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Heated Oxygen Sensor And Oxygen Sensor Regulation Before Catalytic Converter, Checking

Heated Oxygen Sensor

The following procedure is used to diagnose Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- which is controlled by the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connectors of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Function test 

-- Perform the function test located in diagnostic mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

If specified values are obtained:

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are not obtained:

Procedure 

-- Raise the vehicle..

-- Loosen the quick release fasteners -1- and -2- and remove the noise insulation panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners
GWWA10-10505Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) G39 Electrical Harness Connector
GWWA24-10208Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Checking primary voltage

-- Crank the engine.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- electrical harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.

Specified value: 0.400 to 0.500 Volts

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

-- Replace Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter .

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box. Refer to Wiring and Components, Checking with Test Box VAG 1598/42 .

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T94a terminals for an open circuit.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- electrical harness connector terminals Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94a terminals or test box sockets
1 60
2 61
5 81
6 82

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End of diagnosis.

Heated Oxygen Sensor 2

The following procedure is used to diagnose Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108- which is controlled by the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connectors of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Function test 

-- Perform the function test located in diagnostic mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

If specified values are obtained:

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are not obtained:

Procedure 

-- Raise the vehicle..

-- Loosen the quick release fasteners -1- and -2- and remove the noise insulation panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners
GWWA10-10505Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and the oxygen sensor electrical harness connector heat shield.

Fig 4: Removing Right Oxygen Sensor Connection Heat Shield From Transmission
GWWA24-10209Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108- electrical harness connector -5-.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 G108 Electrical Harness Connector
GWWA24-10210Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Checking primary voltage

-- Using a multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108- electrical harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.

Specified value: 0.400 to 0.500 Volts

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

-- Replace the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108-. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter .

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box. Refer to Wiring and Components, Checking with Test Box VAG 1598/42 .

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T94a terminals for an open circuit.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 -G108- electrical harness connector terminals Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94a terminals or test box sockets
1 59
2 84
5 83
6 62

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End of diagnosis.

Heated Oxygen Sensor 3

The following procedure is used to diagnose Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285- which is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624-.

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connectors of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Function test 

-- Perform the function test located in diagnostic mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

If specified values are obtained:

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are not obtained:

Procedure 

-- Raise the vehicle..

-- Loosen the quick release fasteners -1- and -2- and remove the noise insulation panel.

Fig 6: Identifying Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners
GWWA10-10505Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285- electrical harness connector -2-.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) G39 Electrical Harness Connector
GWWA24-10208Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Checking primary voltage

-- Crank the engine.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285- electrical harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.

Specified value: 0.400 to 0.500 Volts

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

-- Replace Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285-. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter .

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box. Refer to Wiring and Components, Checking with Test Box VAG 1598/42 .

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624- electrical harness connector T94b terminals for an open circuit.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 3 -G285- electrical harness connector terminals Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624- electrical connector T94b terminals or test box sockets
1 60
2 61
5 81
6 82

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End of diagnosis.

Heated Oxygen Sensor 4

The following procedure is used to diagnose Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286- which is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624-.

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connectors of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Function test 

-- Perform the function test located in diagnostic mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

If specified values are obtained:

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are not obtained:

Procedure 

-- Raise the vehicle..

-- Loosen the quick release fasteners -1- and -2- and remove the noise insulation panel.

Fig 8: Identifying Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners
GWWA10-10505Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and the oxygen sensor electrical harness connector heat shield.

Fig 9: Removing Right Oxygen Sensor Connection Heat Shield From Transmission
GWWA24-10209Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disconnect the brown Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286- electrical harness connector -4-.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Black Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 G108 Electrical Harness Connector
GWWA24-10210Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Checking primary voltage

-- Using a multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286- electrical harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.

Specified value: 0.400 to 0.500 Volts

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

-- Replace the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286-. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensors before Catalytic Converter .

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box. Refer to Wiring and Components, Checking with Test Box VAG 1598/42 .

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624- electrical harness connector T94b terminals for an open circuit.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 4 -G286- electrical harness connector terminals Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624- electrical connector T94b terminals or test box sockets
1 59
2 84
5 83
6 62

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 -J624-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End of diagnosis.