Oil pressure and oil pressure switch, checking

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Oil Pressure And Oil Pressure Switch, Checking

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Oil pressure gauge V.A.G 1342 with adapter V.A.G 1342/14
• Voltage tester V.A.G 1527 B
• Connector test set V.A.G 1594 C

Work procedure 

• Oil level OK
• Engine oil temperature approximately 80 ° C.

• Bring lock carrier into service position →
  • 50 BODY, FRONT
  • 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector From Oil Pressure Switch F1 & Oil Pressure Switch

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• Disconnect electrical harness connector from Oil Pressure Switch F1 - 2  -.
• Remove oil pressure switch - 1  -.

Fig 3: Connecting Oil Pressure Gauge V.A.G 1342 With Adapter V.A.G 1342/14 To Hole For Oil Pressure Switch

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• Connect oil pressure gauge V.A.G 1342 with adapter V.A.G 1342/14 to hole for oil pressure switch.
• Install oil pressure switch - 2  - into oil pressure gauge V.A.G 1342.
• Place brown wire of oil pressure gauge on Ground (GND) ( "" ).

Oil pressure switch, checking 

• Connect voltage tester V.A.G 1527 B using adapter cables from connector test kit V.A.G 1594 C to oil pressure switch and battery plus ( "+" ).

• LED must not light up.

If LED lights up:

• Replace Oil Pressure Switch.
• Start engine.

If LED does not light up:

• Replace Oil Pressure Switch.

Oil pressure, checking 

• Start engine.

• Oil pressure at idle: min. 1.5 bar.
• Oil pressure at 2000 RPM: min. 3.5 bar.

Assembling 

Assembly is in reverse order.

Torque specifications