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Oxygen sensor control,

checking
Oxygen sensor control, function

Notes:

The oxygen sensors compare the oxygen

content of the air with residual oxygen content in
exhaust and deliver a voltage signal to the
control module.

The voltage signal "mixture rich (too little residual

oxygen)" is approx. 0.7 to 1.0 V.

The voltage signal "mixture lean (a lot of residual

oxygen)" is approx. +0.0 to 0.3 V.

At the transition from "rich" to "lean" and vice-

versa ( = 1.0) voltage will jump from 0.7 to 1.0
V to 0.0 to +0.3 V (or viceversa).

Due to the steep voltage jump, oxygen sensor

control cannot maintain the ideal mixture of =
1.0 as constant. Oxygen sensor control
constantly fluctuates back and forth between the
conditions "slightly too lean" and "slightly too
rich".

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If voltage change does not occur or occurs only

slowly, the following malfunctions could be
present:

Slits or holes in sensor head clogged.

Sensors suffered thermal overload.

Transition resistance in signal wire or Ground

(GND) wire.

Sensor too cold, sensor heating not

functioning.

Sensor damaged by contact spray or similar

substance (contact spray is drawn through the
fine hollow interiors by thermal fluctuations and
capillary action into the electrical wiring in
sensor).

Sensor damaged by silicon vapors (the use of

sealants containing silicon leads to trace
elements of silicon being taken in by the
engine. These silicon elements are not
combusted and damage the oxygen sensor).

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Oxygen sensors and oxygen sensor

control before catalytic converter,
checking

Special Tools and Equipment

VAG1526A
VAG1594A
VAG1598/31
VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
- or
VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

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Notes:

For the defined troubleshooting procedure, it is

possible, to switch oxygen sensor control off by
selecting display group 099 under "basic
setting" and switch it on again under "read
measuring value block".

After selecting display group 099 (either in

"basic setting" or "read measuring value
block"), it is possible to switch back and forth
between "basic setting" (function 04) and "read
measuring value block" (function 08) by
pressing buttons 4 or 8 on the VAG1551.

Once function 04 "basic setting" is exited,

oxygen sensor control is automatically switched
on again.

Test requirements:

Road test performed and DTC memory

erased.

Coolant temperature at least 80 C

Display group 4, display field 3

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Function test

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool

and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01-
9.

Engine must run at idle for this.

Rapid data transfer HELP When indicated on display:

Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Initiate basic setting" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.

Note:

During basic setting, the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge

regulator valve (EVAP valve -N80-) is closed and the A/C compressor is
switched off

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -0- to select "display group number 030" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 30 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check oxygen sensor status in display fields 1 and 3.

Note:

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"Oxygen sensor status" indicates status of oxygen sensor control and

oxygen sensors.

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 030: Oxygen sensor status with engine at idle
Display XXX XXX XXX XXX
Indicated Oxygen sensor status, Oxygen sensor status, Oxygen sensor status, Oxygen sensor status,
bank 1, sensor 1 bank 2, sensor 1 bank 2, sensor 1 bank 2, sensor 2
Functional 0 = off 0 = off 0 = off 0 = off
range
1 = on 1 = on 1 = on 1 = on
Specified 111 110 111 110
value
Notes Meaning of display Page 01-90

If specified value is not obtained Page 24-89

If specified value is obtained but there is a malfunction stored in DTC memory Check oxygen
sensor adaptation values and control, page Page 24-83

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Significance of 3 digit indication of display group 030

X X X Display fields 1 to 4
X Oxygen sensor control

0= not active

1 = active
X Operational readiness of oxygen sensor

0= not active

1 = active
X Condition of oxygen sensor heating

0= not active

1 = active

Notes:

The oxygen sensor control of the oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter (B1-S2 and B2-S2) are not active at certain
operation points without engine load, that means that the third position of the oxygen sensor controls behind catalytic
converter can fluctuate between 0 and 1.

The first position of the 3 digit indication (heating) fluctuates between 0 and 1 at certain operation points.

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Checking oxygen sensor adaptation values

and control

- Press -C- button.

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -3- to select "display group number 033" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 33 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check oxygen sensor control in display fields 1 and 3.

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1 2 3 4
Display group 033: Oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter
Display xx.x % x.xxx volts xx.x % x.xxx V
Indicated Oxygen sensor control Oxygen sensor voltage Oxygen sensor control Oxygen sensor voltage
Bank1 bank 1 Bank2 bank 2
Functional -25.0 to 25.0 % 0.100 to 1.000 V -25.0 to 25.0 % 0.100 to 1.000 V
range

Specified Value must fluctuate by Value must fluctuate Value must fluctuate by Value must fluctuate
value at least 2 % in the range approx. 0.3 V in the at least 2 % in the range approx. 0.3 V in the
10.0 to 10.0 % range 0.100 to 1.000 10.0 to 10.0 % range 0.100 to 1.000
volts volts
Notes If specified value is not If specified value is not
obtained Page 24-85 obtained Page 24-85

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Evaluation display group 033

Display field: 1 / 3 Possible cause Corrective action

Values in range:
Oxygen sensor heating faulty - Check oxygen sensor heating Page
-10.0 to -25.0 %
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or
Open circuit in wires between oxygen sensor - Check primary voltage Page 24-89
and control module
Values in range:
10.0 to 25.0 %
Short circuit to Ground (GND) or B+ between - Check oxygen sensor wires bank 1
oxygen sensor and control module Page 24-90
or
- Check oxygen sensor wires bank 2
Value does not fluctuate Page 24-91
by at least 2 %

False air in intake area - Check intake system for leaks and
repair false air Page 24-64

Fuel pressure too low or too high - Check fuel pressure regulator Page
24-30

Fuel return line is kinked or clogged - Check fuel return line.

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- Press -C- button.

- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -2- to select "display

group number 032" and press -Q- button to
confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 32 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check oxygen sensor control in display fields 1 to 4:

Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 032: Oxygen sensor adaptation values before catalytic converter
Display xx.x % xx.x % xx.x % xx.x %
Indicated Oxygen sensor Oxygen sensor adaptation Oxygen sensor Oxygen sensor adaptation
adaptation value value bank 1 at partial adaptation value value bank 2 at partial
Bank 1 at idle throttle Bank 2 at idle throttle
(additive) (multiple) (additive) (multiple)
Functional -25.0 to 25.0 % -25.0 to 25.0 % -25.0 to 25.0 % -25.0 to 25.0 %
range

Specified -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 % -10.0 to 10.0 %

value
can fluctuate can fluctuate slightly can fluctuate can fluctuate slightly
slightly slightly
Notes If specified value is not obtained Page 24-87

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Evaluation display group 032

Display field: Possible cause Corrective action

1 / 3 or 2 / 4
Oxygen sensor - Oil change or perform swift country road
Oil thinning
adaptation value in test
range:
-10.0 to .-25.0 %

High oil consumption

Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor faulty - Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, checking

Page 24-56

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge - Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP)

regulator valve remains stuck in open position Canister Purge Regulator Valve Page 24-
128

Fuel pressure too high - Check fuel pressure regulator Page 24-
30

Fuel return line is kinked or clogged. - Check fuel return line.

Fuel injector does not close - Check fuel injectors Page 24-36

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Evaluation display group 032

Display field: Possible cause Corrective action

1 / 3 or 2 / 4
Oxygen sensor
False air in intake area - Check intake system for leaks and repair false
adaptation value in range:
air.
10.0 to 25.0 %
Page 24-64 .

Fuel pressure too low - Check fuel pressure regulator Page 24-30

Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor faulty - Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, checking

Page 24-56

Oxygen sensor heating faulty - Check oxygen sensor heating Page 24-116
Oxygen sensor faulty

Fuel injector does not open or opens - Check fuel injectors Page 24-36
only partially

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister - Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister

Purge Regulator Valve sticks Purge Regulator Valve Page 24-128

Ignition coil or spark plug faulty - Check ignition coils Page 28-7

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Checking primary voltage

Component location of harness connectors

Overview of component locations, page Page
24-5

Note:

Coolant reservoir screws must be removed and

coolant reservoir must be placed to side in order
to access this harness connector. The coolant
hoses can remain connected.

Test requirement:

Fuse for oxygen sensor are OK

- Disconnect 4-pin harness connector leading to

respective oxygen sensor.

