oil AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Lubrication System Components User Guide

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- Start engine and slowly increase engine speed
(RPM).

At 1.6-2.0 bar (23-29 psi) pressure, the LED
must come on
If not:

- Replace 1.8 bar oil switch.
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Operation of dynamic oil pressure
warning system, checking

Testing oil pressure warning light:
After ignition is switched on (terminal 15 on) with
the engine not running, the oil pressure warning
light flashes (not on models with Auto Check
System).
Warning criteria:

Engine not running; oil pressure switch
closed
Engine coolant temperature greater than 60 C
(140 F), engine speed greater than 1500 RPM
and oil pressure switch open

Engine coolant temperature less than 60 C
(140 F), engine speed greater than 300 RPM
and oil pressure switch open

At an engine speed greater than 5000 rpm, an
active oil warning is not cancelled, irrespective
of the position of the oil pressure switch
If the voltage supply to the control module
(terminal 15) is in order and, when the engine is
running, the oil pressure switch is open for
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Testing oil pressure

Oil pressure specifications - Remove oil pressure switch and screw in VAG 1342 oil pressure
gauge.
(The oil pressure sensor shown in the illustration is not installed on the
A4)
- Install oil pressure switch into VAG 1342.
- Start engine.
Engine oil temperature at least 80 C (176 F) At idle: 1.0-2.5 bar (15-36 psi)At 3000 RPM: 3.0-5.0 bar (44-73 psi)
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