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accurate as possible, it does not and cannot cover all possible situations. The authors cannot accept any
responsibility for any damages which may occur from the use or mis-use of these procedures, nor can the authors accept
any responsibility for any damages which may result from personal injury or property damage which allegedly may be
caused by the use or mis-use of these procedures. No responsibility is accepted for missing or incorrect information.
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The following secties are grouped based upon the "major symptom". Within each sectie, subsecties describe
possible causes that could cause the major symptom. These symptoms are approximately listed in descending order of
probability based on the experience of forum members (in other words, the most likely causes are listed first). In
many cases, the subsectie will be preceded by one or more questions or test procedures. It is crucial to find out
the answers to each of these questions and test procedures so that you do not get led astray!
Troubleshooting is like detective work. It will frequently be necessary to list a number of possible causes, then
systematically go through these possible causes while ruling them out one by one, until the actual problem area is
located.
Finally, within each subsectie, a description of how to repair the problem is either provided, or referenced
elsewhere. Where applicable, advice is given on how to prevent the problem from happening again.
References within this document to "left" or "right" always refer to the orientation viewed from the driver's normal
seating position.
Throughout this document, you will see references to VAG-COM. Many diagnostic and calibration procedures cannot be
performed without a VW specific diagnostic scan tool. VAG-COM is a reasonably priced software and cable that allow any
Windows based computer to be used to communicate with the vehicle's on-board diagnostic system. Generic OBD-II code
scanners (such as those which may be found at independent garages that do not specialize in VW/Audi) will normally NOT
be sufficient - you need a VW specific scan tool. For more information about VAG-COM and to purchase a copy for yourself,
see www.ross-tech.com - highly recommended.
Know which model you have. If you have a '96 or '97 Passat TDI in North America, you have a B4 chassis with what is known
in this document as an A3-style engine, and you have a Garrett GT15 turbocharger. If you have a '97 through early '99 Jetta
TDI in North America, you have an A3-style engine and you may have the Garrett GT15 turbocharger but more likely you have a
KKK K03-006 turbocharger. If you have a New Beetle TDI, or a '99.5 or later Jetta or Golf TDI in North America, you have an
A4-chassis vehicle, and you have a Garrett VNT-15 turbocharger.
The engine code number can be found on the build sheet which is typically near the spare tire on the floor of the
trunk. In North America, engine code 1Z means 90hp A3-style engine with Garrett GT15 turbocharger and Pierburg MAF (mass
air flow sensor). Engine code AHU means 90hp A3-style engine with KKK K03-006 turbocharger and Pierburg MAF. ALH means 90hp
A4-style engine with Garrett VNT-15 turbocharger and Bosch MAF. European models don't necessarily correspond in
specifications, engine codes, and model years (you're on your own, as far as figuring out what type of turbo and MAF sensor
you have).
Gebruik de voorgeschreven vloeistoffen zoals die in de gebruikershandleiding staan. De 'G12' VW koelvloeistof is speciaal ontworpen voor de afdichtingen, ringen en koelmaterialen welke in VW auto's gebruikt worden - ga er niet vanuit dat andere rose of roodachtige koelvloeistof hetzelfde is. Eevenals de olie voor de stuurbekrachtiging, de remolie, en de speciale olie voor de automatische transmissie. Het beste wat je kunt doen is deze vloeistoffen bij de VW dealer te kopen. Ja, de olie voor de stuurbekrachtiging is 10x zo duur als elders. Wel doen, want anders kun je na verloop van tijd een nieuw stuurhuis kopen.
Wat betreft de motorolie... ... de gebruikershandleiding beveelt 5w40 aan, welke aan allerlei specificaties voldoet speciaal voor diesels.
Er zijn gevallen bekend van een verstopte luchtinlaat due to the combination of oily fumes (originating from the CCV or crankcase ventilation system) with soot from the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system. These problems can be virtually eliminated by ensuring that the EGR system is operating at the minimum allowable level. The adjustment procedure is in sectie 7.h of this FAQ. The only side effect of this alteration will be somewhat increased NOx emissions under certain operating conditions but the change will not affect the ability of the vehicle to pass emission tests (#1, the adjustment remains within factory specifications, #2, most emission test procedures for diesel vehicles do not measure NOx). DO NOT change any of the other adaptation values unless their effects are precisely known and considered. Specifically, changing the adaptation value for injection timing in group 4 to other than factory default may cause severe engine damage so DON'T TOUCH adaptation group 4! (Every 2 degrees of timing advance raises peak cylinder pressure approximately 15 bar (about 10%) and raises piston temperature by an unknown amount, so it's best to leave this alone.)
Some manual transmission vehicles exhibit a slight "shudder" upon returning to idle speed after coasting down from higher speed. An adjustment procedure is in sectie 7.i of this FAQ. Deviation towards a smaller reported injection quantity has been associated with this "slow-down shudder". Deviations towards a higher reported injection quantity have been associated with lack of power. It can be adjusted to some extent by adjusting adaptation channel 1 using VAG-COM so that the reported injection quantity is as close to within the 3.0 to 4.0 range as can be achieved.
Finally, DON'T BABY IT. Don't drive around with the pedal right on the floor all the time, either. But don't
baby it and don't lug it. Give it some load once in a while. Give it some revs. This seems to "exercise" the VNT
mechanism and help in keeping the exhaust system from getting clogged up with carbon.
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