AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine On Board Diagnostic Multiport Fuel Injection Manual PDF
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2000, Model line: A4, Model: AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.GPages: 366, PDF Size: 1.21 MB
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- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
Note:  
The malfunction "P0170 / 16554" is set in the learning procedure as soon as the difference between a newly learned oxygen 
sensor learning value and an optional stored oxygen sensor learning value is greater than   8%. 
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Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool 
  Possible malfunction 
cause    
Malfunction repair  
P0171 / 16555  
System too Lean (Bank 
1)   Malfunction P0174 / 
16558   
"System too Lean (Bank 
2)"  
Also in DTC memory  
No   
  
Yes 
  
- If the fuel-air mixture for both cylinder banks is too lean, a 
malfunction must be present that leads to incorrect mixture 
formation for both banks (B1 and B2)   Troubleshooting 
according to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)   page 01
-57
 
  
Malfunction cause found: 
Yes   
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory 
again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up after 2 
Trips   Leak in the exhaust 
system for bank 1 up to 
Heated Oxygen Sensor 
(HO2S) -G39-  
  
  - Find and repair leak
  
Malfunction cause found: 
Yes   
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory 
again 
  
 Leak in intake system  
  
  - Find and repair leak
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For troubleshooting   
Display groups 005, 
007, 009 and 010  
Malfunction cause found: 
Yes   
No   
Continued next page  
  
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   Malfunction in spark plug(s) or ignition cable(s) 
in bank 1  
  
- Spark harness connector loose or faulty
- Check ignition cable for damage (e.g. cracks, traces of burns, 
worn places) 
- Check face side of spark plug 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory
  
   Malfunction in the fuel injectors in bank 1 
because of   
- Resistance in fuel injector connectors  
- Fuel injector dirty, faulty or has carbon deposits  
  
- Check harness connector on fuel injector for tight fit
- Check fuel injection quantity and for leaks in fuel injectors   
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Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory
  
   Intake valves have carbon deposits   
  
- Check intake valves for carbon deposits, if necessary clean 
valves 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory
  
   Continue troubleshooting per Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table   page 01
-60
   
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Notes:  
If the malfunction "P0171 / 16555" is set, the oxygen sensor control has exceeded the learning value limit in the "rich" 
direction, but the HO2S still recognizes "mixture too lean". 
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Output on GST and/or on VAG 
1551 scan tool   Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0172 / 16556  
System too Rich (Bank 1)   Malfunction P0175 / 16559   
"System too Rich (Bank 2)"  
Also in DTC memory  
No   
Yes 
  
- Fuel pressure too high; check system 
pressure and residual pressure   page 24
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Malfunction cause found: Yes 
  
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check 
DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up after 2 Trips   Fuel injector (Bank 1) does 
not close and/or leaks  
  
  - Check fuel injection quantity of fuel 
injectors and for leaks   page 24
-33
 
For troubleshooting   Display 
groups 005, 007, 009 and 010  
Malfunction cause found: Yes 
  
  
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check 
DTC memory again 
Note:  
If the malfunction "P0172 / 16556" is set, the oxygen sensor control has dropped below the learning value limit in the "lean" 
direction, but the (HO2S) still recognizes "mixture too rich". 
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Output on GST and/or on 
VAG 1551 scan tool   Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0173 / 16557  
Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2)   Air leak in the area of the manifold  
  
- Find and repair leak
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
  
 Oil diluted (fuel in the oil) because 
of frequent cold starts for driving short 
distances  
  
  - Check and change oil if necessary 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up after 2 Trips  Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
  
   Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70- 
supplies false signal   
  
- Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -
G70-  page 24
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For troubleshooting   Display 
groups 006, 008, 009 and 010  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
Continued next page  
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
  
   Oil burning with faulty piston  
  
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Mechanical, Engine Code(s): AFC, Repair - Check compression pressure
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Group 15
   
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
  
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
Note:  
The malfunction "P0170 / 16554" is set in the learning process as soon as the difference between a newly learned (HO2S) 
learning value and any optional stored oxygen sensor learning value is greater than   8%. 
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01-57
 
Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool 
  Possible malfunction 
cause    
Malfunction repair  
P0174 / 16558  
System too Lean (Bank 
2)   Malfunction P0171 / 
16555   
"System too Lean (Bank 
1)"  
Also in DTC memory  
No   
  
Yes 
  
- If the fuel-air mixture is too lean for both cylinder banks, a 
malfunction must be present that leads to faulty mixture 
formation for both banks (B1 and B2)   Troubleshooting 
per Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table,   page 01
-53
 
  
Malfunction cause found: 
Yes   
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory 
again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up after 2 
Trips   Leaks in the intake 
system for bank 2 up to 
Heated Oxygen (HO2S) 
sensor 2 -G108-  
  
  - Find and repair leak
  
Malfunction cause found: 
Yes   
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory 
again 
  
 Leaks in intake system   
  
  - Find and repair leak
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For troubleshooting   
Display groups 006, 
008, 009 and 010  
Malfunction cause found: 
Yes   
No   
Continued next page  
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check DTC memory 
again 
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