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Misfire Recognition, Checking



Misfire Recognition, Checking

Special tools and equipment







- VAS 5051 with VAS 5051/1

Work sequence
- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 or VAG 1551 tester and select control module for engine electronics 1 by inserting address word 01. Engine must be running at idle for this test.

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


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

Read Measuring Value Block Q
Input display group number XXX


Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -1- and -4- to input "display group number 14" and press Q button to confirm input.

Read Measuring Value Block 14 ->
1 2 3 4


Indicated on display
- Check misfire detection.







If specified value is reached:
- Press arrow button.

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


Indicated on display (function selection):
If specified value is not obtained:
- To switch to display group 015 press s button.

Checking misfire recognition of the individual cylinder







Display on VAS 5051:
- Check misfire recognition in display zones -1- to -4-.







- To switch to display group 016 press triangle button.







Display on VAS 5051:
- Check misfire detection in display zones -1- and -4-.







- Exit function "08 - Read measured value block" by pressing  button.

Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3: