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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 98 (1.9L - FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH (A4 PLATFORM))23 DIESEL FUEL INJECTIONDIESEL DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM, SERVICINGSTART OF INJECTION, DYNAMICALLY CHECKING AND ADJUSTINGNOTES

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Start of injection, dynamically checking and adjusting: Notes

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes

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NOTE:

Dynamically checking and adjusting start of injection is only possible in function 04 "Engine basic setting".
The start of injection must always be checked after replacing the toothed belt or loosening the injection pump bolts or toothed belt sprockets and adjusted if necessary.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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Torque wrench 5 to 50 Nm V.A.G 1331
Scan tool V.A.G 1551/1552 or V.A.G 1552 with adapter cable V.A.G 1551/3

Checking and adjustment conditions

Mechanical engine basic setting OK.
Toothed belt tension OK.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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