VAGCOM Faults (Lambda) Advice Please

[bmouthboyo]

Hi all,

I purchased a VAGCOM connector from ebay the other day http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200512414038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

which works fine with the lite version of VCDS privided with it www.directdownload.bz/VAG_VCDS.zip but not on the VAGCOM 5.041 that I managed to source. It just says "interface not found", so for now I have to use the free basic version which doesn't seem to show all the fault codes. (Help would be much appreciated)

Anyway the results:

Chassis Type: 1H - VW Golf/Vento III
Scan: 01,02,03,08,12,15,25,41,56
 
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Address 01: Engine       Labels: 037-906-025-ADY.LBL
   Controller: 037 906 025 R
   Component: SIMOS 4S           2104
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 99999
1 Fault Found:
00537 - Lambda (Oxygen Sensor) Regulation
            18-10 - Upper Limit - Intermittent
Readiness: N/A

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Address 03: ABS Brakes       Labels: 3A0-907-379.LBL
   Controller: 3A0 907 379
   Component: ABS     ITTAE 20 GI V00
   Coding: 03604
   Shop #: WSC 00000
2 Faults Found:
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Right (G44)
            35-00 - -
00287 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
            16-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent


Can anyone advise on the error for the Lambda sensor? I have noticed not great MPG but within reason for a Gti with high mileage (168000).

Now where I am at a bit of a loss with this lite version is it seems there are 2 faults for the ABS system which tallies with the ABS light on, however it only shows 1.

Anything else I am missing there? Advice with errors and / or sourcing a VAGCOM version compatible with my hardware would be a godsend.

Thank you

[big_G_622]

i pm'd you a link for a full version of vagcom. hopefully it will work with the version you have!!! in regards to the lambda sensor i would just change it anyway - especially with high mileage like you have, its probably never been done. I done mine last year and it made a big difference to the general running of the car.

in regards to the abs fault. i would suspect that it is just the one fault, which would be the sensor you have listed. Generally on the mk3 if you have a multiple abs fault your hand brake light will stay on whilst driving. change the sensor then run another scan!!

hope that helps mate 

[bmouthboyo]

Big G thank you for your help, I have just come back on with my new results. Funnily enough the link you sent is the one I just got working, with a little playing around with bat files etc, I originally went for a newer one but must not have been compatible. Sound of you to help though mate 

Complete Results:

Chassis Type: 1H - VW G/J/V Mk3
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,25,56
 
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Address 01: Engine
   Controller: 037 906 025 R
   Component: SIMOS 4S           2104
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 99999
1 Fault Found:
00537 - Lambda (Oxygen Sensor) Regulation
            18-10 - Upper Limit - Intermittent
Readiness: N/A

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Address 03: ABS Brakes
   Controller: 3A0 907 379
   Component: ABS     ITTAE 20 GI V00
   Coding: 03604
   Shop #: WSC 00000
2 Faults Found:
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Rear Right (G44)
            35-00 - -
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Rear Right (G44)
            16-10 - Signal Outside Specifications - Intermittent

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I then used the measuring blocks function and took it for a little drive and the Rear Right speed did not change so fairly certain its the sensor

As for the Lambda is it worth going for a expensive part like NTK http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370391207921&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT given the mileage of my motor? or would a cheaper on suffice?

Could anyone tell me anymore about the Lambda fault from the data? or is it just a case of its not working right replace?

Also it sounds silly but is Rear Right the OSR ? i.e the rear wheel behind the driver seat?

[big_G_622]

your welcome buddy!!

here the thread i had for my lambda - there some info and a link about lambda's in general if your looking for some bedtime reading!! 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=155537.0

to be honest just change it. i went to the Eurocarparts in poole. cost about £55 for a bosch one - easy to change hardest part was unscrewing it as its in a bit of a balls ache position.

the abs sensor would be the one on the drivers side - best to change that too!!

[big_G_622]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_1995/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/exhausts/lambda-sensor/?710770395&1&fe18e3a91e78f9dc58c4c0c1c0966102350c4519&LAMS


thats the one i used!!!! 

[bmouthboyo]

Did it just plug in? or did you have to cut and splice to fit?

Also how easy was your sensor to remove? Did you heat it up?

Thanks

[big_G_622]

they come as four bare wires so i just crimped them on then used heat shrink over the top - should be good for at least another 160000 miles.

in regards to heating it up. i just drove it around for half an hour then it came out without too much trouble and some burnt fingers!!! 

[javalin]

or just buy the correct bosch one, and just unplug it, change it and plug the new one in.

[bmouthboyo]

Any idea of best price I can get bosch one from? Not sure if it's worth getting BQ parts when car is nearing end of its life?

[bmouthboyo]

Also does that VAG COM fault for the ABS inform whether I need to replace the Sensor or the ring?

It may help knowing that the ABS light came on about a year ago, at first intermittently but in the past 5 months permanently. So possible indication of wear?

Cheers