Digifant MP 4.0
Digifant MP 4.0
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STRUCTURE, USAGE........................................................................................................................3
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES..............................................................................3
TEST CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................3
TROUBLE-SHOOTING FOLLOWING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT...............................................3
STARTING MOTOR OPERATES, ENGINE FAILS TO START OR STARTS ONLY WITH
DIFFICULTY....................................................................................................................................3
ENGINE STARTS AND STALLS....................................................................................................4
IDLE PROBLEMS (ENGINE SPEED, EXHAUST GAS)..............................................................4
POOR THROTTLE TAKE-UP, FLAT SPOT DURING ACCELERATION....................................5
ENGINE MISSING (IGNITION, INJECTION)..............................................................................6
MAXIMUM ENGINE POWER/TOP SPEED NOT REACHED.....................................................6
FUEL CONSUMPTION TOO HIGH...............................................................................................6
ENGINE RUNNING ON (DIESELING).........................................................................................7
ENGINE PINGING/KNOCKING....................................................................................................8
ENGINE OVERHEATING...............................................................................................................8
TROUBLE-SHOOTING WITHOUT CUSTOMER COMPLAINT....................................................8
TESTING WITH UNIVERSAL TEST ADAPTER 0684 101 801.....................................................10
COMPONENT/FUNCTIONAL TEST...............................................................................................14
SET VALUES......................................................................................................................................24
ELECTRICAL TERMINAL DIAGRAM...........................................................................................25
INSTALLATION POSITION OF COMPONENTS...........................................................................27
SPECIAL FEATURES
This microcard contains the Digifant trouble-shooting instructions, valid at the time of publication,
for the following vehicle model:
VW Corrado 1,8 l; 118 kW; PG engine
10.88->
* Digifant control unit with 25-pin connector
* Engine-speed and reference-mark metering by means of Hall generator in ignition distributor
* Idle-speed control
* Knock control
* Load metering via intake-manifold pressure by pressure sensor in control unit
* Lambda closed-loop control (sensor heater)
* Dwell-angle control
* Charge-air pressure limitation
* Fuel-pump and fan run-on functions for improved hot-starting
* Tank-ventilation system:
When the engine is not running or at idle, the tank-ventilation valve closes off the purge line. In the
part-load range, the pneumatic tank-ventilation valve opens since the intake-manifold pressure lifts
the valve diaphragm.
See figure:
1 = Tank-ventilation line
2 = Tank-ventilation valve
3 = Active-carbon canister
4 = Throttle-valve assembly
5 = Purge line
* Fuel supply:
-> 09.89 Pre-supply pump in fuel tank, fuel pump in pump chamber
10.89 -> Use of a new fuel-supply unit in fuel tank
* System operates similar to the Bosch Motronic MP System 3.1
STRUCTURE, USAGE
These instructions essentially comprise vehicle-specific special features and set values. In line with
the customer complaint, the trouble-shooting chart indicates various causes and component faults.
User prompting is provided on every page e.g.:
- Continue: I 17/1
- Continue: II 18/1 Fig.: II 17/2
Brief instructions may include several rows of coordinates.
I../. = first coordinate row
II../. = second coordinate row
III../. = third coordinate row
etc.
.../1 = upper coordinate half
.../2 = lower coordinate half
TEST CONDITIONS
- Battery fully charged, however, at least 11,5 V
- Engine mechanically O.K. (e.g. engine-valve timing, valve clearance, compression etc.)
- Engine at normal operating temperature approx. + 80 Grad C (if necessary)
- All connectors of wiring harness correctly seated
- Engine ground connections O.K.
Fuel-pump run-on
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Control unit
5 Tank ventilation
There are no special test instructions for this component
6 Idle-speed control
7 Fuel-pump run-on
8 Control unit
There are no special test instructions for this component
4 Ignition timing
5 Fuel pressure
6 Electric fuel pump
7 Load signal
8 Intake system (air)
There are no special test instructions for this component
9 Tank ventilation
There are no special test instructions for this component
10
Idle/exhaust-gas adjustment
13
Idle-speed control
14
15
Overrun cutoff
16
17
Control unit
4 Ignition timing
5 Load signal
6 Intake system (air)
There are no special test instructions for this component
10
Full-load enrichment
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14
Control unit
ENGINE PINGING/KNOCKING
Keep to sequence!
ENGINE OVERHEATING
Keep to sequence!