- Connect multimeter between terminal 3 and 4 for voltage

measurement.
- Switch ignition on.
Specification: 0.400 to 0.500 V
- Switch ignition off.

If specified value is not obtained:

- Check oxygen sensor wires Bank 1, page Page 24-90 or Bank

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2, page Page 24-91 .

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Check oxygen sensor wires bank 1 for Heated

Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G39-.

Component location of harness connectors

Overview of component locations, page Page
24-5

- Disconnect black 4-pin harness connector to

bank 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-.

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness

to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24-17 .

- Check the following wire connections for open circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 51
4 70
- Repair open circuit if necessary.
- Check wires to each other for short circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
4 51

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- Check shielded wire for short circuit to sensor wires.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 32
4 32

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) Page 24-21 .

Check oxygen sensor wires bank 2 for Heated Oxygen Sensor

(HO2S) 2 -G108-.

Component location of harness connectors Overview of component

locations, page Page 24-5

- Disconnect black 4-pin harness connector to bank 2 Heated Oxygen

Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108-.
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not
connect ECM Page 24-17 .

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- Check the following wire connections for open circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 12
4 13
- Repair open circuit if necessary.
- Check wires to each other for short circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
4 12
- Check shielded wire for short circuit to sensor wires.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 32
4 32

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) Page 24-21 .

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Oxygen sensor aging (oxygen sensor

before catalytic converter), checking

Special Tools and Equipment

VAG1788/10 RPM adjuster

VAS5051 with VAG5051/1

or
VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

Test requirement:
Coolant temperature at least 80 C Display group 4, display field 3

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Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool

and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01-
9.

Engine must run at idle for this.

Rapid data transfer HELP When indicated on display:

Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Initiate basic setting" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -4- to select "display group number 034" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 34 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Use VAG1788/10 RPM adjuster to adjust engine speed to between
1000 and 2400 RPM.
- Check specified value in display field 4 after indication "Test ON"
appears:

Note:

This process can take a few minutes.

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 034: Oxygen sensor aging diagnostic, oxygen sensor before catalytic converter (bank 1)
Display xxxx/min xxx C x.x s ---
Indicated Engine speed Exhaust Period duration Diagnostic condition
(RPM) temperature Oxygen sensor before
Catalytic converter
Functional 630 to 6800 70 to 850 C 0 to 3.0 s Test OFF
range
Test ON

B1-S2 OK

B1-S2 not OK
Specified 1000 to 2400 above 380 C 0.1 to 1.8 s B1-S2 OK
value RPM
Notes If the specified value is not reached, replace oxygen sensor 1
before catalytic converter (bank 1)

Note for display field 2:

Calculated value from engine speed and engine load.

Note for display fields 3 and 4:

Period duration is the time between two oxygen sensor voltage jumps (e.g. rich - lean - rich) and is therefore a measurement
of the aging condition of the oxygen sensor. If the specified time is exceeded, display field 4 will indicate = B1-S1 not OK.

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- Press -C- button.

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX

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- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -5- to select "display

group number 035" and press -Q- button to
confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 35 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check specified value in display field 4.

Note:

The test in display group 035 is activated simultaneously with the test in
display group 034 Therefore the test result is indicated immediately after
display group 035 is selected.

Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 035: Oxygen sensor aging diagnostic, oxygen sensor before catalytic converter (bank 2)
Display xxxx/min xxx C x.x s ---
Indicated Engine speed Exhaust Period duration Diagnostic condition
(RPM) temperature Oxygen sensor before
Catalytic converter
Functional 630 to 6800 70 to 850 C 0 to 3.0 s B1-S2 OK
range
B1-S2 not OK
Specified 1000 to 2400 above 380 C 0.1 to 1.8 s B1-S2 OK
value RPM
Notes If the specified value is not reached, replace oxygen sensor 2

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before catalytic converter (bank 1)

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Oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control

behind catalytic converter, checking

Special Tools and Equipment

VAG1526A
VAG1594A
VAG1598/31
VAG1788/10 RPM adjuster
VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
- or
VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

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Notes:

The oxygen sensor control behind catalytic

converter overrules the oxygen sensor control
before catalytic converter. It serves as a
corrective control.

