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Cis MOTRONIC: Potentiometer

  1. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Connect Test Adapter (VW 1501) between potentiometer (on fuel distributor) and harness. See Fig 1 . Connect voltmeter to test adapter connectors 1 and 3. Turn on ignition. Reading should be 4.35-5.35 volts.
    Fig 1: Installing Test Adapter
    G94373Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Switch voltmeter leads to test adapter connectors 2 and 3. Start engine and let idle. Engine cooling fan must NOT come on during this test. Reading should be .4-.9 volt. If reading is slightly out of tolerance, correct by adjusting the potentiometer trim screw. If correction is not possible, replace potentiometer.
  3. When replacing potentiometer, DO NOT  touch resistance strip or contact whiskers inside potentiometer. Loosely install potentiometer. Connect voltmeter to test adapter connectors 2 and 3. Turn ignition on but DO NOT  start engine. Measure voltage. Reading should be 10-100 mV. Adjust potentiometer to read correctly by turning trim screw.
  4. Pull adjusting slide on Sensor Plate Gauge (VW 1348/1) up to upper stop. Place gauge centrally on edge of airflow sensor, with pointer pointing toward fuel distributor. See Fig 2 . Push adjusting slide down to stop. Rotate setting screw until base of magnet contacts sensor plate mounting screw.
    Fig 2: Installing Sensor Plate Gauge
    G94374Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pull adjusting slide up to first stop (idle position). Adjust potentiometer set screw to obtain .5-.8 volt.
  6. Remove sensor plate gauge and install intake air boot. Start and run engine until cooling fan has cycled at least once. DO NOT  take voltage readings while engine is running.
  7. Stop engine and turn on ignition. Potentiometer voltage should be .4-.9 volt. If voltage reading is out of range, repeat step 2). Replace airflow sensor if correct voltage is still unattainable after performing all procedures.
NOTE: Coolant temperature sensor terminal identifications are imprinted on connector.