Dynamic Oil Pressure Warning System, Troubleshooting

Dynamic Oil Pressure Warning System, Troubleshooting

Note: Always refer to appropriate wiring diagram.

Test conditions
^ engine oil level OK
^ tachometer, oil pressure switches OK

Tools required
^ Multimeter Fluke 83 (US 1119)




^ test box V.A.G 1598 with adaptor 1598/8

System operation

Ignition ON, engine OFF
^ warning LED in instrument cluster flashes IF oil pressure switch 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) (F22) OK

Ingnition ON, engine at idle
^ warning LED in instrument cluster flashes when oil pressure drops below 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) (F22)

Ignition ON, engine speed over 2050 RPM
^ LED flashes at oil pressure below 1.8 bar (25.0 psi) (F1)
^ audio warning sounds after approximately 3.0 second delay
^ audio/visual warning continues until oil pressure increases to 1.8.bar (25.0 psi) (F1) or ignition is turned off
^ RPM tolerance ± 100

Troubleshooting Chart:

Troubleshooting Chart A:

Troubleshooting Chart B: