Diagnostic Mode 6: Check Test Results of Components Not Continuously Monitored

1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Diagnostic Mode 6: Check Test Results of Components Not Continuously Monitored



Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored

Note: This diagnostic mode can only be selected with Module number 10 - Engine Electronics.

Function
This diagnostic mode displays the test results of emission relevant components and systems which are not continuously monitored.
The values of individual test results must reach the specified value or must be within the min.- and max.- limits.

Test-ID Components Test
01: Catalytic converter monitoring
03: Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system Sedan > 08.99
05: Tank ventilation system

Test-ID 01: Catalytic converter monitoring

Test requirements
There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory.
Coolant temperature must be at least 80°C.

Procedure
- Read readiness code.
- Let engine run at idle.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored".
- Select the "Test-ID 01: Catalytic converter" off.
- Check specified values at idle.

Evaluation test-ID 01: Catalytic converter monitoring

Catalytic converter monitoring Specified value:
Min. Max
Aging value --- 64.00

- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If specified values are not obtained:
Replace catalytic converter:
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Generate readiness code.

Test-ID 03: Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system, sedan > 08.99

Test requirements
There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory.
Intake air temperature 5 to 35°C.
Coolant temperature approx. intake air temperature (5 to 35°C).

Procedure
- Read readiness code.
- Let engine run at idle.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored".
- Select the "Test-ID 03: Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system"
- Check specified values at idle.

Evaluation test-ID 03: Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system

Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system Specified value:
Reduced secondary air mass 32.0 min. max. ---

- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If specified values are not obtained:
- Check secondary air system for proper seal.
- Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve -N112-.
- Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor -V101-.
- Check combination valve.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Generate readiness code.

Test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system

Test requirements
There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory.
Coolant temperature must be at least 80°C.

Procedure
- Read readiness code.
- Let engine run at idle.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored".
- Select the "Test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system".
- Check specified values at idle.

Evaluation test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system





- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If specified values are not obtained:
- EVAP canister system, checking for proper seal.
- Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-.
- Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve -N115-.
- Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144-, checking => page 20-66.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Generate readiness code
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