Mpfi - Audi A6 C4

Locating Faults
Check of the control signal to the ignition amplifier from AUDI MPFI, pin A1, A2 and A3
This is an output signal from the control unit to control ignition. The control unit emits ignition pulses,
which control the ignition amplifier. There are several possible causes of an absent signal:
• a discontinuity in the wiring or connectors.
• A defective or absent main input signal to the system such as:
- Hall sensor
- Engine speed sensor
- TDC sensor
- Ground connection
• A faulty control unit, although this is most unlikely as the failure rate for control units is very low.
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the 64-pin connector from the control unit. Connect the
Autodiagnose Break-out Box (A0201-1) and the 64-pin adapter (A020243-1) to the car's wiring harness
only. Do not reconnect the control unit.
2. Measure the resistance of the cable between ground and the ignition amplifier, pin G. Desired value: 0
Q,
Possible cause of fault: Wiring or connectors.
3. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin A1/ A2/A3 and ignition amplifier,
pin 1/2/3. Desired value: 0 Q.
4. Connect the Autodiagnose Break-out Box and the 64-pin adapter between the car's wiring harness and
the control unit.
5. Connect the ignition amplifier contact and check with a test lamp that pulses is received at the ignition
coil pin nr 1 (-) when the starter motor is turned over.
Possible cause of fault: Circuit-breaker (possibly ignition amplifier), ignition coil or wiring on primary
side.
Check of power supply to hall sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin A4

1. Disconnect the 64-pin connector from the control unit. Connect the Autodiagnose Break-out Box
(A0201-1) and the 64-pin adapter (A020243-1) between the car's wiring harness and the control unit.
2. Turn on the ignition and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin A4 and D9. Desired
value: 12 V
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connectors, sensor or control unit.
Check of engine speed signal from hall sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin A5
This is an input signal to the control unit from the hall sensor; it indicates engine speed.
(A0201-1) and the 64-pin adapter (A020243-1) to the car's wiring harness only. Do not reconnect the
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin A5 and hall sensor, pin 5 (see
workshop manual). Desired value: 0 C1
3. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin AlO and at the hall sensors
negative connector (-). Desired value: 0 Q,
4. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin A4 and at the hall sensor's positive
connector (+). Desired value: 0 Q,
the control unit.
6. Start the engine and check that pulses from the hall sensor are received at the Break-out Box, pin A5.
Possible cause of fault: Hall sensor.
Check of signal from coolant temperature sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin A6

This is an input signal to the control unit from the coolant temperature sensor (type NTC with a negative
temperature coefficient).
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin A6 and coolant temperature
sensor, pin 1 (see workshop manual). Desired value: 0 ^
3. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin A12 and coolant temperature
sensor, pin 2. Desired value: 0 Q,
4. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin A6 and A12. Desired values: engine
temperature resistance (Q)
+ 20°C 2500 +40°C 1050 + 60°C 650 + 80°C 330
Possible cause of fault: Coolant temperature sensor.
Check of control signal to fuel pump relay from AUDI MPFI, pinA7
This is a control signal from the control unit to the fuel pump relay. The signal is grounded to activate the
pump relay after the engine has been turned over by the starter motor. There are several possible causes
for an absent signal including:
• Discontinuity in the wiring or connectors.
• A defective or absent main input signal to the system, such as:
- Hall sensor
- TDC sensor
- Ground connection
- Power supply
- Engine speed sensor
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AUDI MPFI ___ ______________ __ LOCATING FAULTS
• Faulty control unit, although this is most unlikely as the failure rate for control units is very low.
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin A7 and fuel pump relay pin 29/S
(see workshop manual). Desired value: 0 Q
the control unit.
4. Turn on the ignition and measure the voltage between fuel pump relay, pin 28/15 and ground. Desired
value: 12 V
6
Check of control signal to lambda sensor pre-heater from AUDI MPFI, pin A8
This is an output signal from the control unit. It controls the lambda sensor’s pre-heater relay.
control unit.
2. Disconnect the cable from the lambda sensor relay. Measure the resistance of the cable between Break-
out Box, pin A8 and the corresponding terminal, pin 85 (see workshop manual). Desired value: 0 Q
the control unit.
4. Start the engine and measure the voltage at the other terminal of the relay's connector. Desired value:
12 V
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connector, relay or fuel pump relay.
Check of ground connection to hall sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin A10
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin A10 and ground. Desired
value: 0 V
Check of ground connection to AUDI MPFI, pin A11, D1 and D9

