM/test box socket 70
-  Replace Motronic ECM -J220-   page 01
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-  Carry out adaptation of throttle valve control module to ECM   page 
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- Check readiness code   page 01
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   If Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory has been erased, or ECM 
has been disconnected, generate new readiness code   page 01
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Checking ground for power output stage  
     
-  Disconnect 5-pin connector from ignition coils.
    
If LED does not light up:  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
binder    -  Connect VAG1527 LED voltage tester between B+ and terminal 2 
(ground) of connector. 
   LED in tester must light up.
-  Check wires for open circuit per wiring diagram.
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Checking voltage supply of ignition coils  
     
Test requirement 
     
Fuse for ignition coils OK 
     
-  Disconnect 5-pin connector from ignition coils.
     
-  Switch ignition on.
    
If LED does not light up:  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
binder    -  Connect VAG1527 LED voltage tester between engine ground and 
terminal 1 (B+) of connector. 
   LED in tester must light up.
-  Check wires for open circuit per wiring diagram.
-  Check fuse for ignition coils.
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