Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and

Information System VAS 5051

Design and Functions

Self study program No. 202

 The Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 ...

202/001

... for state-of-the-art fault finding!

This innovative system provides mechanics with comprehensive support in

concentrated form for finding faults in the electronic systems of vehicles.

The mechanic can be supported by the guided fault finding mode, or also carry
out his own variable test sequences using the test instruments and self-diagnosis.

The system provides help for operation and fault detection.

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 List of contents

Main components of the VAS 5051

Why another new diagnostic system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fundamentals of system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Design and features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Summary of tester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Modes
Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Vehicle self-diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Test instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guided fault finding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Multimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sensor analysis with the DSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Actuator analysis with the DSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Before switching on the diagnostic system, refer to the supplied Instruc-

tion Manual for information on how to use it and on special features. New! Caution!
Note!

The private study program For test, adjustment and repair

is not a workshop manual! instructions, please refer to the
provided servicing literature.

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 Main components of the VAS 5051

Why another new diagnostic

system?
Use of the VAS 5051 enables fault finding on the
Modern electronics makes our cars increasingly vehicle to be carried out more rationally, pre-
safe, comfortable and environment-friendly. cisely, clearly and economically:

The associated increased networking of the elec- - Because you receive exact instructions on
what you have to do and where in all
tronic vehicle systems makes fault finding
phases of the "Guided Fault Finding" on
increasingly complex and time-intensive.
the touchscreen;
operating faults are practically eliminated.
Since the previous vehicle system testers only
indicate the path in which the fault is to be found, - Because the fault memories of the control
fault finding is sometimes delayed by lengthy units are read via the diagnostic interface
measurements and studying of various workshop to the vehicle, and an objective test plan is
manuals. automatically derived from this.

The frequently used suspicion-based repairs - Because you can select hierarchically listed
result in unnecessary burdens on the customers data from selection lists for vehicle identifi-
and the mechanics as a result of multiple repairs. cation, input of fault characteristics or
selection of functions, groups of compo-
The VAS 5051 vehicle diagnostic, testing and nents and individual components.
information system is now putting an end to this
situation. - Because you can display associated docu-
mentation for selected functions, groups of
components or individual components, and
The new system combines the vehicle self-diag-
print this if required.
nosis, test instruments and technical
documentation with state-of-the-art technology.
Because of its state-of-the-art technology and
future-oriented capabilities, all workshops of the
group worldwide will be equipped with the new
VAS 5051.

The VAS 5051 can be used for all marques

of the Volkswagen Group.

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Fundamentals of system

The VAS 5051 is a knowledge-based system. As a result of the knowledge base, the diagnostic
The knowledge base is present on a CD-ROM system is able:
and includes the latest knowledge on:
- To identify a vehicle and its standard/
- Equipment optional equipment
- Fault codes of control units - To carry out an automatic system test of the
- Fault characteristics electronic systems fitted in the vehicle
- Vehicle design with respect to functions - To carry out a "Guided fault finding"
and components according to a test plan by selecting fault
- Function tests characteristics
- Technical documentation. - To use own knowledge by direct selection of
tests
The data are combined in hierarchical architec- - To generate easy-to-use self-diagnosis func-
tures and linked to one another. tions
- To generate new test plans following auto-
matic incorporation of a function test.
The knowledge base is generated using a diag-
nostic development system.
It can be easily supplemented and modified, thus
permitting adaptation to new vehicles.
The incorporation of new documents is also pos-
sible, as is the utilization of workshop experience
with e. g. new fault characteristics and their
assignments.

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 Main components of the VAS 5051

Design and features

Measuring leads

Tester

Workshop trolley

Printer

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VAS 5051 system features:

- Portable equipment powered via a mains - Infrared interface for control of printer
connection or the diagnostic interface in the
vehicle, an integrated battery provides a - VGA interface (video graphics adapter) for
brief backup supply connection of an external monitor

- Operation using pressure-sensitive colour - Prepared for remote diagnosis via retrofit
touchscreen ISDN connection

- Integrated diagnostic and test instrument

module

- Integrated CD-ROM drive for CD-ROM with

repair information in required language

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Summary of tester

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The functional centrepoint of the VAS 5051 is the The tester is a combination of measuring instru-
tester with its LCD touchscreen. ment and computer.

When mounted on the workshop trolley, the com- The operating system and applications program
plete system is mobile, and all equipment are stored internally.
required for diagnosis is permanently within The vehicle-specific data, test programs and
reach. other technical documents are read in from
The tester can also be transported individually replaceable CD-ROMs using the built-in CD-
using the handle, e. g. into the vehicle interior. ROM drive, and saved on the hard disk in the
tester.
The tester is controlled by touching correspond- Updates are possible by simply using a new CD.
ing text positions or navigation elements on the
screen. A laser printer is activated via an infrared inter-
face without additional cabling.
This prints documents, and also hardcopies of
the screen as required.

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 Main components of the VAS 5051

Front

VAS 5051
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System
Version -GB- / V02.00 22/10/97

Vehicle
Self-Diagnosis

Test
Instruments

Guided
Fault Finding

Administration

Help

VAS 5051

202/003

The front of the tester is the screen which is used The graphic displays on the screen are referred
for information purposes and for communication to as "masks". They display all information and
with the mechanic. functions of the tester.

The tester is operated using the touchscreen A text or navigation element provided for con-
which covers the complete surface. trolling the tester can be recognized by a change
This detects the pressure applied via your finger in colour.
or other objects, and thus replaces a mouse and The selected control element is only activated
keyboard. when the pressure produced by touching is
removed.

The tester switches to power saving

Do not use any pointed or hot objects mode if it is not used for several
to operate the screen, or any objects minutes.
which leave colours behind. When the screen is touched, the mask
Such objects damage the screen. that was last accessed is displayed
again.

