1994 Audi S4FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Injectors Checking

NOTE: When substituting fuel injectors, use only original equipment fuel injectors, designed for 5-cylinder Multiport Fuel Injection.
  1. Initiate Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) using (VAG 1551). See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
  2. All fuel injectors must "click." If one or more fuel injectors do NOT "click:" Check fuel injectors electrically. See FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCEΒ .
  3. If fuel injectors are Okay electrically (injector resistance). Substitute known good fuel injectors for those that fail to "click." Repeat Output DTM. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
  4. If substituted fuel injector(s) now "click:" Replace malfunctioning fuel injector(s). If known good fuel injector(s) still fail to "click." Check fuel injector actuation. See FUEL INJECTORS ACTUATIONΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.