Checking Engine Oil Pressure (Oil Spray Jets)

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding
1. → Let the fluid cool down.
2. → Wear personal protective gear.

Engine oil temperature must be at least 80°C.
Remove oil-pressure sender for reduced oil pressure (-F378-).
> 170419 - INSTALLING AND REMOVING OIL-PRESSURE SENDER (R4)
Preparing for measurement
1. 3.1 V.A.G 1342 - Oil pressure tester must be screwed in instead of the oil-pressure sender for reduced oil pressure (-F378-).
2. 3.2 Screw oil-pressure sender for reduced oil pressure (-F378-) into the V.A.G 1342 - oil pressure tester .
3. 3.3 VAS 5571 Adapter for measuring equipment must be connected to the oil-pressure sender for reduced oil pressure (-F378-).
4. 3.4 Connect cable plug for oil-pressure sender for reduced oil pressure (-F378-) to VAS 5571 adapter for measuring equipment.
Check engine oil pressure (oil spray jets) using the PIWIS Tester .
1. 4.1 Connect the PIWIS Tester to the vehicle and switch on the PIWIS Tester.
2. 4.2 Switch on ignition.
3. 4.3 Start diagnostics.
4. 4.4 Select Engine electronics DME R4 control unit.
5. 4.5 Select the "Actual values" tab.
6. 4.6 Select the "Oil pressure control." group and press F12 to continue.
7. 4.7 Select measured values "Oil pressure switch for piston spray nozzles" and press F12 to continue.
8. 4.8 Press F8 to start.
Switch off ignition, remove test tools and PIWIS Tester.