Checking injector — VW
Checking injector on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines 1F, AAM, ABD, ABS. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ABU AEA
Test conditions
Fuse 18 OK.
Checking function
Engine codes AEA:
Functional check can be performed via final control diagnosis => Page
01-19
.
Remove air cleaner cover or air intake elbow.
Start engine and run at idling speed, or if engine will not start, operate starter. The spray formation must be visible on the
throttle valve.
Switch off ignition and check injector (N30/N181) for leaks.
Leakage must not exceed 2 drops per minute.
If no spray can be seen:
Check fuel pressure regulator => Page
24-89
.
Check activation.
Checking activation
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
Test box V.A.G 1598/18
Diode test lamp V.A.G 1527
Adapter set V.A.G 1594
Current flow diagram
Test sequence
Remove air cleaner or air intake elbow.
Pull 4 pin connector -1- off injection unit -2- (engine code ABD: Front connector).
Connect diode test lamp V.A.G 1527 with aux. cables from V.A.G 1594 to the following contacts on plug -1-:
Engine code ABD: Contacts 2 + 3
(broken line)
Engine codes ABU, AEA: Contacts 3 + 4
Operate starter and check injector voltage supply.
LED must flicker
LED flickers:
Switch off ignition
Renew injector.
If the LED does not flicker:
Switch off ignition
Connect test box V.A.G 1598/18 to control unit wiring loom.
Check wire between 4 pin connector contact 3 and test box socket 7 for open circuit according to current flow diagram (from the central connector to control unit = resistance wire).
Wire resistance: Max. 3.5 ω
Check wire between 4 pin connector
Engine code ABD: Contact 2-
Engine codes ABU, AEA: Contact 4-
and relay plate for open circuit according to current flow diagram (from the central connector to relay plate = resistance wire).
Wire resistance: Max. 2.5 ω
Additionally check wires for short to one another.
Specification: ∞ω
If no wiring fault is detected:
Renew Mono Motronic control unit (J257)
=>Page
24-6
, item
2
.
Checking injector resistance
Pull plug -1- off connector -2-.
Check injector resistance with multimeter and aux. cables from V.A.G 1594 on the following contacts on connector -2-:
Engine code ABD: Contacts 2 + 3
(broken line)
Engine code ABU, AEA: Contacts 3 + 4
Specification: 1.2...1.6 ω
(at an ambient temperature of +15...30 °C)
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