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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 97 (1.8L - GENERIC SCAN TOOL, ENGINE CODE(S): AWP, AWW, AWD (A4 PLATFORM))ST - GENERIC SCAN TOOLDIAGNOSTIC MODESDIAGNOSTIC MODE 08: TANK LEAK TESTNOTES
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Diagnostic Mode 08: Tank leak test: Notes

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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Diagnostic Mode 08 is used to determine if the fuel system may be leaking.

Depending on the scan tool being used, the function test in Diagnostic Mode 08 may or may not be able to be performed.

If the scan tool being used will operate Diagnostic Mode 08, perform the test below: Function test  .

If the scan tool being used will not operate Diagnostic Mode 08, refer to → Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister system, checking for proper seal  .

NOTE:
  • Always follow the manufacturers instructions for the scan tool being used.
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