Voltage value of the clutch travel sender G162 cannot be adjusted — AUDI
Voltage value of the clutch travel sender G162 cannot be adjusted on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Voltage value of the
clutch travel sender
G162
cannot be adjusted
Switch off ignition.
Remove the coolant expansion tank
arrow A
and
arrow B
and place it to one side.
Disconnect the connector
1
at the hydraulic control unit because the hydraulic pump is able to start up even with the ignition off.
Loosen the pressure accumulator
1
/
2
turn.
The hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir increases and the clutch engages.
Tighten the pressure accumulator again as soon as the hydraulic fluid level stops increasing.
Adjust the voltage value of the
clutch travel sender
G162
Chapter
.
If the voltage value cannot be adjusted:
Connect the connector
1
to the hydraulic control unit.
Interrogate fault memory
Chapter
, eliminate any faults displayed and erase fault memory
Chapter
.
Perform basic setting
Chapter
.
If basic setting is aborted:
Repeat the test, or check the
clutch travel sender
G162
Anchor
“Check clutch travel sender G162”
.
Perform test
Chapter
“
Basic setting cannot be performed
”
.
Checking
clutch travel sender
G162
Switch off ignition.
Remove the coolant expansion tank
arrow A
and
arrow B
and place it to one side.
Disconnect the connector
1
at the hydraulic control unit because the hydraulic pump is able to start up even with the ignition off.
Remove the clutch slave cylinder with
clutch travel sender
G162
5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS
Rep. Gr.
30
.
Reconnect the connector
1
to the
clutch travel sender
G162
.
Switch on ignition.
Read measured value block 002
Chapter
.
Display on
VAS 5051 A
:
Move the cable of the slave cylinder and check display in display zone
2
.
Cable of slave cylinder pulled out completely: 0 … 1.5 V.
Cable of slave cylinder pushed in completely: 4.4 … 5.0 V.
The value must change in each case in a range from 1.5 … 4.5 V.
If specified values are attained:
Install the clutch slave cylinder with
clutch travel sender
G162
5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS
Rep. Gr.
30
.
Adjust the voltage value for the
clutch travel sender
G162
Chapter
.
If specified values are not attained:
Check the electrical connectors and the wiring
Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
.
If no fault is found:
Replace the clutch slave cylinder with
clutch travel sender
G162
5-speed Manual Gearbox 085 DS
Rep. Gr.
30
.
Adjust the voltage value for the
clutch travel sender
G162
Chapter
.
If the voltage value still cannot be adjusted:
Contact Audi AG via the hotline or the importer.
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