These contacts are the control unit's ground connection.
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin A11/D1/D9 and ground. Desired value: 0 t2
Check of ground connection to coolant temperature sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin A12
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin A12 and ground. Desired
value: 0 V
10
Check of status signal from the air conditioning system to AUDI MPFI, pin B1 and BH
This is a status signal from the air conditioning system. When it is active, the control unit will respond by
opening the LFR valve slightly to compensate for the stress.
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin B1/B11 and the air conditioning system.
Desired value: 0 Q,
11
Check of late gear change signal from the automatic gearbox to AUDI MPFI, pin B2
This is a status signal from the automatic gearbox to the control unit. When the automatic gearbox
changes gear, the control unit responds by reducing priming to facilitate a smoother gear change.
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin B2 and the automatic gearbox. Desired value:
0Q
12
Check of status signal from the automatic gearbox to sys-tem AUDI MPFI, pin B3
This is a signal that provides the control unit with information on when a gear is engaged in the drive
mode. The control unit responds by opening the LFR valve slightly to compensate for the stress.
control unit.
0 Q,
13
Check of throttle potentiometer's information signal to the automatic gearbox from AUDI MPFI,
pin B7
This is a signal from the control unit of the automatic gearbox. The control unit converts the throttle
potentiometer's analogue signal to a digital signal, which is then used by the automatic gearbox to
determine the points at which the gear is changed.
control unit,
0 Q.
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Check of signal from the speedometer to AUDI MPFI, pin B9

This is a signal from the speedometer, which transmits a digital signal to the control unit.
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin B9 and the speedometer. Desired value: 0 Q,
the control unit.
6. Start the engine and check that pulses from the speedometer are received at the Break-out Box, pin B9.
Possible cause of fault: Speedometer.
15
Check of engine speed signal to revolution counter from AUDI MPFI, pin B10
This is an output signal from the control unit indicating engine speed for the car's tachometer, for
example.
1. Disconnect the 64-pin connector from the control unit and connect the Autodiagnose Break-out Box
2. Start the engine and check (use oscilloscope or similar) that pulses are received at the Break-out Box,
pin B10.
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connectors or control unit.
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Check of ground connection to TDC sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin B15
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin B15 and ground. Desired
value: 0 V Possible cause of fault: Wiring or connectors.
17
Check of ground connection to engine speed sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin B17
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin B17 and ground. Desired
value: 0 V
18
Check of signal from engine speed sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin 818
This is an input signal to the control unit from the engine speed sensor. The signal indicates engine speed
and top dead center.
1. Check the clearance between the sensor and the ring gear (see workshop manual) and that the cogs are
clean.
control unit.
3. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin B18 and B17. Desired value: 1200 Q,
Possible cause of fault: Engine speed sensor.
4. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin B18 and the engine speed sensor,
pin 2. Desired: 0 f2
5. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin B17 and the engine speed sensor,
pin 1. Desired: 0 0
the control unit.
7. Start or crank the engine and check that pulses from engine speed sensor are received at Break-out
Box, pin B18 (use oscilloscope or similar). If the engine does not start, the signal level is lower but will
be displayed on the oscilloscope.
Possible cause of fault: Engine speed sensor, dirt between cogs or gap between engine speed sensor and
fly-wheel.
19
Check of signal from TDC sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin B19

This is an input signal to the control unit from the TDC sensor. The signal indicates engine speed and top
dead center.
1. Check the clearance between the sensor and the ring gear (see workshop manual) and that the cogs are
clean.
control unit.
3. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin B19 and B15. Desired value: 1200 ^ Possible
cause of fault: TDC sensor.
4. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin B19 and the TDC sensor, pin 2.
Desired: 0 Q.
5. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin B15 and the TDC sensor, pin 1.
Desired: 0 Q
the control unit.
7. Start or crank the engine and check that pulses from TDC sensor are received at Break-out Box, pin
B19 (use oscilloscope or similar). If the engine does not start, the signal level is lower but will be
displayed on the oscilloscope.
Possible cause of fault: TDC sensor, dirt between cogs or gap between TDC sensor and flywheel.
20
Check of signal from air temperature sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin C1