6 Interference-suppression resistors
7 Firing order
8 Ignition timing
9 Knock sensor
10
Fuel pressure
Load signal
13
14
Tank ventilation
15
16
17
Idle/exhaust-gas adjustment
18
Idle-speed control
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20
Full-load enrichment
21
Charge-air pressure
22
Overrun cutoff
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24
Fuel-pump run-on
25
Control unit
TEST STEP 1
Switch, V: 5
Switch, ohms: Terminals: 25 - 13
Component/function:
Term. 1 signal from ignition coil
Test instructions/conditions:
Ignition ON
SET VALUES:
5...7 V
TEST STEP 2
Switch, V: 6
Switch, ohms: Terminals: 14 - 13
Component/function:
TEST STEP 3
Switch, V: 7
Switch, ohms: Terminals: 3 - 13
Component/function:
Electric-fuel-pump relay
Test instructions/conditions:
Ignition ON
SET VALUES:
8...15 V
TEST STEP 4
Switch, V: 8
Switch, ohms: Terminals: 1 - 13
Component/function:
Lead term. 50 (starting motor)
Test instructions/conditions:
Start engine
SET VALUES:
8...15 V
TEST STEP 5
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 11
Terminals: 10 - 6
Component/function:
Coolant temperature sensor
Test instructions/conditions:
None
SET VALUES:
Resistance at
+20...+40 Grad C: 2,5...1,3 kOhm
approx. +80 Grad C: 280...360 Ohm
TEST STEP 6
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 12
Terminals: 9 - 6
Component/function:
Intake-air temperature sensor
Test instructions/conditions:
None
SET VALUES:
Resistance at
+20...+40 Grad C: 2,5...1,3 kOhm
approx. +80 Grad C: 280...360 Ohm
TEST STEP 7
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 13
Terminals: 5 - 6
Component/function:
CO potentiometer
Test instructions/conditions:
None
SET VALUES:
0...2 kOhm
TEST STEP 8
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 14
Terminals: 11 - 6
Component/function:
Throttle-valve switch, idle
Test instructions/conditions:
Throttle valve closed / open
SET VALUES:
0...10 Ohm / infinity ohms
Switching point:
0,5...1,5 Grad before idle stop
TEST STEP 9
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 15
Terminals: 15 - 6
Component/function:
Throttle-valve switch, full load
Test instructions/conditions:
Throttle valve closed / open
SET VALUES:
infinity ohms / 0...10 Ohm
Switching point:
TEST STEP 10
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 16
Terminals: 8 - 6
Component/function:
Leads, magnetic pulse generator
Test instructions/conditions:
Disconnect plugs from magnetic pulse generator, bridge all 3 connections.
SET VALUES:
0...10 Ohm
TEST STEP 11
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 17
Terminals: 18 - 6
Component/function:
Leads, magnetic pulse generator
Test instructions/conditions:
Disconnect plugs from magnetic pulse generator, bridge all 3 connections.
SET VALUES:
0...10 Ohm
TEST STEP 12
Switch, V: Arrow
Switch, ohms: 18
Terminals: 2 - 13
Component/function:
Leads to lambda sensor
Test instructions/conditions:
Pull apart lambda sensor plug connection, connect sensor lead on control-unit end to ground.
SET VALUES:
0...10 Ohm
SET VALUES:
infinity ohms
COMPONENT/FUNCTIONAL TEST
Magnetic-pulse-generator voltage supply:
Control-unit and ignition-distributor plugs connected, push back rubber sleeve on ignitiondistributor plug, ignition ON, measure voltage at term. 3 (+) and term. 1 (-).
Set value: 9...14 V
Magnetic-pulse-generator switching function:
Plug connections as above, special input of motortester connected to center connection of
ignitiondistributor plug term. 2 (0), start engine.
Set value: rectangular pulses
Primary signal:
Control-unit and ignition-distributor plugs connected, motortester connected to ignition coil term. 15
(+) and term. 1 (-), start engine
Set values: Primary voltage/tachometer (any value)
Ignition timing:
Engine at normal operating temperature, plug disconnected from coolant temperature sensor, engine
speed 2000...2500 1/min, measure ignition timing (using timing light (strobe) TDC sensor).
Set value: 4...8 Grad before TDC
If necessary, adjust ignition timing by turning the ignition distributor.
Set value for setting:
Ignition-timing advance:
Measure ignition timing with engine speed n = 2500 1/min and coolant temperature sensor
disconnected, and note down value. Reconnect the temperature sensor and measure the ignition
timing again at n = 2500 1/min. The difference between the two values is the ignition-timing
advance.
Set value: 20...30 Grad
If no advance is measured, either a lead to the coolant temperature sensor is open-circuited, or the
control unit is defective.
