Test Sequence

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WARNING: Hot steam may escape when opening the expansion tank cap. Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent damage to eyes and scalding. Cover the cap with a cloth and open very carefully.

-- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

-- Install the adapter V.A.G 1274/8 onto the coolant expansion tank.

-- Clamp the connecting piece V.A.G 1274 B/1 on the adapter V.A.G 1274/8.

-- Connect the connector piece V.A.G 1274 B/1 to the cooling system tester V.A.G 1274 B using the connecting hose.

Fig 1: Cooling System Tester V.A.G 1274 Connected To Coolant Reservoir

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-- Generate a positive pressure of approximately 1.0 bar using the tester.

WARNING: Risk of scalding! Reduce the pressure before disconnecting the cooling system tester V.A.G 1274 B from the connecting hose or connector piece V.A.G 1274 B/1. To do this, press the pressure release valve on the cooling system tester V.A.G 1274 B until the pressure gauge displays >>0<<.

If the pressure drops:

-- Search for the leaking areas and repair the malfunction.

Checking the Pressure Relief Valve inside the Cap

-- Install the cap to the adapter V.A.G 1274/9.

-- Clamp the connecting piece V.A.G 1274 B/1 on the adapter V.A.G 1274/9.

-- Connect the connector piece V.A.G 1274 B/1 to the cooling system tester V.A.G 1274 B using the connecting hose.

Fig 2: Connecting Connector Piece V.A.G 1274 B/1 To Cooling System Tester V.A.G 1274 B Using Connecting Hose

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-- Actuate the hand pump.

The relief valve must open at 1.4 to 1.6 bar.

If the pressure relief valve opens too early or too late:

-- Replace the cap.