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Left side The connections are located behind a cover panel.
Only the connection for the mains cable is required
for workshop operation.
The other connections are required for servicing or
repairs and for later extension of the tester's scope
of functions.
VGA interface
SIEMENS

An external monitor can be connected to the VGA

interface.
Serial interface
The serial interface and the keyboard interface are
only provided for servicing work on the tester.
Keyboard interface

The PC card interface is used for subsequent exten-

sion of the tester, e. g. remote diagnosis.
PC card interface

Connection for the

mains cable No other interfaces may be used
apart from the mains connection and
202/005 the VGA interface.
Faults resulting from the use of other
interfaces lead to cancellation of the
guarantee.
Right side
The CD-ROM drive is required to update the diag-
nostic system.
The tester loads the new program version from the
CD-ROM onto the hard disk.

Diskette drive

Be careful not to overwrite a

CD-ROM drive newer program version, otherwise
important data and functions
could be lost.

Infrared interface

The diskette drive is not required for workshop

operation.
ON/OFF switch
The infrared interface permits data transmission to
the printer without wiring.

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 Main components of the VAS 5051

Top

DSO measuring lead 2

VAS 5051/8

DSO measuring lead 1

VAS 5051/8

DSO 1 DSO 2

TZ KV

SZ T/D

Trigger pick-up, option

VAS 5051/18

Prepared signal inputs for pres-

Current pick-up 50A Current pick-up 500 A, option sure and temperature
VAS 5051/9 VAS 5051/19

kV sensor, option
VAS 5051/17

Control unit

Diagnostic socket,
16-contact

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 U/R/D measuring lead with button for voltage and resi-
stance measurements, diode and continuity tests as well
as...
Handle

... for inline current measurements

VAS 5051/7

U/R/D 10 A

DIAG COM

COM measuring lead with safety test probe

VAS 5051/7

Fuse for inline current

measurements

Diagnostic adapter Diagnostic cable 3 m 202/008

VAS 5051/2 VAS 5051/1

All measuring leads and connections on

the tester are colour-coded.
Make sure the colours match when
connecting.

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 Modes

Start screen

VAS 5051
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System
Version -GB- / V02.00 22/10/97

Vehicle
Self-Diagnosis

Test
Instruments

Guided
Fault Finding

Administration

Help

202/047

The operating program is started automatically You can start the following modes from the sys-
when you switch on the tester. tem start mask:
The tester is ready for use when the system start - Vehicle self-diagnosis
mask is displayed on the screen. - Test instruments
- Guided fault finding
When switching on the tester for the first time, - Administration.
the mode buttons "Vehicle Self-Diagnosis", "Test
Instruments" and "Guided Fault Finding" are not The "Help" function can be selected in all modes
yet visible. and provides information on operation and on
The complete system start mask appears when the functions of the individual navigation
you enter the dealership identifier in the mode buttons.
"Administration".

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Administration

Administration Equipment number: 12345

Administration Importer number: 678
Dealership number: 98765
Select John Smith, Ltd.
function
Install update
Self-test
Change dealership identifier
Signal generator
Date/time
Expanded functions
Change language
Select initial graphic
CD contents list

Go to Help

202/025

The diagnostic system can be adjusted in mode Further settings (such as date, time and signal
"Administration". pitch) can be individually adjusted according to
requirements.
The function "Install update" lets you download a
newer program version from the CD-ROM onto By selecting the initial graphic, it is possible to
the hard disk. modify the marque-specific default setting of the
The language-specific setting of the system is vehicle display and the logo in the system start
carried out simultaneously from this CD-ROM. mask.

The function "Self-test" permits internal checking The expanded functions are not required for use
of the test instrument unit and diagnostic unit of in the workshop.
the tester.

The workshop code (VZ or importer number and

dealership number) is entered once following
starting-up of the tester.
It is subsequently only possible to change the
dealership identifier (dealer's address).

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 Modes

Vehicle self-diagnosis

VAS 5051
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System The mode "Vehicle Self-Diagnosis" is activated
Version -GB- / V02.00 22/10/97 by selecting the navigation element with this
Vehicle
name in the system start mask.
Self-Diagnosis

Test
Instruments

Guided
Fault Finding

Administration

Help

202/049

The mode "Vehicle Self-Diagnosis" provides the In addition, the tester is being developed further
functions of the currently available V.A.G. 1551 in order to be able to carry out the programming
and V.A.G. 1552 diagnostic testers. of control units (flash programming) in this mode
in the future.
Communication is carried out as usual via the
diagnostic interface of the vehicle. A requirement for use of the self-diagnosis mode
is that the current workshop manual is available
The vehicle self-diagnosis program helps the for the respective vehicle.
mechanic by guiding him through a dialog.

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 Vehicle Self-Diagnosis

Select vehicle system

01 - Engine electronics
41 - Diesel pumpe lektronics
02 - Gearbox Vehicle Self-Diagnosis
electronicsG Engine electronics
12 - Clutch electronics 028906021CK 1.9l R4 EDC
03 - Brake system G00SG 0802
Selectelectronics
diagnostic Coding 2
14 - Suspension electronics
function
24 - Traction control system Workshop code 79415
34 - Self-levelling suspension
02 Interrogate fault memories
Vehicle Self-Diagnosis Engine electronics
15 - Airbag 03 Final control diagnosisiInterrogate fault memory 028906021CK 1.9l R4 EDC
25 - Immobilizer G00SG 0802
04 Basic setting
35 - Central locking 0 Coding 2
05 Erase fault memory 1 fault(s) detected
45 - Interior monitoring Workshop code 79415
55 - Headlight06range
Endcontrol
output
16 - Steering 07
wheelCode control unit
electronics 522
08 Read
26 - Electronische data block
DachbetŠtigung Coolant temperature sender - G62
36 - Seat adjust
10 Adaption Open/short circuit to positive
46 - Convenience system
11 Login central module
procedure sporadically
56 - Radio
66 - Seat/mirror adjustment
76 - Parking aid
17 - Dash panel insert
08 - AC/heater electronicsTest
Instruments
Sprung Druck Hilfe

