Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

• ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 with
       ▸ 07.93: Cable V.A.G 1551/1
       08.93 ▸: Cable V.A.G 1551/3
• ◆ Ignition tester V.A.G 1767 or V.A.G 1367 with HT pick-up clamp V.A.G 1367/8

Check conditions

• ● Engine oil temperature min. 80 °C
• ● No faults stored in fault memory
  , interrogating fault memory

Test sequence

• ‒ → Connect ignition tester V.A.G 1767 or ignition tester V.A.G 1367 with HT pick-up clamp V.A.G 1367/8.
• ‒ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552) and select engine electronics control unit (address word 01); carry out selection at idling.
  => Page 01-4

• ‒ Input 04 for "Initiate basic setting" and confirm with Q.

• ‒ Input 00 for "Display group number" and confirm with Q.

• ‒ Check ignition timing.
       Specification: 2...7 ° before TDC1)

With stroboscope:

• ‒ → Direct at ignition timing notch.

• ‒ If necessary adjust ignition timing by turning distributor.
       Adjusting figure: 5±1 ° before TDC1)

     1)     Up-to-date specifications:

=> Exhaust emissions test binder

• ‒ Press ⇒ key.
• ‒ Input 06 for "End output" and confirm with Q.