check engine light AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 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 
ECM  Page 24
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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
g value block 
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 
ECM  Page 24
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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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