18 - Additional/auxiliary heater

Interrogate all fault memories

Select vehicle system via address word
OBDII Test Go to Print Help
Instruments
Test Go to Drucken Hilfe
Instruments

202/021

The vehicle systems or functions can be selected In the screen mask "Select diagnostic function"
using the highlight bars. you can select the various functions which are to
When "Interrogate all fault memories" is be carried out with the selected control unit.
selected, all control units present in the vehicle
are interrogated and displayed. With "Interrogate fault memory", a list of faults is
displayed in the next screen mask.
The control unit identification is displayed
following establishment of communication.

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 Modes

Test instruments - Multimeter

VAS 5051
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System
Version -GB- / V02.00 22/10/97

Vehicle The mode "Test Instruments" is activated by

Self-Diagnosis
selecting the navigation element with this name
Test in the system start mask.
Instruments

Guided
Fault Finding

Administration

Help

202/048

Test Instruments Voltage (U/R/D)

Multimeter
Freeze Frame

11.43 V Minimum
Maximum

-20.00 0 20.00

Voltage Resistance Diode test Current 50 A Current 500 A Voltage Calibrate

(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) curr. pick-up curr. pick-up DSO 1

Inline Continuity test

current (U/R/D)

± 20 V
DSO

Go to Print Help

202/022

In mode "Test Instruments" it is possible to work The test instruments deliver data with a high
with the "Multimeter" or the "Digital storage accuracy.
oscilloscope".
Currents can be measured inline, i.e. by connec-
The multimeter can be used to measure all elec- tion into the cable, or by using the current pick-
trical variables present in the vehicle such as DC up.
and AC voltages/currents and resistances.
Continuity and diode tests can also be carried
out.

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Digital storage oscilloscope

Test Instruments Voltage (U/R/D)

Multimeter
Freeze frame

0.001 V Minimum
Maximum

-2.000 0 2.000

Voltage Resistance Diode test Current 50 A Current 500 A Voltage Calibrate

(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) curr. pick-up curr. pick-up DSO 1

Inline
current
Continuity test The measuring mode "Digital storage oscillos-
(U/R/D)
cope" is activated by selecting the navigation
element with this name in the "Test Instruments"
± 2V
screen.
DSO

Go to Print Help

202/050

Test Instruments Auto mode

DSO
2 V/Div.= 10 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

T 0 Measuring
mode

Multimeter
Time/Div. Position

Go to Print Help

202/082

Return to multimeter
The digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) stores the
current values of an analog signal using an
adjustable time base.
The stored values are displayed as a curve on the
screen.

The DSO can be used to display the voltage

waveshapes of two channels simultaneously.
The required measuring leads are included in the
equipment package.

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 Modes

Guided fault finding

VAS 5051
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System
Version -GB- / V02.00 22/10/97

Vehicle
Self-Diagnosis

Test
Instruments
The mode "Guided Fault Finding" is activated
by selecting the navigation element with this
Guided
Fault Finding
name in the system start mask.

Administration

Help

202/019

Guided fault finding is the actual innovation with The test instrument and self-diagnosis functions
which the VAS 5051 facilitates workshop opera- are implemented as necessary during guided
tions and shortens the time required to find fault finding.
faults.
All information from various workshop docu-
Starting from fault signals from the vehicle self- ments required for fault finding, e. g.:
diagnosis, a brief description of the customer - Workshop manuals
complaints, or assumptions concerning the cause - Fault finding programs
of the fault, the mechanic is guided step-by-step are included in the programs of the mode
through a fault finding program. "Guided fault finding".
This fault finding program is permanently gener-
ated and optimized in the computer during the
test.

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Guided Fault Finding
Vehicle identification

Type Guided Fault Finding VW

Vehicle identification
VW
AUDI Select type Guided Fault Finding VW
SEAT Passat 1994>
Vehicle identification
SKODA Polo 1995> 1996
Golf 1992>, Version Select Estate
Passat 1988> engine code Guided Fault Finding VW
Passat 1994> Passat 1994>
1Z 1.9l Turbodiesel Vehicle identification
Caddy 1996> 1996
AAA 2.8l Motronic VRConfirm
Sharan 1996> Estate
AAM 1.8l Monomotrovehicle identification AFN 1.9l Turbodiesel engine/ 81 kW
Caddy Pickup 1 AAZ 1.9l Turbodiesel
Taro If vehicle has been correctly identified, choose "C VW
ABF 2.0l Digifant/ 11 Guided Fault Finding
Transporter 1996 ABV 2.9l Motronic/ 1 continue (>)" to confirm. Vehicle identification Passat 1994>
LT 1996
Me§technik ADY
Sprung2.0l Simos/
Druck 85 Hilfe Connect VAS 5051 Estate
ADZ 1.8l Monomotro Choose "Back" and to vehicle AFN 1.9l Turbodiesel engine / 81 kW
AEK 1.6l Motronic step-by-step.
AFN 1.9l Turbodiesel With the ignition switched off connect the VAS 5051
Test Sprung Druck Hilfe
to the diagnostic connector as follows:
Instruments
AFT 1.6l Simos/ 74 kW Choose "Go to VAS 5051

to enter the seö - Removing cover for diagnostic connection on

Fahrzeugdiagnose-, Me§-und Informationsystem
Version -D-/0.1, 18.04.96

AGG 2.0l Simos/ 85 kW POLO

right.

Sprung
VAS 5051
Guided Fault Finding VW
Test Druck Hilfe
Instruments
Vehicle system test Passat 1994>
Choose "Go to"prung
1996
to return to thel
Airbag Estate
AFN 1.9l Turbodiesel engine / 81 kW
Test Sprung Druck Hilfe
Instruments
Diesel direct injection and preheating system
VAS 5051/1 Fault
Automatic gearbox 01M
N01-0103

ABS / EDS Teves 20 GI

Test Sprung Druck Hilfe
Instruments ABS Teves 20 GI

Airbag
Climatronic
Immobilizer

Help

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When starting the fault finding procedure, the The vehicle system test is started automatically.
vehicle must first be identified by a systematic When interrogating the individual control units,
interrogation algorithm. all faults found are displayed in succession.
This guarantees unambiguous assignment of all
documents and test values for the subsequent Faults can be selected individually and elimi-
fault finding procedure. nated step-by-step according to the program
specifications.

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 Modes

Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN

Complaint report Passat 1997 >
1997
Select Saloon
complaint ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW
Complaint directly related to repair group
Complaint related to observation
Guided Fault Finding
Complaint report
Select
subsystem / observation
Start
Lamps and lights
Braking process
Acceleration
Guided Fault Finding Lamps and lights
Meßtechnik Complaint
Fahrzeug- report Drucken
Sprung Hilfe
Eigendiagnose
Select
type / component
ABS warning lamp -K47- does not go out
Braking system warning lamp -K118- does not go out
Warning lamp for ABS and for brake system do not go out
Reversing lamps do not light up
Meßtechnik Fahrzeug- Sprung Drucken Hilfe
Guided Fault Finding
Eigendiagnose Lamps and lights
Complaint report ABS warning lamp -K47- does not go out

Display all selections

Lamps and lights ABS warning lamp -K47- does not go out
Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN
Complaint report Passat 1997 >
1997
Meßtechnik Fahrzeug- Sprung Drucken Hilfe
Display all selections
Eigendiagnose Saloon
ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW
ABS warning lamp -K47- does not go out
- Power supply
- N55 - hydraulics control unit for ABS
- K47 - warning lamp for ABS

Meßtechnik Fahrzeug- Sprung Drucken Hilfe

Eigendiagnose

Test Vehicle Go to Print Help

Instruments Self-Diagnosis
202/052

If no faults have been detected during the vehi- All test conditions and steps necessary up to
cle system test, it is possible to select complaints elimination of the fault as well as the test equip-
according to observed fault characteristics when ment and activities required for the individual
using the mode "Guided fault finding". tests are defined.

Following input of the complaint, a special test

plan is generated by the tester for the displayed
fault characteristics.

The tester guides the mechanic through the test

plan using a dialog.

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 Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN
Function test Passat 1997 >
1997
Supply voltage to ABS Saloon
control unit ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW
Test conditions
Test conditions
Yes V.A.G 1598
No

- Fuse S20 OK

Are the conditions fulfilled?

Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN V.A.G 1598/27
Function test Passat 1997 >
1997 N01-0116
Supply voltage to ABS Saloon
control unit ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW
Check power supply
Test Instrument Vehicle self-diagnosis
Go to Druck Help
Done
The power supply will now be checked
Eigendiagnose

Measunging
equipment
- Switch off the ignition.
- Disconnect the plug of the ABS
control unit -J104-. The control
unit is located on the hydraulics Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN
unit on the left in the engine compartment. Function test Passat 1997 >
- Connect the V.A.G. 1598 test box to the 1997
Supply voltage to ABS Saloon
wiring harness using the V.A.G. 1598/27
control unit ADR 1,8l Motronic / 92 kW
adapter.
- Switch on the ignition. Testbox V.A.G 1598/27: Measuring equipment
Test Vehicle Go to Print Help
Instruments Self-Diagnosis

Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN V.A.G 1598

Function test Passat 1997 >
1997
Supply voltage to ABS Saloon
control unit ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW Print function
Check power supply Screen
V.A.G 1598/27
Done DiagnosisN01-0116
log
Document
URD cable (+) to test box socket 15 Test Vehicle Go to Print Help
COM cable (-) to test box socket 19 Instruments Self-Diagnosis

Check power supply!

Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN
Function test Passat 1997 >
1997
Supply voltage to ABS Saloon
control unit ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW
Check power supply Guided Fault Finding VOLKSWAGEN
Fertig
Test
Voltage measurement
Vehicle self-diagnosis
Go to Druck Help
Function test Passat 1997 >
Instruments Eigendiagnose 1997
Supply voltage to ABS Saloon
URD cable (+) to test box socket 15
control unit ADR 1.8l Motronic / 92 kW
COM cable (-) to test box socket 19
Check power supply! Check power supply
Done
Target value OK: 10 ... 15 V There is no voltage on the control unit.
Electrical measurements will now be made
- 20.00 10.00 15.00 20.00
on the wiring.
- Switch off the ignition!

0.00 V
Test Vehicle Go to Print Help
Instruments Self-Diagnosis

Test Vehicle Go to Print Help

Instruments Self-Diagnosis
202/053

Following termination of the fault finding, you

can print a report of the test steps using the func-
tion "Print/diagnosis log".

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Multimeter
Display active connection
U – voltage
Display of measuring function
R – resistance
D – continuity/diode

Freeze frame function, activation

Test Instruments Voltage (U/R/D) also possible using button on
Multimeter measuring lead
Freeze Frame

11.43 V Minimum
Maximum
Display of minimum and maxi-
-20.00 0 20.00
mum values during measurement
Voltage Resistance Diode test Current 50 A Current 500 A Voltage Calibrate
(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) curr. pick-up curr. pick-up DSO 1

Inline Continuity test

current (U/R/D)

Buttons for selection

± 20 V
DSO
of measuring function

Go to Print Help

202/022

Button for selection of measu- Buttons for selection of measuring range setting
ring mode
- DC voltage The display field for the measuring range is not selected in the above display, i.e.
- AC voltage autoranging is activated in this case.