Load signal:
An absolute pressure sensor in the control unit acts as the load-signal sensor: this sensor converts the
instantaneous intake-manifold pressure into a corresponding voltage and transfers this value to the
control unit. The sensor can be tested separately.
Important: the length of the connecting hose (1 m) between the throttle-valve assembly and controlunit connection must not be altered. Check the hose for leaks and kinks and ensure it provides good
throughflow. Use only an original hose.
Idle/Exhaust-gas adjustment:
Note: when setting the idle speed, always check and set the idle speed, CO content and ignition
timing together. The lambda sensor must remain connected.
Requirements:
* Engine-oil temperature > 80 Grad C
* Electrical loads switched off (radiator fan must not be running)
* Throttle-valve switch O.K.
Idle-speed control:
1. Check idle actuator:
Disconnect plug, measure internal resistance
Set value: 2...10 Ohm
(Check rotary slider for freedom of movement)
2. Check control:
Requirements:
* Engine-oil temperature > 80 Grad C,
* Coolant temperature sensor O.K.
* Idle setting O.K.
* Induction system not leaking.
Note: the control unit can fluctuate between 400 and 1200 mA due to loads such as air conditioner
or headlamps etc. being switched ON. If set values are not obtained, control unit defective.
Full-load enrichment:
Connect the motortester to measure the ignition timing and engine speed. Run engine at idle.
Measure the engine timing and engine speed. Note down the values. Actuate the full-load throttlevalve switch manually (arrow).
Set value: engine speed must rise or fluctuate (hunt).
If set value is not obtained, check throttle-valve switch.
Charge-air pressure:
* Test requirements:
Idle setting, knock sensor, connecting hose from throttle-valve housing to Digifant control unit O.K.,
engine-oil temperature> 80 Grad C.
* Test:
- connect pressure gauge to pressure regulator using T-piece, start engine and leave to run at idle disconnect plugs from coolant temperature sensor and from CO potentiometer.
Overrun cutoff:
Using the motortester (oscilloscope), pick up the injection signal at the common injection-valve plug
(Fig.). Use the test lead 1 684 463 093 to do this. Start engine and run at idle. Increase the engine
speed to approx. 3000 1/min and release the accelerator mechanism abruptly.
Set value: injection signal is suppressed (overrun phase) and must cut in again above the idle speed.
Fuel-pump run-on:
Connect fuel pressure gauge between fuel-distribution pipe and the pressure switch for fuel-pump
run-on. Start engine and run at idle. Fuel pressure reading approx. 2,5 bar. Ignition OFF. Disconnect
plug from fuel-pressure switch (1) and measure resistance of the fuel-pressure switch.
Set value: approx. 0 Ohm
SET VALUES
* Electric fuel pump:
Fuel delivery (measured in return)
-> 09.89 > 630 ccm/30s
10.89-> > 750 ccm/30s
Supply voltage under load at least 12 V
* Pressure regulator:
Fuel pressure at idle speed and with vacuum hose disconnected approx. 3,0 bar
connected approx. 2,5 bar
Holding pressure after 10 min at least 2,0 bar
* Injection valve
Resistance 15...20 Ohm
Leak rate 2 drops/min
* Idle actuator
Resistance 2,0...10,0 Ohm
* Knock sensor
Tightening torque approx. 20 Nm
* Ignition coil
Primary resistance 0,6...0,8 Ohm
Secondary resistance 6,9...8,5 kOhm
* Ignition timing
Test value 4...8 Grad before TDC
Setting value 5...7 Grad before TDC
Advance value about 20...30 Grad
* Lambda sensor:
Tightening torque approx. 50 Nm
Heater resistance 3...4 Ohm
B1 = Knock sensor
B2 = Coolant temperature sensor
B3 = Engine-speed and reference-mark sensor
B4 = CO potentiometer with intake-air temperature sensor
B5 = Lambda sensor
E = Ignition coil
K1 = Electric-fuel-pump relay
K2 = Main relay
K3 = Relay for lambda-sensor heater
S1 = Throttle-valve switch, idle
S2 = Throttle-valve switch, full load
T1 = Ignition coil
Y1 = Idle actuator
The indications "right" and "left" always refer to the forward direction of travel. Removing the
Digifant control unit: remove covering 1 above the fan on the right-hand side of the water box.
Afterwards, loosen the collar nut using a short socket wrench 10 (width across flats 2 mm). Lift
control unit together with its carrying plate and push it to the right. Disconnect plug from control
unit (ignition OFF) and remove the Digifant control unit. Install in reverse order.