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CIS-E III (Engine Code MC With 2 Knock Sensors)

NOTE: Before proceeding, verify fuse No. 21 is OK.

For OBD vehicles, only connectors A and B are to be connected to diagnostic connectors 1 and 2.

  1. Connect LED tester (US 1115 ) using adaptors (VW 1594 ) between rear terminals of diagnostic connector Nos. 1 and 3.
  2. Connect adaptors (VW 1594 ) to lower terminals of diagnostic connector Nos. 1 and 2. See Fig 1 .
  3. Start engine and allow to idle. (If engine will not run, crank engine with starter for at least 5 seconds. Do not turn ignition off.
  4. Connect adaptor A (ground) and adaptor B for at least 4 seconds. See Fig 1 . LED tester will illuminate. If tester does not illuminate, check tester connections and wiring between engine control unit and diagnostic connectors. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
  5. Disconnect adaptor A and B. LED should begin flashing. Fault codes are now be displayed by the flashing test light.
    NOTE: Pay careful attention to flashing light since there are no discernible break points between 4-digit fault codes.
  6. Trouble codes will be flashed as 4-digit numbers. There is a 1/2-second pause between flashes. Add flashes together to obtain code for each of the four digits. There is a 2 1/2-second pause before code for next digit is flashed. After code for the fourth (last) digit is flashed, there's another 2 1/2-second pause before fault code is repeated.
  7. Fault code will be repeated until the ignition is turned off. Record fault code. Check the list of input codes and possible problems. See CIS-E III DOUBLE KNOCK SENSOR ENGINE CODE MC CONTROL INPUT FAULT CODES table.
  8. Check and repair circuits and/or sensors as indicated. See appropriate test in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. After the fault is corrected, check for additional codes.
  9. To display next fault code, repeat step 2). (Touch remaining end of jumper wire to remaining terminal in connector B for at least 4 seconds.) See Fig 1 . Continue checking for fault codes until Code 0000 is displayed, indicating end of diagnosis. Code 0000 is indicated by light remaining off for approximately 15 seconds after start signal.
Fig 1: Identifying Diagnostic Connectors (For Engines With 2 Knock Sensors)
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