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Post09-04-2007, 17:28    Subject: Troubleshooting Lambda Control - Error Code 033 Quote

Hello,

I'm having trouble troubleshooting the Lambda control system.

According to the representative's guide, this concerns measurement block 033.

Display field 1: -10.0% ..... 10.0%, with a fluctuation of at least 2%.
Display field 2: Oxygen sensor voltage. Must oscillate at least 20 times per minute within the range of 0.0 to 1.0V.

The reading on indicator field 1 is within the normal range. The display shows a reading of -2% at idle, increases to 5% when the accelerator is pressed, and then returns to the idle reading.

Test of display field 2, voltage 1.45-1.56V, no oscillation.

Was ist da Los ??? Why 1.45V???


Error in the control unit after some time.

P0130 - 16514 B1, Intermittent circuit fault.

According to the VW workshop, the sensor has been tested and is functioning correctly; the problem is likely located elsewhere.


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Hello again,

After analyzing the log file, when the engine speed drops from approximately 2700 to 800 RPM, the voltage jumps from about 1.5V to approximately 3.5V at its peak, and then immediately drops back down to 1.5V.

As far as I have read, and according to the manual, the probe voltage should only be between 0-1 V....


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Post09-04-2007, 23:19    Subject: Troubleshooting Lambda Control - Error Code 033 Quote

'I'm sorry, but I completely don't understand the context here.'

What kind of car is it?
Welches Steuergerät? Part number?

Either it's a wiring issue or a sensor problem... although I'm leaning towards the latter, even though they claim otherwise.


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Post10-04-2007, 9:06    Subject: Troubleshooting Lambda Control - Error Code 033 Quote

Hello,

It concerns a system with two sensors: a pre-catalytic converter sensor and a post-catalytic converter sensor.

Based on the label files, I've found that the actual value should fluctuate between 1.4 and 1.6V. So, that's now clarified.

What seems strange to me is the brief voltage spike, reaching up to 3.6V at its peak, when the motor speed is reduced, followed by a drop back to idle voltage.

Voltage spikes only occur when gas is being released; otherwise, the voltage remains between 1.4 and 1.6V.

Question:
Are these voltage spikes normal? Or could they trigger the intermittent error?


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Post10-04-2007, 9:08    Subject: Troubleshooting Lambda Control - Error Code 033 Quote

Otter wrote:
Voltage spikes only occur after the gas is removed; otherwise, the voltage is always between 1.4...1.6V.

Question:
Are these voltage spikes normal?
Or could they trigger the occasional error?

I would normally say it's running normally, because the turbocharger is off and therefore it's only running on oxygen... But you're an exotic, because you're a
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Post10-04-2007, 12:59    Subject: Troubleshooting Lambda Control - Error Code 033 Quote

Hello,

Does it always have to be EXOT or what???

I would also like to know if anyone else thinks the voltage spikes are okay!

Next question:
Is the vehicle mentioned above (first registration 11/02) already capable of generating freeze frames? It should definitely be OBD-2 compliant.


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Post10-04-2007, 14:24    Subject: Troubleshooting Lambda Control - Error Code 033 Quote

The oxygen sensor voltage is crucial for determining the combustion efficiency (lambda value). This sensor measures the lambda value of the exhaust gases.

It's normal for this voltage to change depending on whether you're accelerating or not. When you accelerate, fuel is injected at a ratio of x:y.
Wenn du Gas dann wieder loslässt, wird kein benzin mehr eingespritzt und die abgaswerte und die Temperatur verändern sich. DIt must be so.

Since I'm not a specialist here, my wording might not be perfect, but I don't see where the problem lies.
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