This is an input signal to the control unit from the air temperature sensor (type NTC with a negative
temperature coefficient).
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin C1 and the air temperature sensor,
pin 1 (see workshop manual). Desired value: 0 Q Possible cause of fault: Wiring or connectors.
3. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin C9 and air temperature sensor, pin
2. Desired value: 0 0
4. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin C1 and C9. Desired values: air temperature
resistance (Q)
+ 20°C 6300 + 40°C 2500 + 60°C 1300 + 80°C 630
Possible cause of fault: Air temperature sensor.
21
Check of signal from lambda sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin C2 and C3

This is an input signal to the control unit from the lambda sensor. It is only found on cars fitted with
catalytic converters and is used for the fine adjustment of the ratio of fuel to air to approx. 1:14.6 (by
weight). This ratio is called lambda = 1.
The following test conditions must be met as the Multi-Tester Plus checks that the lambda sensor signal
level lies between 0 and 1 V:
• Engine temperature must exceed +70°C.
• The engine must not be idling - some sensors cool down after long periods of idling and oscillation
ceases.
• The engine must not be at full throttle - the sensor signal then be-comes constant at approx. 1 V.
• Fuel cut-off should not be activated - the sensor signal then becomes constant at approx. 0 V.
• Engine speed below 2,500 rpm.
1. Check the sensor's pre-heating (if fitted) by measuring the voltage at the sensor connector while the
engine is running. Desired value: 12 V
2. Check the resistance in the heating coil by disassembling the connector for the pre-heater and
measuring the resistance. Desired value: 5 Q
Possible cause of fault: Lambda sensor.
3. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature and maintain engine speed at approximately
2,500 rpm. Execute the LAMBDA SENSOR special test and confirm that the lambda sensor signals
fluctuate between 0 and 1 V. The signal should oscillate about once a second. Oscillations of longer
duration indicate that the sensor may be polluted and should be replaced.
4. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the 64-pin connector from the control unit. Connect the
Autodiagnose Break-out Box (A0201-1) and the 64-pin adapter (A020243-1) to the car's wiring harness
only. Do not reconnect the control unit.
5. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin C2/C3 and ground. If the reading is
approximately 0 ^2 the sensor has short-circuited and is no longer functioning. Repeat the measurement
at the sensor connector to determine whether the short circuit is in the sensor or the cable between the
sensor and the control unit.
22
Check of power supply to the throttle potentiometer from AUDI MPFI, pin C4
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin C4 and C12. Desired value: 5
V
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connectors, throttle potentiometer or control unit.
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Check of signal from throttle potentiometer to AUDI MPFI, pin C5

This is an input signal from the throttle potentiometer to the control unit. The output signal varies in
response to the throttle position. Two signal properties are tested; level and continuity.
Signal level fault
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin C5 and throttle potentiometer, pin
3 (see workshop manual). Desired value: 0 t2 Possible cause of fault: Wiring or connectors.
3. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin C4 and throttle potentiometer, pin
1. Desired value: 0 Q
4. Measure the resistance of the cable between the Break-out Box, pin C12 and throttle potentiometer,
pin 2. Desired value: 0 Q,
5. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin C5 and pin C12. Desired value: 4,6 kf2
Possible cause of fault: Throttle potentiometer.
6. Connect the Auto diagnose Break-out Box and the 64-pin adapter between the car's wiring harness and
the control unit.
7. Turn on the ignition and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin C4 and C12. Desired
value: 5 V
Possible cause of fault: Ground connection, throttle potentiometer or control unit.
Continuity fault
When this fault is reported it is most likely that the potentiometer's track is faulty.
1. Replace the potentiometer.
2. Repeat the test with the Multi-Tester Plus.
24
Check of ground connection to air temperature sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin C9
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin C9 and ground. Desired
value: 0 V
25
Check of ground connection to throttle potentiometer from AUDI MPFI, pin C12
2. Start the engine and measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin C12 and ground. Desired
value: 0 V
26
Check of power supply from ignition switch (terminal 15) to AUDI MPFI, pin D4
This is an input signal to the control unit from the ignition switch. It indicates that the ignition is on.
1. Turn on the ignition and measure the voltage at the ignition coil's positive pole (terminal 15). Desired
value: 12-14 V
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connectors or ignition switch.
2. Turn of the ignition and disconnect the 64-pin connector from the control unit. Connect the
Autodiagnose Break-out Box (A0201-1) and the 64-pin adapter (A020243-1) between the car's wiring
harness and the control unit.
3. Check that the fuse is not damaged. The fuse, identifiable by its yellow casing, is located next to the
control unit together with the other fuses.
4. Measure the voltage between the Break-out Box, pin D4 and Dl. Desired value: 12 V
Note
The terminal 15 supply provides the stop signal for the Multi-Tester Plus test program. This means that
an absent signal is interpreted as a stopped engine. Nevertheless, a faulty signal will be detected at the
start of the test.
27
Check of constant power supply from battery to AUDI MPFI, pin D5