The selectable measuring functions in the mask

"Multimeter" are divided into two function blocks:

•Function block 1 •Function block 2

(measurements using U/R/D measuring lead) (measurements using current pick-up, DSO 1)
- Inline current - Current 50 A, current pick-up
- Voltage - Current 500 A, current pick-up
- Resistance - Voltage, DSO 1
- Diode test
- Continuity test
Use of the test instruments is possible without
previous identification of the vehicle.

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Test Instruments Inline current
Multimeter To carry out a current measurement (inline),
Freeze Frame
the U/R/D measuring lead must be plugged
0.470 A into the 10-A signal input on the tester.
Minimum
Maximum

-1.000 0 1.000

Voltage Resistance Diode test Strom 50 A Strom 500 A Voltage Calibrate

(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) Stromzange Stromzange DSO 1

Inline Continuity test

current (U/R/D)

1A
DSO

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Test Instruments Voltage (U/R/D)

Multimeter
Freeze Frame
To carry out a voltage, resistance, diode test or
11.43 V
Test Instruments Resistance (U/R/D)
Minimum
continuity test measurement, the U/R/D measur-
ing lead must be plugged into the U/R/D signal
Maximum

-20.00
Multimeter
0 20.00
input on the tester.

2.51 MΩ
Freeze Frame

Voltage Resistance Diode test Inline 50 A Inline 500 A Voltage Kalibrieren

(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) Inlinezange Inlinezange DSO 1

Inline
current
Continuity test
(U/R/D) Test Instruments Continuity test (U/R/D)
Minimum
Multimeter Maximum

0.00 10.00 Freeze Frame

± 20 Voltage
V Resistance Diode test Inline 50 A Inline 500 A Voltage Kalibrieren
(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) Inlinezange Inlinezange DSODSO
1

Inline Continuity test Sprung Drucken Help

current (U/R/D) Test Instruments Diode test (U/R/D)
Multimeter
Freeze Frame

Voltage Resistance Diode test Inline 50 A Inline 500 A Voltage Kalibrieren

0 .. 10 MOhm (U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) Inlinezange Inlinezange DSO 1
DSO

Inline Continuity test

+ –
current Sprung
(U/R/D) Drucken Help

0 .. 10 Ohm Voltage Resistance Diode test Current 50 A Current Calibrate

DSO 500 A Voltage
(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) curr. pick-up curr. pick-up DSO 1

Inline Sprung test

Continuity Drucken Help
current (U/R/D)

20 V
DSO

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Test Instruments Voltage U/R/D

Multimeter Voltage DSO1
It is possible to simultaneously measure different
Freeze frame
voltages via the connections U/R/D and DSO 1,
12.7 V 14.9 V and to compare them on the display.
The U/R/D voltage and the buttons for selection
of the measuring range are located on the left.
Voltage Resistance Diode test Current 50 A Current 500 A Voltage Calibrate
Everything on the right applies analogously to
(U/R/D) (U/R/D) (U/R/D) curr. pick-up curr. pick-up DSO1

Inline Continuity test

the DSO 1 connection.
current (U/R/D)

20 V 40 V
DSO

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Test Instruments Current 50 A current pick-up

Multimeter
The current measurement is made using a current
Freeze frame
pick-up (current pick-up 50 A included in equip-
0.239 A ment package). The current following through the
Minimum
Maximum
cable is measured when the pick-up is closed.
-5.000 0 5.000 Measurements are possible on wires with a
Voltage
(U/R/D)
Resistance
(U/R/D)
Diode test
(U/R/D)
Current 50 A
curr. pick-up
Current 500 A
curr. pick-up
Voltage
DSO 1
Calibrate diameter up to 20 mm.
Inline Continuity test
current (U/R/D)

±5A
DSO

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Digital storage oscilloscope

Scanning frequency
The associated operating functions
become visible when a channel is
Test Instruments Auto mode
DSO selected.
2 V/Div.= 10 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

T 0 Measuring
mode
Adjustment of trigger signal

Selection of measuring mode

Multimeter
Time/Div. Position

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Adjustment of scanning frequency
Shifting of curve

The graphic waveshapes of the curves can be The trigger channel is selected and set using the
displayed in the mask "DSO" and compared with button "Trigger mode".
one another.
The objective of triggering is to establish a fixed
Parameters can be set, measurements triggered, relationship between the measured voltage and
and the measured values of individual curves the sweep generated in the equipment. The result
read. can be stationary oscillograms for single signals
and for signals repeated at irregular intervals.
Scanning frequencies and amplitudes are set
using the various arrow buttons in the masks. The trigger point is the point of the curve which
corresponds to the beginning of the measure-
The signals present in channels A or B can be ment.
selected using the buttons "Channel A" and The signal response prior to the trigger point is
"Channel B" and set individually. also displayed depending on the position of the
trigger point on the screen.
The measurements should preferably be made in
"Auto setup mode" of the measuring mode.

Recorded curves can be compared with a

defined curve for correctness using the function
"Preset measurement".

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Display of active measure mode

Measuring range Scanning frequency
amplitude channel A

Test Instruments Auto mode

DSO
5 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

Measuring mode mask

is activated

5 V/Div.=

Auto Setup Auto Level Auto Normal Single Draw mode Multimeter

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Measuring range
amplitude channel B Selection of types of measuring mode

The button "Measuring mode" can be used to set A trigger event is present if the entered input sig-
the following methods of data measurement: nal has been triggered, i.e. a time and phase
- Auto setup reference has been produced.
- Auto level
- Auto A signal is only displayed on the screen in meas-
- Normal uring mode "Normal" if a trigger signal is
- Single present and the trigger level is correctly set to the
- Draw mode input signal.