It corrects slight changes in the mixture (i.e. enrichment) via the

oxygen sensor before catalytic converter by holding oxygen sensor
control before catalytic converter at its higher or lower point for a
specific time (dwell time). If this time is in the positive range (i.e. 50
ms), mixture is shifted in the -enrich- direction. If it is in the negative
range (i.e.--50 ms), mixture is shifted in the -lean- direction.

Test requirements:
Road test performed and DTC memory erased.

Coolant temperature at least 80 C Display group 4, display field 3

Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control
module for engine electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01-9 .
Engine must run at idle for this.

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Rapid data transfer HELP When indicated on display:

Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Initiate basic setting" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.

Note:

During basic setting, the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge

regulator valve (EVAP valve -N80-) is closed and the A/C compressor is
switched off

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -4- to select "display group number 034" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 34 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Use VAG1788/10 RPM adjuster to adjust engine speed to between
2800 and 3200 RPM.
- Continue test as soon as display field 2 indicates an exhaust
temperature of more than 380 C

Note:

This process can take a few minutes.

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- Press -C- button.

- Let engine continue to idle

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -0- to select "display group number 030" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 30 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check oxygen sensor status for oxygen sensor behind catalytic
converter in display fields 2 and 4.

Note:

"Oxygen sensor status" indicates status of oxygen sensor control and

oxygen sensors.

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 030: Oxygen sensor status with engine at idle
Display XXX XXX XXX XXX
Indicated Oxygen sensor status, bank 1, Oxygen sensor Oxygen sensor status, bank 2, Oxygen sensor
sensor 1 status sensor 1 status
Bank 2, sensor 1 Bank 2, sensor 2
Functional 0 = off 0 = off 0 = off 0 = off
range
1 = on 1 = on 1 = on 1 = on
Specified 111 110 111 110
value
Notes Meaning of display Page 24-102

If specified value is not obtained Page 24-111

If specified value is obtained but there is a malfunction stored in DTC memory Check oxygen
sensor control, page Page 24-105

Notes:

Oxygen sensor control of oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter (bank 1 sensor 2 and bank 2 sensor 2) are not active
without engine load, meaning that the display is 0.

The first position of the 3 digit indication (heating) fluctuates between 0 and 1.

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The third position of the 3 digit indication (oxygen sensor control) fluctuates between 0 and 1.

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Significance of 3 digit indication of display group 030

X X X Display fields 1 to 4
X Oxygen sensor control

0= not active

1 = active
X Operational readiness of oxygen sensor

0= not active

1 = active
X Condition of oxygen sensor heating

0= not active

1 = active

- Press -C- button.

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -4- and -3- to select "display group number 043" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 43 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check specified value in display field 4 after indication "Test ON" appears:

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 043: Oxygen sensor aging, oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter (bank 1)
Display xxxx/min xxx C x.xxx V ---
Indicated Engine speed Exhaust Voltage of oxygen sensor Diagnostic condition
(RPM) temperature behind catalytic converter,
bank 1
Functional 630 to 6800 70 to 850 C 0.100 to 1.000 volts Test OFF
range RPM
Test ON

B1-S2 OK

B1-S2 not OK
Specified 1800 to 2400 above 380 C 0.100 to 1.000 volts B1-S2 OK
value RPM
Notes If specified value is not obtained
Check oxygen sensor heater Page
24-116

If specified value B1-S2 OK" is obtained:

- Press -C- button.

- Press buttons -0-, -4- and -4- to select "display

group number 044" and press -Q- button to
confirm input.

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System in Basic Setting 44 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check specified value in display field 4 after indication "Test ON"
appears:

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 044: Oxygen sensor aging, oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter (bank 2)
Display xxxx/min xxx C x.xxx V ---
Indicated Engine speed Exhaust Voltage of oxygen sensor Diagnostic condition
(RPM) temperature behind catalytic converter,
bank 2
Functional 670 to 6800 70 to 850 C 0.100 to 1.000 volts Test OFF
range RPM
Test ON

B2-S2 OK

B2-S2 not OK
Specified 1800 to 2400 above 380 C 0.100 to 1.000 volts B2-S2 OK
value RPM
Notes If specified value is not obtained
Check oxygen sensor heater Page
24-116

If specified value B2-S2 OK" is obtained:

- Press -C- button.

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Checking oxygen sensor control behind

catalytic converter

- Perform a test drive of approx. 10 minutes.

WARNING!

Observe safety precautions to reduce the risk

of accidents during road test Page 24-1 .

- Let engine continue to run at idle.

Basic Setting Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -7- to select "display group number 037" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 37 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check oxygen sensor voltage in display field 2.
- Check dwell time between oxygen sensor 1 before catalytic converter
and oxygen sensor 2 behind catalytic converter in display field 3 and
diagnostic result in display field 4.

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 037: Diagnostic, oxygen sensor control system (bank 1)
Display xxx % x.xxx volts xxx ms ---
Indicated Engine Oxygen sensor voltage Oxygen sensor correction Diagnostic condition
load behind catalytic value between oxygen sensor
converter, bank 1 1 and oxygen sensor 2, bank 1
Functional 12.0 to 0.100 to 1.000 V -800 to 800 ms Test OFF
range 100.0 %
Test ON

System OK

System not OK
Specified 12.0 to 0.100 to 1.000 V -800 to 800 ms System OK
value 26.0 %
Notes If specified value is not If specified value is not If "System not OK" is displayed:
obtained: Evaluation obtained Page 24-110 Check Diagnostic Trouble Code
display field 2 (DTC) memory Page 01-15
Page 24-109
or continuation Page 24-110

Note for display field 3:

The oxygen sensor control behind catalytic converter overrules the oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter. It
corrects slight changes in the mixture (i.e. toward rich or lean) due to the oxygen sensor before catalytic converter by holding
oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter at its higher or lower point for a specific time (dwell time). If this time is in the
positive range (i.e. 50 ms), mixture is shifted in the -enrich- direction. If this time is in the negative range (i.e. -50 ms), mixture

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is shifted in the -lean- direction.

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- Press -C- button.

- Press buttons -0-, -3- and -8- to select "display

group number 038" and press -Q- button to
confirm input.

System in Basic Setting 38 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check specified value in display field 4.

Note:

The test in display group 038 is activated simultaneously with the test in
display group 037 Therefore the test result is indicated immediately after
display group 038 is selected.

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 038: Diagnostic of oxygen sensor control system (Bank 2)
Display xxx % x.xxx V xxx ms ---
Indicated Engine Oxygen sensor voltage Oxygen sensor correction Diagnostic condition
load behind catalytic converter, value between oxygen sensor
bank 2 2 and oxygen sensor 2, bank
1
Functional 12.0 to 0.100 to 1.000 V -800 to 800 ms System OK
range 100.0 %
System not OK
Specified 12.0 to 0.100 to 1.000 V -800 to 800 ms System OK
value 26.0 %
Notes If specified value is not If specified value is not If "SYST not OK" is displayed:
obtained: Evaluation obtained Page 24-110 Check Diagnostic Trouble Code
display field 2 Page 24- (DTC) memory Page 01-15
109
or continuation
Page 24-110

Note for display field 3:

The oxygen sensor control behind catalytic converter overrules the oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter. It
corrects slight changes in the mixture (i.e. toward rich or lean) due to the oxygen sensor before catalytic converter by holding
oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter at its higher or lower point for a specific time (dwell time). If this time is in the
positive range (i.e. 50 ms), mixture is shifted in the -enrich- direction. If this time is in the negative range (i.e. -50 ms), mixture
is shifted in the -lean- direction.

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Evaluation of display group 037 and 038

Display field: 2 Possible cause Corrective action

constant Open circuit in wire 4 between oxygen sensor - Check primary voltage Page 24-111
about 0.450 V and control module

Open circuit in wire 3 between oxygen sensor

and control module
larger than
Short circuit to B+ in wire 4 between oxygen - Check oxygen sensor wiring and oxygen sensor
1.000 V
sensor and control module behind catalytic converter Page 24-112
smaller than Short circuit to Ground (GND) in wire 4 between
0.150 V oxygen sensor and control module

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If specified value in display group 037 and

038 display field 3 or 4 is not obtained:

- Search for leaking air at exhaust system or

catalytic converter (check screw clamps and
exhaust system for damage).

- Check if possibly the oxygen sensors behind

catalytic converter of cylinder bank 1 and 2 have
been switched, in case of extremely different
values (e.g. +500 ms, - 500 ms) of display fields
3 (oxygen sensor correction value) in the
measuring value blocks 037 and 038.

If none of the listed causes applies:

- Replace respective oxygen sensor -before-

catalytic converter

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Checking primary voltage

Component location of harness connectors

Overview of component locations - page Page
24-5

- Disconnect 4-pin harness connector leading to

respective oxygen sensor.

- Connect multimeter between terminal 3 and 4 for voltage

measurement.
- Switch ignition on.
Specification: 0.400 to 0.500 V
- Switch ignition off.

If specified value is not obtained:

- Check oxygen sensor wires Bank 1 page Page 24-112 or bank 2

page Page 24-114 .

If specified value is obtained:

- Replace appropriate oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter.

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Testing Oxygen Sensor Wires

Component location of harness connectors

Overview of component locations, page Page
24-5

- Disconnect green 4-pin harness connector 1 to

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-.

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness

to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24-17 .

- Check the following wire connections for open circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 68
4 69
- Repair open circuit if necessary.
- Check wires to each other for short circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
4 68

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- Check shielded wire for short circuit to sensor wires.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 32
4 32

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) Page 24-21 .

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Check oxygen sensor wires for Oxygen

Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC) -G131-.

Component location of harness connectors

Overview of component locations, page Page
24-5

- Disconnect brown 4-pin harness connector 2 to

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G131-.

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness

to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24-17 .

- Check the following wire connections for open circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 10
4 11

- Repair open circuit if necessary.

- Check wires to each other for short circuit.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket

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4 10

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- Check shielded wire for short circuit to sensor wires.

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
3 32
4 32

If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) Page 24-21 .

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Oxygen sensor heating for oxygen

sensors before and behind catalytic
converter, checking

Special Tools and Equipment

VAG1526A
VAG1594A
VAG1598/31
VAG1788/10 RPM adjuster
VAS5051 with VAG5051/1
- or
VAG1551 with VAG1551/3B

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Note:

The heating circuit of the oxygen sensor is

monitored by On Board Diagnostic (OBD),

Check DTC memory Page 01-15 .

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool

and select the control module for engine
electronics using "address word" 01 Page 01-
9.

Engine must run at idle for this.

Rapid data transfer HELP When indicated on display:

Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

Read Measuring Value Block Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -4- and -1- to select "display group number 041" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.

Read Measuring Value Block 41 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check specified values in display fields 1 and 3.

Note:

Increasing engine speed accelerates the obtaining of specified values.

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Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 041: Oxygen sensor heating (bank 1) at idle
Display xxx kOhm --- xxx kOhm ---
Indicated Bank 1, sensor 1 Condition of heating Bank 2, sensor 1 Condition of heating
Functional range Htng. bef. cat. ON Htng. beh. cat. ON

Htng. bef. cat. OFF Htng. beh. cat. OFF

Specified value 0 to 0.9 kOhm Htng. bef. cat. ON/OFF 0 to 0.9 kOhm Htng. beh. cat. ON/OFF

Important notes to display fields 1, 2, 3 and 4:

If oxygen sensors have not yet reached their operating temperature, there will be no indication in display fields 1 and 3,
i.e. they will both be empty. (increase engine speed to obtain specified values).

After reaching operating temperature of the two oxygen sensors, a resistance of less than 0.9 kOhm must be indicated in
display fields 1 and 3.

Do not continue test until a resistance of less than 0.9 kOhm is indicated in display fields 1 and 3.

At certain points of operation, the ECM "pulses" oxygen sensor heating. This means that oxygen sensor heating is
switched on and off at these points. It is entirely possible that the specified value "Htng. bef. Cat. OFF" or "Htng. beh. Cat.
OFF" will appear in display fields 2 and 4

- Press -C- button.

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Read Measuring Value Block Q When indicated on display:

Input display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -4- and -2- to select "display group number 042" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.

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Read Measuring Value Block 42 When indicated on display:

1 2 3 4
- Check specified values in display fields 1 and 3.

Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 042: Oxygen sensor heating (bank 2) at idle
Display xxx kOhm --- xxx kOhm ---
Indicated Bank 2, sensor 1 Condition of heating Bank 2, sensor 2 Condition of heating
Functional range Htng. bef. cat. ON Htng. beh. cat. ON

Htng. bef. cat. OFF Htng. beh. cat. OFF

Specified value 0 to 0.9 kOhm Htng. bef. cat. ON/OFF 0 to 0.9 kOhm Htng. beh. cat. ON/OFF

Important notes to display fields 1, 2, 3 and 4:

If oxygen sensors have not yet reached their operating temperature, there will be no indication in display fields 1 and 3,
i.e. they will both be empty. (increase engine speed to obtain specified values).

After reaching operating temperature of the two oxygen sensors, a resistance of less than 0.9 kOhm must be indicated in
display fields 1 and 3.

Do not continue test until a resistance of less than 0.9 kOhm is indicated in display fields 1 and 3.

At certain points of operation, the ECM "pulses" oxygen sensor heating. This means that oxygen sensor heating is
switched on and off at these points. It is entirely possible that the specified value "Htng. bef. Cat. OFF" or "Htng. beh. Cat.

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OFF" will appear in display fields 2 and 4

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If specified value is not obtained:

- Check voltage supply of oxygen sensor heating

Page 24-121 .

- Check oxygen sensor signal wire and activation

Page 24-112 or Page 24-114 .

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Checking voltage supply for oxygen sensor

heating

Test requirement:

Fuse for oxygen sensor heating OK

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &

Component Locations binder

Fuel Pump (FP) OK, checking Page 24-

49 .

Component location of harness connectors

Overview of component locations, page Page
24-5

- Disconnect 4-pin harness connector leading to

respective oxygen sensor.

- Connect multimeter between terminal 1 and 2 for voltage

measurement.

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- Start engine.

Specification: approx. battery voltage,

possibly fluctuating

Notes:

At certain operating points, the ECM "pulses"

the Ground (GND) for oxygen sensor heating.
This means that the Ground (GND) is
constantly switched on and off at these points.
It is therefore possible that the voltage
displayed on the tester will fluctuate.

It is possible to observe the ECM switching

oxygen sensor heating on and off within the
function "read measuring value block", display
group numbers 041 and 042.

If there is no voltage:

- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:

Harness connector Measure to

Terminal
1 (B+) Vehicle Ground (GND)
- Operate starter briefly.

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Specification: approx. battery voltage

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If there is no voltage again:

- Check wire connection from terminal 1 to Fuel

Pump (FP) relay via fuse for open circuit.

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &

Component Locations binder

If voltage supply is OK:

- Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows:

Harness connector Measure

to
Terminal
2 (Ground -GND- activation of Engine Control Module - B+
ECM-)

- Start engine.
Specification: approx. battery voltage, possibly fluctuating
- Switch ignition off.

If there is no voltage:

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to ECM, do not

connect ECM Page 24-17 .

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- Check the following wire connection for open circuit:

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater -Z19- bank 1 before catalytic converter:

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
2 5

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater -Z28- bank 2 before catalytic converter:

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
2 4

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater -Z29- bank 1 behind catalytic converter:

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
2 63

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) heater -Z30- bank 2 behind catalytic converter:

Harness connector VAG1598/31 test box

Terminal Socket
2 6

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If no malfunctions are found in wires:

- Replace appropriate Oxygen Sensor (O2S).

- Read readiness code Page 01-78 . If DTC

memory was erased, readiness code must be
re-generated Page 01-82 .

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Oxygen sensor, removing and installing

Special tools and equipment

3337 wrench, 7-piece set

Locking compound G 052 112 A3

Removing

Component location of harness connectors Overview of component

locations, page Page 24-5

- Disconnect 4-pin harness connector leading to respective oxygen

sensor.
- Open cable ties.
- Unscrew oxygen sensor using special tool 3337.

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Installing

Note the following when installing:

Notes:

Oxygen sensor threads are coated with an

assembly paste. This paste must not contact
sensor openings.

Cable ties must always be installed again in

exactly the same place to prevent the sensor
wire from contacting the exhaust pipe.

Tightening torque: 55 Nm

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