AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G APB Engine Ignition System Checking
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 1998, Model line: A4, Model: AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.GPages: 64, PDF Size: 0.37 MB
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Display Group 21 -Ignition- Knock control  
 
Driving mode 
Read measuring value block 21  
  
 Indicated on display  
     
xx.x KW  
xx.x KW  
        
  
  
1   2  
3   4  
 Display fields  
Specified value  
Evaluation  
     
     
     
    
     
  
  
  
  
  
     
Ignition timing retard via knock control: cylinder 6  
0...12 KW  
(crankshaft angle)  
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Ignition timing retard via knock control: cylinder 5  
0...12 KW  
(crankshaft angle)  
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Note:  
The displayed digit values in display fields 1 and 2 reflects the actual "ignition timing retard" via knock control from the 
individual cylinders. The ignition timing retard occurs via  KW (crankshaft angle). 
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Display Group 22 -Ignition- Knock control  
 
Driving mode 
Read measuring value block 
22    
 Indicated on display  
     
xx.x RPM   x.x %  
xx.x KW  
xx.x KW  
  
  
  
1   2  
3   4  
 Display fields  
Specified value  
Evaluation  
     
     
Ignition timing retard via knock control: 
cylinder 2  0...12 KW  
(crankshaft 
angle)  
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Ignition timing retard via knock control:   
cylinder 1  
0...12 KW  
(crankshaft 
angle)  
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Engine load   15 - 175 %     
  
Engine speed RPM  
750 - 6800 RPM  
  
Note:  
The displayed digit values in display fields 3 and 4 reflects the actual "ignition timing retard" via knock control from cylinders 1 
and 2. The ignition timing retard occurs via  KW (crankshaft angle). 
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Display Group 23 -Ignition- Knock control  
 
Driving mode 
Read measuring value block 
23    
 Indicated on display  
     
xx.x RPM   x.x %  
xx.x KW  
xx.x KW  
  
  
  
1   2  
3   4  
 Display fields  
Specified value  
Evaluation  
     
     
Ignition timing retard via knock control: 
cylinder 4  0...12 KW  
(crankshaft 
angle)  
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Ignition timing retard via knock control:   
cylinder 3  
0...12 KW  
(crankshaft 
angle)  
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Engine load   15 - 175 %     
  
Engine speed RPM  
750 - 6800 RPM  
  
Note:  
The displayed digit values in display fields 3 and 4 reflects the actual "ignition timing retard" via knock control from cylinders 3 
and 4. The ignition timing retard occurs via  KW (crankshaft angle). 
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Display Group 24 -Ignition- Knock control  
 
Driving mode 
Read measuring value block 
24    
 Indicated on display  
     
xx.x RPM   x.x %  
xx.x KW  
xx.x KW  
  
  
  
1   2  
3   4  
 Display fields  
Specified value  
Evaluation  
     
     
Ignition timing retard via knock control: 
cylinder 6  0...12 KW  
(crankshaft 
angle)  
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Ignition timing retard via knock control:   
cylinder 5  
0...12 KW  
(crankshaft 
angle)  
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Engine load   15 - 175 %     
  
Engine speed RPM  
750 - 6800 RPM  
  
Note:  
The displayed digit values in display fields 3 and 4 reflects the actual "ignition timing retard" via knock control from cylinders 5 
and 6. The ignition timing retard occurs via  KW (crankshaft angle). 
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 Evaluation display groups 20/21/22/23/24, - Ignition timing angle retard  Indicated on display  
Malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
All cylinders greater 
than 12  KW  
 Knock sensor faulty- Check knock sensor   Page 28
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Corroded connection  
  
 Knock sensor incorrect 
tightening torque - Loosen and tighten knock sensor with 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
  
 Components on engine 
loose - Tighten components 
  
 Low fuel grade- Change fuel grade
One cylinder deviates 
clearly from others   Corroded connection- Check knock sensor   Page 28
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Engine damage
 Repair Manual, 2.7 Liter V6 5V BiTurbo Engine Mechanical, Engine 
Code(s): APB, Repair Group 15, Cylinder head removing, check compression pressure
    - Check compression pressure:
  
 
Components on engine 
loose - Tighten components 
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Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61 and Knock 
Sensor (KS) 2 -G66, checking
 
     
Notes:  
     
It is not possible to carry out an electrical test of 
the knock sensors themselves. 
     To ensure that the knock sensors function 
properly it is important to keep exactly to the 
specified tightening torque of 20 Nm (15 ft lb) 
     Use only gold-plated terminals when repairing 
the terminals in the plug connectors for the 
knock sensors. 
     Check for corrosion in connection between 
knock sensor and wiring harness. 
     
Checking knock sensors  
    
Note:  -  Disconnect harness connector for relevant knock sensor in engine 
compartment. 
Component location overview   Page 24
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In order to reach the connector for the knock sensor for cylinder bank 
2, first remove the bolts securing the coolant reservoir and move the 
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coolant reservoir to one side. Coolant hoses remain attached. 
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If there is a connection between the terminals.  
Notes: 
If there is no short circuit  
Checking wiring between knock sensors and engine control module   -  Check for short circuits between all three terminals in knock sensor 
connector (terminals 1 + 2, 1 + 3 and 2 + 3). 
   Specified value: There must be no contact between the wires (infinite 
). - Replace knock sensor. 
In order to reach the knock sensors, first remove the air duct   Page 24
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Use special tool 3247 to remove the knock sensors.
-  Check wiring for knock sensors.
    
-  Connect VAG1598/31 test box to wiring harness for engine control 
module. Do not connect to the engine control module itself   Page 24
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-  Check wiring connection from relevant sensor connector to... 
    
-  ....Engine Control Module (ECM) for open circuit and/or short to B+ or 
Ground (GND). 
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Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61 (Bank 1)  
3-pin connector on 
wiring harness, socket  
VAG1598/31 test 
box, socket   
1 (Ground (GND))   99  
2 (signal)   106  
3 (shielded)   108  
Knock sensor (KS) 2 -G66 (Bank 2)  
3-pin connector on 
wiring harness, socket  
VAG1598/31 test 
box, socket   
1 (Ground (GND))   99  
2 (signal)   107  
3 (shielded)   108  
     
   Resistance in wiring: max. 1.5 ohm
     
-  Repair any open/short circuit as necessary.
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