Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Testing
Carbon Monoxide Content: Testing β 1994 Audi S4 Service Manual & Component Testing >> Idle Control Systems >> Carbon Monoxide Content >> Testing Carbon Monoxide Content: Testing NOTE: DO NOT take measurements while radiator cooling fan is operating. NOTE: If the adapter has been used for fuel system testing, DO NOT use it for emission sampling. Residual fuel traces will make CO/HC readings inaccurate. Connect (VAG 1363) CO tester to CO tap tube, near Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S), using adapter (VAG 1363/3). See Fig 1. Start engine and let idle. CO content must be 0.5-0.9 percent. See IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL table. NOTE: Failure of one spark plug increases CO content significantly. If NO: Ensure that all spark plugs are operating properly. If spark plugs are Okay, but CO is still NOT to specification, perform the following steps: Read DTC memory again. Initiate Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM). See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. Check engine Basic Setting values in display channel 3 (display field, oxygen sensor). Make the necessary repairs. Fig 1: Connecting Carbon monoxide Tester To CO. Tap Tube (Port) [IMAGE: http://127.0.0.1:8080/images25/G00177375/] Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL Application Idle RPM CO Level 2.22L Turbo Man. Trans. (1) 770-830 0.5-0.9% (1) Trans. in Neutral. Radiator cooling fan clutch not engage.
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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.
