Engine Operating Mode Check

NOTE: Checks whether engine control module recognizes the engine operating modes idling, overrun, part throttle, enrichment, full throttle.

Special tools and equipment
- Scan tool VAG 1551 or vehicle system tester VAG 1552 with cable VAG 1551/3

Test conditions
- Coolant temperature must be at least 80 °C, See display group 04, display zone 3.

Test sequence
- Connect scan tool VAG 1551 (VAG 1552). Start engine and select "Address word" 01 of engine control module. When doing this the engine must be running at idling speed.

(Connecting scan tool and selecting engine control module). Refer to "VAG 1551 Scan Tool" [1][2][3][4][5]Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press keys 0 and 8 for the function "Read measured value block" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Read measured value block
Input display group number XXX


- Press keys 0, 0 and 5 for "Display group number 5" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display: (1-4 = Display zones)


Read measured value block 5 ->
1 2 3 4


- Check whether the control module recognizes the operating mode (display zone 4):

- Idling: As long as the engine is running at idling speed idling must be displayed
Display: Idling

- Overrun mode:
- Increase engine speed to above 3000 RPM.
- Close throttle abruptly.
As long as the engine speed is above 1400 RPM overrun must be displayed
Display: Overrun


NOTE: Below 1400 RPM idling speed will be recognized.


- Part throttle:

- Rev up evenly.
As long as the engine is being revved up evenly, part throttle must be displayed
Display: Part throt.

- Enrichment:
- Floor accelerator pedal (onto throttle valve stop).
Acceleration enrichment must be displayed briefly
Display: Enrichment

Observe the valid safety precautions when carrying out a road test. Technician Safety Information

- Press -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for the "End data transfer" function and confirm input with the Q key.

If the specifications are not attained:
- Interrogate DTC memory, if necessary, repair any malfunctions and then erase DTC memory , interrogating and erasing DTC memory. Refer to "Displaying, Reading and Erasing Trouble Codes" Testing and Inspection
- Check throttle valve control module. Testing and Inspection