This connection provides the control unit with a constant power supply from the battery to maintain
retention of those presets the control unit has "learnt".
control unit.
2. Measure the resistance between the Break-out Box, pin D5 and the battery's positive pole. Desired
value: 0 SI
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connectors or fuse.
3. Measure the voltage between the battery's positive pole and ground. Desired value: 12-14 V Possible
cause of fault: Battery.
38 A01090243-1 / 97-08-28
28
Check of control signal to the injection valve from AUDI MPFI, pin D6, D7, D8, D13, D14 and
D15
This is an output signal from the control unit to the injection valve, which controls fuel metering.
1. Turn on the ignition and measure the power supply to the injection valve. Desired value: 12-14 V.
Possible cause of fault: Wiring, connectors or the main relay.
3. Check that the fuse is not damaged. The fuse, identifiable by its red casing, is located next to the
control box together with the other fuses.
2. Check the opening pulse by measuring the voltage across the injection valves with a test lamp
(measure from the rear of one of the connectors on any injector). At low rpm the lamp should flash; it
should shine with even intensity at higher rpm. If incorrect:
- disconnect the 64-pin connector from the control unit. Connect the Autodiagnose Break-out Box
Repeat corresponding measurement between the Break-out Box, pin D6/D7/D8/D13/D14/D15 and D4.
3. In the case of a suspected discontinuity between AUDI MPFI, pin D6/D7/ D8/D13/D14/D15 and the
injector, make the following measurement:
- turn off the ignition and disconnect the connector from the control unit. Measure the resistance between
the Break-out Box, pin D6/D7/ D8/D13/D14/D15 and the terminal on the injector's connector (see
workshop manual). Desired value: 0 Q
4. Measure the resistance across each individual injector with the injector connector terminal removed
(i.e. directly on the injectors). Desired value: 17 ^
Possible cause of fault: Injector.
Note
The test is discontinued during fuel cut-off.
Injector failure can also have a mechanical cause (lining, etc.). Such faults are not registered by the
Multi-Tester Plus. In such a case, a flow check must be carried out on each injector.
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Check of the control signal to the tank ventilation valve from AUDI MPFI, pin D12
This is an output signal from the control unit. It regulates the valve that ventilates the fuel tank. The value
should vary between 1 and 99 % when accelerating.
control unit.
2. Disconnect the cable from the tank ventilation valve. Measure the resistance of the cable between the
Break-out Box, pin D12 and connector, pin 2 (see workshop manual). Desired value: 0 Q,
3. Measure the resistance of the cable between tank valve and fuel pump relay. Desired value: 0 Q,
4. Measure the resistance between the valve's terminals. Desired value: 30 ^1 Possible cause of fault:
Tank ventilation valve.
Index
Air conditioning system .................................................................. 19, 20, 30

Air temperature sensor .................................................... 7, 13, 21, 22, 34, 37
Automatic gear box ........................................................................ 19, 30, 31
Battery ......................................................................................... 10, 23, 38
Continuous static test .............................................................................. 6, 8
Coolant temperature sensor ............................................. 7, 13, 18, 19, 27, 29
Engine speed sensor ....................................................................... 20, 32, 33
Fuel pump relay ................................................................................... 18, 27
Ground .............................................................. 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 29, 32, 37
Hall sensor ...................................................................... 6, 11, 17, 18, 26, 29
Ignition amplifier ................................................................................... 17, 25
Ignition switch ...................................................................................... 23, 38
Injection valve ................................................................................ 23, 24, 39
Intake manifold .......................................................................................... 22
Lambda sensor ........................................................................ 6, 7, 12, 21, 35
Lambda sensor pre-heater ..................................................................... 18, 28
Late gear change .................................................................................... 19, 30
Revolution counter ................................................................................. 20, 32
Speedometer .......................................................................................... 19, 31
Static test ...................................................................................................... 6
Tank ventilation ..................................................................................... 24, 40
TDC sensor ...................................................................................... 20, 32, 33
Terminal 15 ............................................................................................ 23, 38
Throttle potentiometer ............................................... 6, 9, 10, 19, 22, 31, 36, 37
Throttle test ............................................................................................... 6, 9
Interface - Signal Locations
A1 Control signal to ignition amplifier cyl 1 +6 B1 Status signal from air conditioning system
A2 Control signal to ignition amplifier cyl 2+4 B2 Late gear change
A3 Control signal to ignition amplifier cyl 3+5 B3 Status signal from automatic gearbox
A4 Power supply to hall sensor B4 Idle switch
A5 Engine speed signal from hall sensor B5 Diagnosis
A6 Signal from coolant temperature sensor B6 Diagnosis
A7 Control signal to fuel pump relay B7 Throttle potentiometer information to automatic
A8 Control signal to lambda sensor pre-heater gear box
A9 Not connected B8 Computer/Automatic gearbox information on
A10 Ground to hall sensor fuel
A11 Ground B9 Signal from speedometer (out)
A12 Ground to coolant temperature sensor B10 Engine speed signal to revolution counter (out)
B11 Status signal from air conditioning system
B12 Not connected
B13 Not connected
B14 TDC sensor
B15 Ground to TDC sensor
B16 Shielding engine speed sensor
B17 Ground to engine speed sensor
B18 Signal from TDC sensor
B19 Signal from engine speed sensor
B20 Not connected
C1 Signal from air temperature sensor
C2 Signal from lambda sensor
C3 Signal from lambda sensor
C4 Power supply to throttle potentiometer
C5 Signal from throttle potentiometer
C6 Not connected
C7 Knock sensor 1
C8 Knock sensor 2
C9 Ground to air temperature sensor
C10 Lambda sensor C2 shielding
C11 Lambda sensor C3 shielding
C12 Ground to throttle potentiometer
C13 Knock sensor 1 shielding
C14 Knock sensor 1 ground
C15 Knock sensor 2 shielding
C16 Knock sensor 2 ground
D1 Ground at intake manifold D2 LFRA
03 LFRD
04 Power from ignition switch (terminal 15) D5 Constant power supply from battery
(terminal 30)
D6 Control signal to injection valve cyl 1 D7 Control signal to injection valve cyl 2 D8 Control signal to
injection valve cyl 3 D9 Ground D10 LFR B D11 LFRC
D12 Control signal to tank ventilation valve D13 Control signal to injection valve cyl 4 D14 Control
signal to injection valve cyl 5 D15 Control signal to injection valve cyl 6 D16 Flashing code
Wiring Diagram AUDI MPFI

This wiring diagram is an example. Check in the relevant workshop manual for the diagram of the car
you are working with.

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Locating Faults

Check of power supply to hall sensor from AUDI MPFI, pin A4

Check of signal from coolant temperature sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin A6

Check of ground connection to AUDI MPFI, pin A11, D1 and D9

Check of signal from the speedometer to AUDI MPFI, pin B9

Check of signal from TDC sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin B19

Check of signal from air temperature sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin C1

Check of signal from lambda sensor to AUDI MPFI, pin C2 and C3

Check of signal from throttle potentiometer to AUDI MPFI, pin C5

Check of constant power supply from battery to AUDI MPFI, pin D5

Air conditioning system .................................................................. 19, 20, 30

Interface - Signal Locations

Wiring Diagram AUDI MPFI

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