Monday, 28 November 2022

how to replace air quality sensor (G238 : 5K0907659) Tiguan 2017 : 263425 - Air Quality Sensor B10AF 04 [008] - Internal System Fault

2017 Mk2 Tiguan 150TDI 4Motion , yellow DTC light on

Fault code was

263425 - Air Quality Sensor
          B10AF 04 [008] - Internal System Fault

          Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00000001
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Reset counter: 243
                    Mileage: 77120 km
                    Date: 2022.08.28
                    Time: 10:16:46

                    Outside temperature: 19.0 °C
                    Voltage terminal 30: 14.3 V
                    System run time-Engine running time: 253 s
                    System run time-Terminal 15 on: 253 s
                    Air quality status: Malfunction
                    System run time-Engine running time: 253 s
                    System run time-Terminal 15 on: 253 s

threads that helped

https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/29183/

https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/25677/


non critical role, you can still drive the car 

  • Sensor for air quality detects pollutants in the ambient air (mostly gasoline and/or diesel fumes).
  • The Climatronic Control Module -J255- evaluates the signal from the Air Quality Sensor -G238-. The A/C system is activated depending on the strength and type of heavily polluted air.


This picture , 19 indicates the sensor G238
Note on my UK car this was incorrect, mine was on the passengers side (offside) for me

Air Quality Sensor -G238-, Removing and Installing is shown in the link below.
It also gives a comprehensive list of what the sensor does.

https://www.vwtiguan.org/874/additional_components_for_control_and_regulation.html

dont have access to TPS, so bought from autodoc £39 + 5 shipping, took 5 days

OEM Part number is 5K0907659 (superceeds 1K part number)


PIC

Options also for other sensors for £48 (Hella) £63 (Herth and Buss) and £89 (Vemo) , time will tell if the AIC part is ok

(If i chose again Id probably go for the Hella part as it looks like the part I removed : https://www.autodoc.co.uk/hella/7915637 )


Replacement is easy.

  • open bonnet
  • sensor is on the RHS (for a uk car)
  • remove 1 or more clips holding wiper arm back cover to car body on front edge
  • lift up the black plastic cover  (enough so you can gain access , you dont need to remove it)
  • remove black cover (optional) but its easy
  • push tabs to allow removal of sensor from car body bracket
  • disconnect connector from sensor
  • replace (checking its a match for what you had before)  and reverse steps
  • use vcds or other to scan and remove any fault codes





















Tuesday, 27 September 2022

[DRAFT] a year of motorcycling in review

insurance time : year 1 was £XXXX , renewal for year ahead was £XXXX

mot  time

just over 3000 miles this year

from 9253 miles MOT 2021  to 12427 miles MOT 2022 =  3174 miles

tyres diablo rosso iv

fuel

costs  3174 miles at approx 45mpg? = 71 gallons (320 litres)

320 x 1.70 (uk super unleaded)  = £544 year cost in fuel
 

mods (link to previous blog entries)

  • tailtidy
  • smaller number plate
  • back to small wind deflector
  • led ring + white lights
  • crash protection

gear

dianese carvemaster 2 
helmet
sena30k
gloves
boots

[DRAFT] Run to Heysham and Hawes

Friday, 9 September 2022

BMW S1000R 2017 12k miles service BMW Williams Motorrad Manchester

 first service
took it into BMW Williams Manchester (the dealer i bought the bike from a year ago)


when service is due it looks like this 
(note the message covers the engine temp and heated grips info line and shows the yellow warning lamp permanently)





8am while you wait service
took 1hr 18 mins
£161
show items and bill










Wednesday, 31 August 2022

[DRAFT] Replacing Tiguan front discs and pads

 

GSF

Brembo front discs (2 of)                                       £95
Brembo front pads (inc wear indicator)                   £47
                                                               TOTAL £143


so linking to rear post


I have replaced the discs and pads all round for  £226



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