If an unknown signal is present, the measure

A measurement is only carried out once in meas-
mode "Auto setup" presents advantages.
uring mode "Single" following a valid trigger
In auto setup mode, the amplitudes of channels
event. A new single recording is carried out each
A and B, the scanning frequency, and the trigger
time the button is pressed.
threshold are set automatically.
A change is then made automatically to the
The measure mode "Draw mode" should be set
mode "Auto level", and the measurement contin-
for signals which only change slowly, e. g.
ued independent of the signal amplitude.
lambda probe or temperature sender. Recording
of the measured value is untriggered, the curve is
Measuring is carried out automatically and free-
displayed continuously from left to right.
running if the measure mode "Auto" is selected.
The signal is displayed either following a valid
trigger event or following expiry of the wait time
determined by the scanning frequency.

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 Trigger point

Test Instruments Auto level mode

DSO
5 V/Div.= 20 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A Trigger mode mask

is activated
Channel B

Trigger mode

T 0 Measuring
mode

Slider for setting of trigger

level

5 V/Div.=
0.0
Channel Coupling Edge Multimeter

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Arrow buttons for shifting of trigger point

The button "Trigger mode" is used to activate the The trigger level can be changed by moving the
input functions for setting the trigger signal. slider.
Shift upwards to select positive voltage values,
The signal connection (e. g. DSO 1, DSO 2, pick- and downwards to select negative values.
up, kV) for the trigger signal can be selected by
pressing the button "Channel".
The buttons "Coupling" and "Edge" are omitted
When pressing the button "Coupling", a selec- if the signal connection "Pick-up" is selected.
tion menu appears depending on the selection of
channel A or B.
High-frequency or low-frequency filtering of the
trigger signal can be carried out in this menu.

The button "Edge" opens a further menu with the When connecting the measuring leads
possible selections "neg." or "pos.". of the DSO, check that the polarity and
The falling edge of the trigger signal or input sig- the respective connection points are
nal is used when selecting "neg.", the rising edge correct. The signal shape is largely
when selecting "pos.". determined by the connection points.
Both signal cables should preferably be
connected to the sensor or actuator.

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Test Instruments Auto level mode The operating functions for channel A are dis-
DSO played by pressing the button "Channel A".
5 V/Div.= 0,1 s/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A
The button "Channel" activates the signal con-
Channel B
nection (e. g. DSO 1, DSO 2, kV) for the selected
0 Trigger mode
channel.
0 Measuring
mode

The amplitude setting of the measured signal is

made separately for each channel using the
5 V/Div.=
arrow buttons.
5.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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ton "Coupling".
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The possible selections have an influence on the
A slider enables you to shift the curve vertically, sepa- display of the curve, e. g. reference potential
rately for each channel. (GND), DC and AC voltage components.

Test Instruments Auto mode

Preset measurement
Injector,Passat B5,ADR,92KW
Hall sender-G40,Passat B5,ADR,92KW Following pressing of the button
Lambda probe-G39,Passat B5,ADR,92KW
Test Instruments Auto level mode "Preset measurement", a list of preset curves
DSO Hall sender G40,Passat B5,ADR,92KW
5 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div.
appears.
Freeze Frame

Channel A
With the preset measurements, there will be a
Channel B
"Document" button in the future for the display of
Trigger mode
additional information (e. g. adaptation of meas-
Measuring
mode
uring leads, recording conditions such as engine
Display speed or temperature).
Sprung Drucken Hilfe

T 0
The curve selected from the list is displayed in a
Preset
measurement
Multimeter different colour in the mask "DSO" by pressing
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Test Instruments Auto level mode The current curve (red) can then be compared
DSO Hall sender G40,Passat B5,ADR,92K
with the fixed curve.
5 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A
The current curve is permanently updated as
Channel B

long as "Freeze Frame" has not been selected.

Trigger mode

Measuring
mode
The test parameters of the selected channel are
set to the values with which the "Preset measure-
0
ment" was saved. The parameters of the selected
channel can then no longer be set freely.
Preset Multimeter
measurement

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 By pressing the button "Freeze frame", the cyclic
Cursor 1 with measuring line repetition of the measurement can be stopped or
continued.
Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO The buttons "Cursor 1" and "Cursor 2" are dis-
5 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div. Freeze Frame
played in the freeze frame function. The voltage
Amplitude channel A
values of the curves can then be displayed sepa-
13,4 V
rately for each channel.

Time value
The associated voltage value of each curve can
-100,0 ms
be determined by shifting the cursor position.
Cursor 1

T 0 Cursor 2
The time value represents the distance from the
Cursor
Multimeter
trigger point "T".
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Shifting of cursor 1
(fine adjustment)

Cursor 2 with measuring line

The difference in amplitude is displayed auto-
Test Instruments Auto level mode matically if both "Cursor" buttons are selected.
DSO
5 V/Div.=
The difference in amplitude results from the dif-
50 ms/Div. Freeze frame

Amplitude difference A
ference between the voltage value of the curve
13,1 V
at the position of cursor 1 and the voltage value
at the position of cursor 2.
Time difference

244 ms
The difference in time is the interval from cursor 1
Cursor 1
to cursor 2.
T 0 Cursor 2

Cursor
Multimeter
If both cursors are selected, only cursor 2 can be
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Shifting of cursor 2
(fine adjustment)

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Sensor analysis with the DSO

Engine speed sender G28
J 220
The engine speed sender is a speed and refer-
ence marker sender. The engine does not run
T80/67 T80/63 T80/56
without this signal.

