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Misfire recognition, checking

Special tools and equipment 

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information System VAS 5051
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Work sequence 

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display

Read Measuring Value Block Q
Input display group number XXX

Indicated on display

Read Measuring Value Block 14 →
1 2 3 4

Indicated on display

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 014: Misfire recognition 
Display  xxx rpm xxx % xxx  --- 
Display  Engine speed Load Total misfire  Misfire recognition 
Range  min.: 550 RPM
max.: 7200 RPM
min.: 0
max.: 100
  Activated 
Not activated 
Specified value  600 to 820 rpm xx.x % 0 to 5  Activated 
--- --- If the specified value is not reached: Evaluation display field 3. Refer to Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3:  ---  

If specified value is reached:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display (function selection):

If specified value is not obtained:

Checking misfire recognition of the individual cylinder 

Fig 2: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 015: Misfire recognition of cylinders 1, 2 and 3 
Display  xxx  xxx  xxx  --- 
Display  Number of misfires in cylinder 1  Number of misfires in cylinder 2  Number of misfires in cylinder 3  Misfire recognition 
Range        Activated 
Not activated 
Specified value  Activated 
If nominal value is exceeded: Evaluation. Refer to Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3:  --- 
Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 016: Misfire recognition of cylinder 4. 
Display  xxx      --- 
Display  Number of misfires in cylinder 4      Misfire recognition 
Range        Activated 
Activated 
Specified value      Activated 
If nominal value is exceeded: Evaluation. Refer to Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3:  --- 
Evaluating display groups 014, 015 and 016, Display field 3:

Display field: 3  Possible cause  Corrective action 
Greater than 5
  • Faulty spark plug
  • Faulty spark plug connector
  • Ignition coil or output stage malfunction
 
  • Injector faulty
 
  • Crankcase housing leaking
  • Check compression
  • Check hose setup of crankcase ventilation for secure seating and for proper seal.