engine AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G APB Engine Motronic Multiport Fuel Injection System Servising Owner's Manual

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If the idle speed is too high or too low, or if
the engine does not idle smoothly, and there
are no malfunctions stored in the DTC
memory, carry out the following tests
(marked with dots):

Check intake system for un-metered air (air
leaks) Page 24
-76
.

Check Throttle Valve Control Module
Page 24
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.

EVAP canister purge regulator valve
constantly open, check Page 24
-134
.

Adaptation of Throttle Valve Control Module
Page 24
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Fuel pressure regulator and residual
fuel pressure, checking


Requirements

Fuel pump relay OK
Fuel pump OK
Fuel filter OK
Battery voltage at least 11 V

Note:
The fuel pressure regulator regulates the fuel
pressure according to intake manifold pressure.
This ensures that the drop in pressure at the
injectors remains the same throughout all engine
speed and engine load ranges.

WARNING!

Fire hazard! The fuel system is pressurized.
Before loosening hose connections or
opening the test connection (to measure fuel
pressure), place a cloth around the
connection. Then release pressure by
carefully pulling off the hose or cap.
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Testing system pressure

Note:
If fuel flows out at the vacuum connection on the fuel pressure regulator
during the following pressure test, fit a new fuel pressure regulator. - Connect pressure gauge VAG 1318 to supply pipe using adapters
1318/7, 1318/8 (pressure hose) and 1318/15.
- Disconnect vacuum hose between fuel pressure regulator and intake
manifold at fuel pressure regulator end; seal off end of hose.
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
- Measure fuel pressure.
Specified value: approx. 3.8...4.2 bar
- If fuel pressure does not match specification, install a new fuel
pressure regulator for test purposes and repeat pressure test.
- If fuel pressure still does not match specification, check fuel pump and
supply pipe for damage (e.g. pinching) and replace if necessary.
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- If pressure is higher than specification, check
return pipe for damage (e.g. pinching) and
renew if necessary.

Note:
During the following test, do not allow the engine
to run for too long with the vacuum hose
disconnected, otherwise the increased fuel
pressure will enrich the air/fuel mixture and may
cause the lambda control limits to be exceeded.
This would be stored as a fault in the fault
memory.

- Start the engine and run at idling speed.

- Switch off electrical consumers (air conditioner
etc.).

- Re-connect vacuum hose to fuel pressure
regulator and observe drop in pressure on
pressure gauge.
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- When the vacuum hose is re-connected the fuel
pressure should drop by around 0.5 bar.

If the pressure does not change as specified,
carry out the following tests:


Check vacuum hose for cracks and other
damage.

Test vacuum hose for blockages at intake
manifold. To do this, disconnect hose at fuel
pressure regulator and blow into it.

- If there are no leaks and no blockages in the
vacuum hose, install new fuel pressure
regulator.

- Replace hose clamp that secures vacuum hose
to the fuel pressure regulator and make sure
that new clamp is properly installed.

Checking residual fuel pressure

- Residual pressure 10 minutes after switching off
engine (minimum pressure)

With engine cold: at least 2.2 bar
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With engine at operating temperature: approx:
3.0 bar
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Note:
A rise in pressure (due to fuel expansion) when
the engine is at operating temperature is normal.

- Start the engine and run at idling speed.

- Switch ignition off after the pressure has built-
up. At the same time close pressure gauge cut-
off tap (lever at 90 to through flow direction). If the pressure does not drop, the following faults
are possible:

Union between pressure gauge and fuel supply
pipe leaking
Supply pipe leaking at fuel tank
Return valve in fuel pump leaking

Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair
Group 20


Note:
When the cut-off tap is closed the pressure
gauge will indicate the pressure downstream of
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Fuel injectors, checking


A - Electrical testing of fuel injectors

- Disconnect harness connector from injector to
be tested.

Note:
When the engine is at operating temperature the electrical resistance of
the injectors will be about 4 - 6 . higher.
If the specification is not obtained: - Connect hand-held multimeter to fuel injector (resistance measurement
range).

Specified value: 13.5 - 15.5 - Replace fuel injector Page 24
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- Switch ignition on. The diode test lamp should
light up.

- If diode test lamp does not light up, test for open
circuits in wiring between contact 1 and fuse for
injectors. If necessary, rectify open circuit.

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations
- If diode test lamp lights up, test activation of
injectors.

C - Testing activation of injectors

- Remove plug connector from the injector which
is to be tested.

Specified value: the diode test lamp should start flashing.
Note:
Diode test lamps with a low current draw continue to glow faintly between - Connect diode test lamp VAG 1527 between the battery positive
terminal (+) and contact 2 on the connector.
- Operate starter for a few seconds (the engine can be allowed to start).
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impulses from the engine control unit (rather than going out completely)
and become much brighter when receiving an impulse.
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