Test sequence

Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (VAG 1552) and select "Engine Electronics" address word 01 VAG 1551 SCAN TOOL (ST), CONNECTING AND SELECTING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE . Engine must be running at idle speed.

Indicated on display

Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Checking Ignition Timing (Rapid Data Transfer)

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Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - Checking Ignition Timing (Read Measuring Value Block3)

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Press buttons -0-, -1- and -0- to input display group 010 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display (1-4 Display fields)

Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - Checking Ignition Timing (Read Measuring Value Block 10)

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Check measured value in display field 3:
Specification: 0 to 5°;
Check measured value in display field 4:
Specification: 0 to 12° BTDC (max 2.0° deviation from display field 3

If specifications obtained:

Generate readiness code. See READINESS CODE, GENERATING .
Press --> button.
Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06 and press -Q- button to confirm input.