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Test sequence

Testing the EGR system is done in function 04 (Basic setting). This procedure activates the EGR valve every 10 seconds to make it possible to read the extreme values for EGR (Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor) in display field 3.

See GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) .

Indicated on display

Fig 1: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool display - Select Function XX
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Indicated on display

Fig 2: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool display - Basic Setting, Input Display Group Number
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Indicated on display: (1 to 4 = Display fields)

Fig 3: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool display - System In Basic Setting 3 (490 mg)
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The displays in display fields 3 and 4 must fluctuate within the following control range:

NOTE: If a constant value of 550 mg/H is indicated in display field 3, check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.

See GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) .

If EGR NOT active:

Specified value in display field 3: 420 to 560 mg/stroke

Fig 4: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool display - System In Basic Setting 3 (490 mg - EGR Not Active)
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If EGR active

Specified value in display field 3: 170 to 340 mg/stroke

Fig 5: VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool display - System In Basic Setting 3 (225 mg - EGR Active)
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If specifications are not obtained: