Checking Lambda probe ageing of Lambda probe after catalytic converter (adaptation) — VW
Checking Lambda probe ageing of Lambda probe after catalytic converter (adaptation) on VW: 10 steps, engines AZX.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)
- Special tools named: V.A.G 1551, V.A.G 1552
- Renewed: lambda probe
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- This procedure can take several minutes.
- If Lambda probe is renewed, learnt values in engine control unit must be erased .
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 Procedure
- Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552). Start engine and select "“Address word”" 01 of engine control unit. (Connect fault reader and select engine control unit )
- Press keys 0 and 4 for function "“Initiate basic settings”" and confirm entry with Q key.
- Press keys 0, 4 and 3 for "“Display group number 43”" and confirm entry with Q key.
- Depress brake pedal and hold.
- Depress accelerator to full throttle position.
- Allow engine to run at increased speed until the display in display zone 4 jumps from "“Test OFF”" to "“Test ON”". The catalytic converter temperature in display zone 2 should be at least 350 °C. [Note: This procedure can take several minutes.]
- Leave engine running at increased speed until the specification "“B1 S2 OK”" is displayed in display zone 4.
- Take car for a road test to free Lambda probe of any deposits, then repeat the test.
- Check Lambda probe and Lambda control after catalytic converter .
- Renew Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130. [Note: If Lambda probe is renewed, learnt values in engine control unit must be erased .]
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