Misfire Recognition, Checking

Misfire Recognition, Checking

Special tools and equipment







- VAS 5051 with VAS 5051/1

Work sequence
- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 or VAG 1551 tester and select control module for engine electronics 1 by inserting address word 01. Engine must be running at idle for this test.

Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer
HELP Select function XX

- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08 and press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:
Read Measuring Value Block Q
Input display group number XXX

- Press buttons -0-, -1- and -4- to input "display group number 14" and press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:
Read Measuring Value Block 14
1 2 3 4

- Check misfire detection.







If specified value is reached:
- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (function selection):
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

If specified value is not obtained:
- To switch to display group 015 press's button.

Checking misfire recognition of the individual cylinder







Display on VAS 5051:
- Check misfire recognition in display zones -1- to -4-.







- To switch to display group 016 press (up arrow) button.







Display on VAS 5051:
- Check misfire detection in display zones -1- and -4-.







- Exit function "08 - Read measured value block" by pressing <- button.

Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3: