engine light vag 17544 02/02
#21
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Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
from your previous diagnostic maybe i should just take it to a mechanic just
to make sure it's more than the MAF is the problem. i know its going to cost
me more money
but i have no way of checking if there's any air leaks..etc
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:55:12 -0400, daytripper
> <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>one)
>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>
>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>
>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>
>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF, check
>>>> the
>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>> allowed
>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>>
>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>to
>>>replace?
>>
>>Look at this image:
>>
>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>
>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>capable of doing...
>>
>>/daytripper
>>'00 s4 6spd
>
> fwiw, I put a close-up diagram of the MAF location here:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...af_closeup.gif
>
> The items shown are as follows:
>
> 1- wastegate bypass regulator valve -N75-
> 2- Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) purge regulator valve -N80-
> 3- power output stage -N122-
> 4- Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
>
> You'll need to remove the air cleaner housing to extract the MAF. This
> means
> you'll likely have to disconnect the above four items and pull the hoses
> off
> the housing to remove it.
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
to make sure it's more than the MAF is the problem. i know its going to cost
me more money
but i have no way of checking if there's any air leaks..etc
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:55:12 -0400, daytripper
> <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>one)
>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>
>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>
>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>
>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF, check
>>>> the
>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>> allowed
>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>>
>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>to
>>>replace?
>>
>>Look at this image:
>>
>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>
>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>capable of doing...
>>
>>/daytripper
>>'00 s4 6spd
>
> fwiw, I put a close-up diagram of the MAF location here:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...af_closeup.gif
>
> The items shown are as follows:
>
> 1- wastegate bypass regulator valve -N75-
> 2- Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) purge regulator valve -N80-
> 3- power output stage -N122-
> 4- Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
>
> You'll need to remove the air cleaner housing to extract the MAF. This
> means
> you'll likely have to disconnect the above four items and pull the hoses
> off
> the housing to remove it.
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
#22
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Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
from your previous diagnostic maybe i should just take it to a mechanic just
to make sure it's more than the MAF is the problem. i know its going to cost
me more money
but i have no way of checking if there's any air leaks..etc
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:jkp8i21cff2j12rguofcoq4k55ukln6t0c@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:55:12 -0400, daytripper
> <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>one)
>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>
>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>
>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>
>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF, check
>>>> the
>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>> allowed
>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>>
>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>to
>>>replace?
>>
>>Look at this image:
>>
>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>
>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>capable of doing...
>>
>>/daytripper
>>'00 s4 6spd
>
> fwiw, I put a close-up diagram of the MAF location here:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...af_closeup.gif
>
> The items shown are as follows:
>
> 1- wastegate bypass regulator valve -N75-
> 2- Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) purge regulator valve -N80-
> 3- power output stage -N122-
> 4- Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
>
> You'll need to remove the air cleaner housing to extract the MAF. This
> means
> you'll likely have to disconnect the above four items and pull the hoses
> off
> the housing to remove it.
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
to make sure it's more than the MAF is the problem. i know its going to cost
me more money
but i have no way of checking if there's any air leaks..etc
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:jkp8i21cff2j12rguofcoq4k55ukln6t0c@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:55:12 -0400, daytripper
> <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>one)
>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>
>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>
>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>
>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF, check
>>>> the
>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>> allowed
>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>>
>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>to
>>>replace?
>>
>>Look at this image:
>>
>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>
>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>capable of doing...
>>
>>/daytripper
>>'00 s4 6spd
>
> fwiw, I put a close-up diagram of the MAF location here:
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...af_closeup.gif
>
> The items shown are as follows:
>
> 1- wastegate bypass regulator valve -N75-
> 2- Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) purge regulator valve -N80-
> 3- power output stage -N122-
> 4- Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
>
> You'll need to remove the air cleaner housing to extract the MAF. This
> means
> you'll likely have to disconnect the above four items and pull the hoses
> off
> the housing to remove it.
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
#23
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Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
is...
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.co m...
>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>
>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>
>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>
>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>> check
>>>>> the
>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>> allowed
>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>>to
>>>>replace?
>>>
>>> Look at this image:
>>>
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>
>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>> capable of doing...
>>>
>>> /daytripper
>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>
>
>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>
> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
> diagnosing
> problems.
>
> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be determined
> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
> indictees.
> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
> MAF.
>
> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
is...
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.co m...
>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>
>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>
>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>
>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>> check
>>>>> the
>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>> allowed
>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>>to
>>>>replace?
>>>
>>> Look at this image:
>>>
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>
>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>> capable of doing...
>>>
>>> /daytripper
>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>
>
>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>
> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
> diagnosing
> problems.
>
> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be determined
> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
> indictees.
> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
> MAF.
>
> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
#24
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Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
is...
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.co m...
>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>
>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>
>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>
>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>> check
>>>>> the
>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>> allowed
>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>>to
>>>>replace?
>>>
>>> Look at this image:
>>>
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>
>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>> capable of doing...
>>>
>>> /daytripper
>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>
>
>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>
> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
> diagnosing
> problems.
>
> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be determined
> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
> indictees.
> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
> MAF.
>
> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
is...
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.co m...
>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>
>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>
>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>
>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>> check
>>>>> the
>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>> allowed
>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>>to
>>>>replace?
>>>
>>> Look at this image:
>>>
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>
>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>> capable of doing...
>>>
>>> /daytripper
>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>
>
>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>
> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
> diagnosing
> problems.
>
> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be determined
> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
> indictees.
> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
> MAF.
>
> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
#25
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Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
is...
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.co m...
>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>
>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>
>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>
>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>> check
>>>>> the
>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>> allowed
>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>>to
>>>>replace?
>>>
>>> Look at this image:
>>>
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>
>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>> capable of doing...
>>>
>>> /daytripper
>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>
>
>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>
> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
> diagnosing
> problems.
>
> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be determined
> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
> indictees.
> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
> MAF.
>
> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
is...
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.co m...
>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>
>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>
>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>
>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>> check
>>>>> the
>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>> allowed
>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it easy
>>>>to
>>>>replace?
>>>
>>> Look at this image:
>>>
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>
>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air cleaner
>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace, but
>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not be
>>> capable of doing...
>>>
>>> /daytripper
>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>
>
>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>
> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
> diagnosing
> problems.
>
> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be determined
> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
> indictees.
> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
> MAF.
>
> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
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Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
money
"chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>is...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.c om...
>>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>> check
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>> allowed
>>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>easy
>>>>>to
>>>>>replace?
>>>>
>>>> Look at this image:
>>>>
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>
>>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>> cleaner
>>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>> but
>>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>> be
>>>> capable of doing...
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>
>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>
>> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>> diagnosing
>> problems.
>>
>> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>> determined
>> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>> indictees.
>> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>> MAF.
>>
>> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>
>> /daytripper
>> '00 s4 6spd
>
>
find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
money
"chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>is...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.c om...
>>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>> check
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>> allowed
>>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>easy
>>>>>to
>>>>>replace?
>>>>
>>>> Look at this image:
>>>>
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>
>>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>> cleaner
>>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>> but
>>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>> be
>>>> capable of doing...
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>
>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>
>> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>> diagnosing
>> problems.
>>
>> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>> determined
>> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>> indictees.
>> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>> MAF.
>>
>> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>
>> /daytripper
>> '00 s4 6spd
>
>
#27
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Posts: n/a
Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
money
"chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>is...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.c om...
>>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>> check
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>> allowed
>>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>easy
>>>>>to
>>>>>replace?
>>>>
>>>> Look at this image:
>>>>
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>
>>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>> cleaner
>>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>> but
>>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>> be
>>>> capable of doing...
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>
>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>
>> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>> diagnosing
>> problems.
>>
>> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>> determined
>> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>> indictees.
>> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>> MAF.