The adjacent circuit diagram shows the electrical

connections on the engine speed sender G28 of
the 1.8 l/92 kW petrol engine.
The signal for analysis by the DSO is measured
at the following contacts:
3 2 1

DSO 1 (+) → Contact 1 (signal)

DSO 1 (–) → Contact 2 (ground)

G 28 202/038

Remove the connector from the engine speed

sender G28 and connect again using the meas-
uring leads

•V.A.G. 1594/1
•V.A.G. 1594/2 and
•V.A.G. 1594/19

from the V.A.G. 1594A test set.

The speed signal between contacts 1 and 2 can

then be displayed as a curve on the DSO.

1 2 3 The following curve is obtained:

V.A.G. 1594/1
1 2 3

V.A.G. 1594/2

DSO measuring lead

V.A.G. 1594/19 202/037

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 Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO
5 V/Div.= 10 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The crankshaft signal wheel has 60 teeth with

two gaps of 2 teeth for synchronization.
The two gaps can be clearly seen in the above
diagram.

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

J 220 Hall sender G40

The Hall sender signal enables the engine con-

T80/62 T80/76 T80/67 trol unit to recognize the ignition position for
cylinder 1 with ignition systems without a distribu-
tor.
The ignition point for the other cylinders and the
commencement of injection are calculated from
this.

1/+ 2 The adjacent circuit diagram shows the electrical

connections on the Hall sender G40 of the
G 40 1.8 l/92 kW petrol engine.
3/- The electric signal of the Hall sender for subse-
quent analysis by the DSO is measured at the
following contacts:

DSO 1 (+) → Contact 2 (signal)

DSO 1 (−) → Contact 3 (ground)
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The connection to the control unit must not be

interrupted in the process, otherwise the engine
will stop.

The Hall sender signal between contacts 2 and 3

1 can be displayed as a curve on the DSO by inter-
2 mediate connection of an adapter lead from the
3 V.A.G. 1594A test set which permits parallel con-
nection of the DSO measuring lead of the VAS
5051 tester on the Hall sender.

The individual adapter leads are described on

page 30.

The following curve is obtained:

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 Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO
5 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The Hall sender is OK if the

curve is uniform and periodic.

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Coolant temperature sender G62

The signal from the coolant temperature sender

J 220
G62 is used by the engine control unit as a cor-
rection factor for the basic injection timing
T80/70 T80/54 depending on the engine temperature (warm-up
period).

The adjacent circuit diagram shows the electrical

connections on the coolant temperature sender
G62 of the 1.8 l/92 kW petrol engine.
1 2

The electric signal for subsequent analysis by the

G 62 G2
3 4 DSO is measured at the following contacts:

DSO 1 (+) → Contact 1 (signal)

DSO 1 (−) → Contact 3 (ground)
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The coolant temperature sender G62 controls the

coolant temperature gauge in the dash panel
insert.

1 The temperature signal between contacts 1 and 3

can be displayed as a curve by intermediate
connection of an adapter lead from the V.A.G.
1594A test set.

The individual adapter leads are described on

3
page 30.

The following curve is obtained:

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 Test Instruments Draw mode
DSO
5 V/Div .= 100 s/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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This signal via the adapter leads is slightly falsi- The voltage curve shows the change in tempera-
fied by interfering fields, e. g. the ignition cables. ture of the engine or coolant from approx. 10 °C
However, the falling trend on warming-up of the up to 90 °C.
engine can be recognized.

Exact judgement of the engine temperature

900
sender is possible using the resistance charac-
Ω teristic from the corresponding workshop
7 700 manual.
The characteristic shows the corresponding
kΩ 600
resistance value of the sender depending on
5 500 the temperature.
4 400
The sender is OK if the resistance value is
within the shaded area.
3 300
2 200

1 100

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 °C 100

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

J 220 Lambda probe G39

The lambda probe is located in the exhaust pipe

T80/26 T80/25 T80/27 upstream of the catalytic converter.
The engine control unit receives a voltage signal
from the lambda probe on the composition of the
exhaust gas.
4 3 2
The engine control unit controls the injectors such
that the quantity of injected fuel results in an air/
fuel ratio of approx. λ = 1.0.

The adjacent circuit diagram shows the electrical

G39 connections on the lambda probe G39 of the
1.8 l/92 kW petrol engine.

1 The electric signal for subsequent analysis by the

DSO is measured at the following contacts:
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DSO 1 (+) → Contact 4 (signal)
DSO 1 (−) → Contact 3 (ground)

Lambda probe adapter VAS 5103 The lambda probe adapter VAS 5103 is used to
connect the tester measuring leads to the lambda
probe connector.
The adapter lead is designed for two different
versions of lambda probe connectors.

The unused connector must be

disconnected.

The lambda probe heating signal between con-

1 2 3 4 tacts 1 and 2 and the lambda probe signal
between contacts 3 and 4 can be displayed as a
curve by intermediate connection of the adapter
lead which permits parallel connection of the
4
DSO measuring lead of the VAS 5051 tester to
4 the connector for the lambda probe.
3
3
2
2 The following curve is approximately obtained
1
1 for the lambda probe signal at idling speed:

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 Test Instruments Draw mode
DSO
0,2 V/Div.= 1 s/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

Measure mode

-0.40
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The visible deviations (peaks) are not faults in the The following faults may be present if the change
lambda probe signal, they are interferences from in voltage does not take place or is sluggish:
the ignition system. They are "received" via the
adapter leads and the DSO lead. - Holes in probe head blocked
- Excessive thermal stress
The voltage signal for a rich mixture with little - Probe too cold, probe heating not functioning
residual oxygen is approx. 0.7 ... 1.1 V. - Lambda control switched off, engine control
The voltage signal for a lean mixture with a lot of unit has recognized fault in injection
residual oxygen is approx. 0.1 ... 0.3 V. system -> interrogate fault memory.

The transition from rich to lean and vice versa is

accompanied by a voltage jump from 0.7 ... 1.1 V
to 0.1 ... 0.3 V or vice versa.

The control continuously oscillates between the

statuses "slightly too lean" and "slightly too rich".

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Knock sensor G61

J 220
The knock sensor records the vibrations of the
T80/67 T80/68 engine during knocking combustion, and passes
a signal on to the engine control unit.
The engine control unit then sets the ignition
point to "Retard". This allows the engine to be
driven with different fuel qualities.

The function diagram for the knock sensor is

shown on the left.
2 1 3

The electric signal for subsequent analysis by the

DSO is measured at the following contacts:

DSO 1 (+) → Contact 1 (signal)

DSO 1 (−) → Contact 2 (ground)

G 61 202/043

The function of the knock sensor can be checked

from the curve by intermediate connection of an
adapter lead from the V.A.G. 1594A test set.

The DSO measuring lead is connected parallel to

the contacts 1 and 2 of the knock sensor.

The following curve is obtained:

1 2 3

1 2 3 V.A.G. 1594/1

V.A.G. 1594/2

DSO measuring lead

V.A.G. 1594/19 202/072

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 Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO
0,5 V/Div.= 10 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The curve shown above can be obtained

e. g. by gently knocking on the mounting screw of
the knock sensor.

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Actuator analysis with the DSO Injectors N30 ... N33

The injectors are located in the manifold

J 220
upstream of the associated inlet valve.

T80/73 T80/80 T80/58 T80/65 The injectors are controlled by the engine control
unit by means of electric pulses.
The injection quantity is controlled by the engine
control unit by means of the injection period
+/87F
since the cross-section of the opening and the
difference in pressure are constant.
234 2 2 2 2
234
The adjacent circuit diagram shows the electrical
15A connections of the individual injectors of the 1.8 l/
234a 1 1 1 1 92 kW petrol engine.
N30 N31 N32 N33
The electric signal for subsequent analysis of an
10e/8 individual injector by the DSO is measured at the
following contacts:
202/040
DSO 1 (+) → Contact 2 (signal)
DSO 1 (−) → Contact 1 (positive)

The injection signal can be displayed as a curve

by intermediate connection of an adapter lead
from the V.A.G. 1594A test set into the wire to an
injector with the DSO measuring lead of the VAS
5051 tester connected.

The individual adapter leads are described on

page 30.

Faults can be detected compared to a defined

curve.

The following curve is obtained:

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DSO measuring lead

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 Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO
20 V/Div.= 5 ms/Div. Freeze frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measure mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
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The curve shows the voltage response on the

injector. The voltage peak results from discharg-
ing of the magnetic field.

The injection period is proportional to the injec-

tion quantity.

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve N80

J 220
The activated charcoal filter solenoid valve is a
valve in the tank venting system.
T80/15 The solenoid valve closes the tank venting system
downstream of the activated charcoal filter and
is only opened electrically by the engine control
unit.
The solenoid valve is activated periodically by
the engine control unit according to evaluation of
the lambda probe, the throttle valve sender and
the coolant temperature sender.
2

The adjacent circuit diagram shows the electrical

connections of the activated charcoal filter sole-
1 noid valve on the 1.8 l/92 kW petrol engine.
N80
The electric signal for subsequent analysis by the
DSO is measured at the following contacts:

DSO 1 (+) → Contact 2 (signal)

DSO 1 (−) → Contact 1 (positive)
+/87F 202/051

The solenoid valve control signal can be dis-

played as a curve by intermediate connection of
2
an adapter lead from the V.A.G. 1594A test set
into the lead to the activated charcoal filter sole-
1
noid valve with the DSO measuring lead of the
VAS 5051 tester connected.

The individual adapter leads are described on

page 30.

Faults can be detected compared to a defined,

preset measurement.

The following curve is obtained:

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 Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO
20 V/Div.= 10 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The opening duration and the switching fre-

quency of the activated charcoal filter solenoid
valve can be recognized from the displayed
curve.

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 Measurements and analysis with the VAS 5051

Your attention must finally be drawn to the fol-

lowing points for evaluation of displayed curves
which deviate greatly from one of the preset
curves:

- Only curves recorded under the same condi-

tions or prerequisites can be compared with
one another
- Fluorescent lamps may produce interfering
signals
- The ignition transformer and leads emit inter-
fering signals which may be superimposed If the DSO test probes are not
on the actual curve or falsify it. connected correctly, it may occur that
interfering signals from the ignition
The curves shown here are examples which can- system are displayed, and not the
not be used as correct curves for fault finding. expected sender or actuator signal.

Test Instruments Auto level mode

DSO
0,2 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

Measuring
mode
0

-0,16
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The displayed curve shows the typical wave-

shape of interference from illumination by
fluorescent lamps.

The interfering curve is superimposed on the

measured curve, and changes the overall
curve.

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 Test Instruments Auto level mode
DSO
0,2 V/Div.= 50 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

Measuring
mode
0

-0,16
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The displayed curve shows the typical wave-

shape of interference from the use of a portable
lamp on the vehicle in the immediate vicinity of
the measuring leads.

Test Instruments Auto level mode

DSO
0,2 V/Div.= 0,5 ms/Div. Freeze Frame

Channel A

Channel B

Trigger mode

0 Measuring
mode

0.0
Channel Coupling Preset Multimeter
measurement

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The displayed curve shows the typical wave-

shape of interference from incorrectly connected
probes of the DSO measuring lead.

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