Test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system
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Test requirements 

Work procedure 

  • Read readiness code. Refer to Readiness code, reading 
  • Let engine run at idle.
  • Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored".
  • Select the "Test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system".
  • Check specified values at idle.

Evaluation test-ID 05: Tank ventilation system 

Tank ventilation system  Specified value: 
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve(s)  min.  max. 
Passive test (can only check OK)    
  • Engine code AFP
0.148 ---
  • Engine code BDF
0.148 ---
  • Engine code BJS
0.148 ---
Active test: Deviation of oxygen sensor control in direction "lean" (can only check OK), short test    
  • Engine code AFP
0.060 ---
  • Engine code BDF
0.070 ---
  • Engine code BJS
0.070 ---
Tank ventilation system  Specified value: 
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve(s)  min.  max. 
Active test: Deviation of oxygen sensor control in direction "rich" (can only check OK), short test    
  • Engine code AFP
-0.060 ---
  • Engine code BDF
-0.070 ---
  • Engine code BJS
-0.070 ---
Active test: Air balance at idle OK, also short test    
  • Engine code AFP
25% ---
  • Engine code BDF
25% ---
  • Engine code BJS
35% ---
Active test: Air balance at idle not OK, also short test    
  • Engine code AFP
25% ---
  • Engine code BDF
25% ---
  • Engine code BJS
35% ---
Tank ventilation system  Specified value: 
Tank seal  min.  max. 
Large/small leak    
  • Engine code AFP
1.9 ---
  • Engine code BDF
1.6 to 1.7 ---
  • Engine code BJS
1.6 to 1.7 ---
Reed contact does not close    
  • Engine code AFP
--- 0.5
  • Engine code BDF
--- 0.5
  • Engine code BJS
--- 0.5
Reed contact does not open    
  • Engine code AFP
--- 30.0
  • Engine code BDF
--- 30.0
  • Engine code BJS
--- 30.0
Tank ventilation system  Specified value: 
Tank seal  min.  max. 
Tank ventilation system not OK during initial flush    
  • Engine code AFP
0.0 ---
  • Engine code BDF
0.0 ---
  • Engine code BJS
25.0 ---
Pinhole leak    
  • Engine code AFP
5.8 ---
  • Engine code BDF
5.8 ---
  • Engine code BJS
7.5 ---
  • End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If specified values are not obtained:

Vehicles with engine code BJS 

Continuation for all vehicles 

RENDER: 1.0x

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

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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