>>
>> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>
>> /daytripper
>> '00 s4 6spd
>
>
find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
money
"chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>is...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.c om...
>>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>> check
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>> allowed
>>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>easy
>>>>>to
>>>>>replace?
>>>>
>>>> Look at this image:
>>>>
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>
>>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>> cleaner
>>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>> but
>>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>> be
>>>> capable of doing...
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>
>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>
>> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>> diagnosing
>> problems.
>>
>> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>> determined
>> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>> indictees.
>> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>> MAF.
>>
>> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>
>> /daytripper
>> '00 s4 6spd
>
>
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
money
"chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>is...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.c om...
>>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>> check
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>> allowed
>>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>easy
>>>>>to
>>>>>replace?
>>>>
>>>> Look at this image:
>>>>
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>
>>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>> cleaner
>>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>> but
>>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>> be
>>>> capable of doing...
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>
>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>
>> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>> diagnosing
>> problems.
>>
>> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>> determined
>> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>> indictees.
>> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>> MAF.
>>
>> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>
>> /daytripper
>> '00 s4 6spd
>
>
find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
money
"chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>is...
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax.c om...
>>>>>> On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>> Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>> Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>> Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>> Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>> Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>> check
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>> allowed
>>>>>> range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> /daytripper
>>>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>easy
>>>>>to
>>>>>replace?
>>>>
>>>> Look at this image:
>>>>
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>
>>>> The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>> cleaner
>>>> housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>> but
>>>> you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>> be
>>>> capable of doing...
>>>>
>>>> /daytripper
>>>> '00 s4 6spd
>>>
>>
>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>
>> By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>> mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>> These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>> vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>> diagnosing
>> problems.
>>
>> The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>> determined
>> with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>> fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>> indictees.
>> But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>> MAF.
>>
>> I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>
>> /daytripper
>> '00 s4 6spd
>
>
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
That should be a relatively cheap test. They use a device that injects smoke
into one of the vacuum lines. When the see the smoke coming out somewhere they
have found the leak.
chewb40 wrote:
> i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
> find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
> money
> "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>
>>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>>is...
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com. ..
>>
>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.co m...
>>>>
>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax. com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>>>Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>>>Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>>>Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>>>Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>>>Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>>>check
>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>>>allowed
>>>>>>>range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Cheers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>>easy
>>>>>>to
>>>>>>replace?
>>>>>
>>>>>Look at this image:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>>
>>>>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>>>cleaner
>>>>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>>>but
>>>>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>>>be
>>>>>capable of doing...
>>>>>
>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>>
>>>By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>>>mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>>>These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>>>vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>>>diagnosing
>>>problems.
>>>
>>>The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>>>determined
>>>with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>>>fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>>>indictees.
>>>But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>>>MAF.
>>>
>>>I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>>
>>>/daytripper
>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>
>>
>
>
into one of the vacuum lines. When the see the smoke coming out somewhere they
have found the leak.
chewb40 wrote:
> i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
> find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
> money
> "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>
>>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>>is...
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com. ..
>>
>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.co m...
>>>>
>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax. com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>>>Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>>>Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>>>Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>>>Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>>>Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>>>check
>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>>>allowed
>>>>>>>range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Cheers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>>easy
>>>>>>to
>>>>>>replace?
>>>>>
>>>>>Look at this image:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>>
>>>>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>>>cleaner
>>>>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>>>but
>>>>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>>>be
>>>>>capable of doing...
>>>>>
>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>>
>>>By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>>>mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>>>These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>>>vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>>>diagnosing
>>>problems.
>>>
>>>The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>>>determined
>>>with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>>>fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>>>indictees.
>>>But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>>>MAF.
>>>
>>>I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>>
>>>/daytripper
>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>
>>
>
>
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: engine light vag 17544 02/02
That should be a relatively cheap test. They use a device that injects smoke
into one of the vacuum lines. When the see the smoke coming out somewhere they
have found the leak.
chewb40 wrote:
> i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
> find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
> money
> "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>
>>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>>is...
