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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) aging, bank 2 sensor 1, checking

Special tools and equipment





- VAG 1788/10 RPM adjuster
- V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool (or VAG 1552) with VAG 1551/3 cable

Test condition

- Coolant temperature must be at least 85 °C, See display group 04, display field 3

Function test

- Connect V.A.G 1551 scan tool (VAG 1552). Start engine and select the Engine Control Module (ECM) using address word 01. Refer to Scan Tool Testing/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks/Connecting V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool [1][2][3]Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Basic Setting" function 04. Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Basic Setting
Input display group number XXX


- Press 0, 3 and 5 for the function "display group number 35", and then press Q to exit from input mode.

Indicated on display (1 - 4 = display fields)

System In Basic Setting 35 ->
1 2 3 4


- Use VAG 1788/10 RPM adjuster to adjust engine RPM to 1000-2400 RPM:
- Hold RPM until catalytic converter temperature in display field 2 over 350°C climbs.
- Check specified values in display fields 1 - 4.

If diagnostic is initiated by the Engine Control Module (ECM), the indication in display field 4 will jump from "Test OFF" to "Test ON".

- Continue to hold RPM at 1000 - 2400 until in display field 4 expected value "B2-S1 OK" is indicated.

If specified values are not obtained:
- Perform a road test to free Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) of any possible residue, and repeat test.

Observe safety precautions which apply to road tests.

If specified values are not obtained again:
- Replace Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108-, bank 2 before catalytic converter item 18.
- Check DTC memory, repair any malfunctions and then erase DTC memory. Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes/With Manufacturer Scan Tool/DTC Memory Checking and Erasing DTC Memory Checking and Erasing

- Read readiness code. If DTC memory was erased or Engine Control Module (ECM) was disconnected from B+ supply, readiness code must be re-generated. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes