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2E

Inj. and ignition system Digifant

Visual check

Vacuum hoses connected

Crankcase breather connected

Electrical wiring for the mixture preparation and
ignition systems
connected

Lambda probe connected

Activated charcoal filter system wiring
connected

Exhaust system must be free of leaks

Catalyst fitted and not damaged

Reduced diameter tank filler neck fitted
Checking and adjustment conditions
● Electricalconsumers switched off.
● Air conditioner switched off.
For repairs only:

● Crankcase breather hose pulled off pressure

regulating valve and sealed.
● Radiator fan must not run.
Golf, Vento, Corrado
● To check ignition timing, set control unit to
basic setting _04_, display group 00 or 01 with
V.A.G 1551.
Passat ▸07.92
● Pull plug off coolant temperature sender at idling
speed.
Passat 08.92▸
● Control unit brought into basic setting function
_04_
with V.A.G 1551, display group 01.
Notes
● Engine must not be started when connector is
detached
from coolant temperature sender. Otherwise
control unit performs
an emergency programme, correct adjustment
not possible.
● Work sequence ▸ Maintenance or Workshop
Manual
Passat

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● Adjust idling speed and CO content to applicable

specification
by turning the adjustment screws alternately.
For repairs only:

Golf, Vento, Corrado, Passat 08.92▸

● Before the check/adjustment the fault memory
must
always be interrogated.
Test figures for emission check

Engine oil temperature min. 80 °C

Idling speed
Golf, Vento, Corrado 770 . . . 870 rpm
Passat 750 . . . 850 rpm
Increased idling speed 2500 . . . 2800 rpm
Ignition timing Cannot be tested
CO content at idling max. 0,5 Vol. %
CO content at increased idling max. 0,3 Vol. %
Lambda at incrased idling speed 0,97 . . . 1,03
Catalyst warm-up time 2 Minute(s)
Lambda control circuit check Level of malfunction switching on/off
▸ Maintenance
Test speed Idling speed ±100 rpm
DELTA-Lambda min. 0,03
Bar codes for emission testing

Golf, Vento, Corrado

Passat

Engine oil capacities

With filter change 3,8 ltrs.
Spark plugs
Change interval 30 000 km 60 000 km
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VW/Audi 101 000 026 AB 101 000 036 AA
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Manufacturers'
designations N 7 BMC BUR 6 ET
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Electrode gap max. 0,6 mm 1) 0,7 . . . 0,9 mm

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Tightening torque 30 Nm 30 Nm
!1)Gap between earth electrodes and centre
electrode

Test and adjustment figures for repairs

Engine oil temperature min. 80 °C

Idling speed

Golf, Vento, Corrado 770 . . . 870 rpm

Passat 800±50 rpm

Ignition timing
Checking and adjusting at 2000 . . . 2500 rpm
Test value 4 . . . 8° before TDC
Setting value 6±1° before TDC

CO content 2)
Golf, Vento, Corrado 0,2 . . . 1,2 Vol. %
Passat 0,7±0,4 Vol. %
When workshop is more than 300 m above sea
level add 0.2 Vol % to CO value for every
additional 100 m.

2) Measured on CO measuring pipe.

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