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com. ..
>>
>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.co m...
>>>>
>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax. com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>>>Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>>>Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>>>Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>>>Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>>>Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>>>check
>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>>>allowed
>>>>>>>range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Cheers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>>easy
>>>>>>to
>>>>>>replace?
>>>>>
>>>>>Look at this image:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>>
>>>>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>>>cleaner
>>>>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>>>but
>>>>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>>>be
>>>>>capable of doing...
>>>>>
>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>>
>>>By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>>>mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>>>These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>>>vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>>>diagnosing
>>>problems.
>>>
>>>The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>>>determined
>>>with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>>>fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>>>indictees.
>>>But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>>>MAF.
>>>
>>>I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>>
>>>/daytripper
>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>
>>
>
>
into one of the vacuum lines. When the see the smoke coming out somewhere they
have found the leak.
chewb40 wrote:
> i took it to the mechanic and they mentioned that they need to smoke it to
> find out where the leak is..hopefully this is not going to cost me a lot of
> money
> "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:c4_Ug.95183$R63.65799@pd7urf1no...
>
>>i agree...thanks for your help and i will let you know what the problem
>>is...
>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:93q8i21lqh4p9ip9hv29hkbb45ov3cgdn6@4ax.com. ..
>>
>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:04:39 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:23p8i2ddff8s747neufis27scs5ldeuori@4ax.co m...
>>>>
>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:25:27 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:g9m8i21rlq5aijgskbo8fn4tafsrau087k@4ax. com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:46:10 GMT, "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>i have a 1999 audi 1.8T the engine light went on. I have a VAG(cheap
>>>>>>>>one)
>>>>>>>>and the code came up with
>>>>>>>>17544 02/02 can someone shed some light on what this mean? thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>SAE P1136 VAG 17544 MIL: 2 Dcy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Long Term Fuel Trim Add.
>>>>>>>Fuel, Bank1 System too Lean.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Check intake air system for leaks ("false air")
>>>>>>>Check HO2S -G39- and O2S control
>>>>>>>Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-
>>>>>>>Check fuel pressure regulator and residual fuel pressure
>>>>>>>Check fuel injectors; Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If you can't find any air leaks, and you're on your original MAF,
>>>>>>>check
>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>adaptation values for the MAF and look for adaptation outside of
>>>>>>>allowed
>>>>>>>range. MAF failures are not uncommon...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Cheers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>sorry for such a dump question but where the the MAF located. is it
>>>>>>easy
>>>>>>to
>>>>>>replace?
>>>>>
>>>>>Look at this image:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...r/1p8l_maf.gif
>>>>>
>>>>>The MAF is item 7 in this figure. It is located in the upper air
>>>>>cleaner
>>>>>housing. It shouldn't be physically difficult to remove and replace,
>>>>>but
>>>>>you'll need to run an adaptation cycle on it, which your tool may not
>>>>>be
>>>>>capable of doing...
>>>>>
>>>>>/daytripper
>>>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>>>
>>>>thanks but if i dont have the adaptation tool should i just bring it to a
>>>>mechanic or this is something i can purchase?
>>>
>>>By "tool" I am referring to the diagnostic scan tool. I use VAG-COM, a
>>>mainline dealer uses the official Audi/VW tool (1551, 1552, and others).
>>>These tools are capable of performing adaptation cycles, coding units to
>>>vehicles, clearing DTCs, setting readiness bits, etc, as well as
>>>diagnosing
>>>problems.
>>>
>>>The actual source of this particular problem can very likely be
>>>determined
>>>with proper use of a capable scan tool. I flagged the MAF because they do
>>>fail, more frequently than the other items on the potential list of
>>>indictees.
>>>But I wouldn't simply replace it, because the problem may well not be the
>>>MAF.
>>>
>>>I would let a qualified mainline service department work on this one...
>>>
>>>/daytripper
>>>'00 s4 6spd
>>
>>
>
>