check engine light AUDI A3 1999 8L / 1.G ATW Engine Electronic Power Control Checking Workshop Manual
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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
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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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B- Fault light for power accelerator activation
-K132- lights up constantly
- Check DTC memory of Engine Control Module
(ECM) Page 01
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If no DTCs are stored:
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
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- Remove instrument cluster:
Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair
Group 90, Instrument cluster, removing and installing
- Check following wire connection for short circuit
to Ground (GND):
Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster
Terminal
48 Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
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Note:
For safety reasons, the instruction from the
accelerator pedal sensor (potentiometer) to the
ECM to open the throttle valve is suppressed
when brake is being operated. This requires the
brake light switch signal and also the brake pedal
switch signal in the control module. If brake pedal
is operated with accelerator pedal constantly
depressed, engine is immediately regulated
down to idle speed. A faulty switch can lead to
undesired regulation.
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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. 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
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Q
Enter displa
y group number XXX
When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -6- and -6- to select "display group number 066" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Read Measuring Value Block 66
1
2
3
4
Indicated on display
- Check brake light/brake pedal switch in display field 2.
Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 066: Signals to Engine Control Module (ECM)
Display xxx km/h
XXXX xxx km/h XXXX
Indicated ACTUAL speed
Switch positions SPECIFIED speed Switch positions
Functional range
XX00
XX11
Specified value
XX00
(with brake pedal not operated)
XX11
(with brake pedal operated)
Note
Value:X = no significance.
Switch points slightly offset
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- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.
If LED lights up:
- Checking activation.
Checking activation
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
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- Check following wire connections for open circuit and short circuit to
Ground (GND) and B+: Harness connector
Terminal
VAG1598/31 test box
Socket
2 56
4 55
- Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
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