Volkswagen Golf Variant / Jetta. Manual - part 630

Renewing Lambda probe

Note

♦

Do not repair lambda probe wires, since this can result in mal‐

functions.

♦

If necessary, replace attachment parts, cable ties or marking

rings to match the uniform probe to the defective probe as

specified.

♦

Identify the Lambda probe by way of the protective tube as

required 

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4.1

Renewing LSF Lambda probe (4-pin)

Note

♦

If necessary, replace attachment parts, cable ties or marking

rings to match the Lambda probe to the defective Lambda

probe as specified.

♦

Do not repair lambda probe wires, since this can result in mal‐

functions.

Carry out following procedures:
– Remove the defective Lambda probe.
– Place both Lambda probes next to each other so that the sen‐

sor housings are at the same height.

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250 mm) to the size of the defective Lambda probe and secure

with cable ties -1-.

– Check that the connector housing of the Lambda probe is

compatible with the onboard supply side.

– Replace the onboard supply system connector with the Lamb‐

da probe connector housing supplied 

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Note

♦

The connector housing should only be replaced on older ve‐

hicles. On new vehicles, the connector housing coding match‐

es.

♦

Observe pin assignment. For reasons of clarity, respective

pins in new connector housing have a colour marking.

♦

Further notes can be found in the leaflet of the new lambda

probe.

– Install the new Lambda probe in the vehicle.

4.2

Renewing LSU Lambda probe (6-pin)

Note

♦

If necessary, replace attachment parts, cable ties or marking

rings to match the Lambda probe to the defective Lambda

probe as specified.

♦

The wires should not be crimped or cut as otherwise the func‐

tion of the Lambda probe will be impaired.

Carry out following procedures:
– Remove the old Lambda probe.
– Place both Lambda probes next to each other so that the sen‐

sor housings are at the same height.

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250 mm) to the size of the defective probe and secure with

cable ties -1-.

– Install the new Lambda probe in the vehicle.

4.3

Types of protective tube on uniform

Lambda probes

Note

In addition to identifying by way of the part number, the protective

tube can also be used as a means of identification.

Type D1: 6 openings at 3.5 mm each
Only used on 4-pin LSF Lambda probes.

Type D2: 6 openings at 2 mm each
Only used on 4-pin LSF Lambda probes and 6-pin LSU Lambda

probes.

Type D4: 12 openings at 1.4 mm each
Only used on 4-pin LSF Lambda probes and 6-pin LSU Lambda

probes.

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