Vogels Autogas Systems VGI Hardware Manual
System Description and Installation
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2 Maintenance and service
2.1 Introduction
The VGI system has been designed in such a way that minimal maintenance and service is required. The state of
the system still depends on the quality of the installation and prior maintenance work.
Maintenance must be carried out at regular intervals, as referred to in the maintenance plan in the user manual for
the system.
The first maintenance inspection is scheduled for 20,000 km after installation of the system, with an interval of
30,000 km thereafter.
After the maintenance inspection, the maintenance plan in the user manual must be filled in. The following
components must be listed.
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Date of maintenance inspection
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Vehicle mileage
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Tick activities that have been performed; filter replacement and general check.
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Initials of the executing party and the stamp of the dealer or installer.
A knowledge of the content of this entire installation manual, the correct equipment and the interface software is
required in order to carry out maintenance work.
The following sections of this chapter will list and describe all components that must be implemented during
maintenance and servicing activities. Ensure this is done thoroughly and carefully and preferably in the same order
for the sake of customer satisfaction.
2.2 Maintenance
Error codes and diagnostic check
Connect your PC or laptop along with the interface software to the gas ECU using the interface cable. Please refer
to the Software Manual for connection-related information and how to use the interface software.
Check whether error codes are present in the system. (Even if the system has not been changed back to petrol and
the selector switch does not provide a warning, an error code may be present nevertheless. (This depends on the
type of error code.)
Resolve the problem that causes this error code. Consult the fault table to this end.
After the cause has been resolved, delete the error code from the memory of the gas system ECU and check
whether the error code reappears. If this is indeed the case, the problem has not been resolved properly or the
cause must be sought elsewhere.
External check
Carry out a visual inspection on the entire system and look for any damage to and wear and tear on all
components.
Pay particular attention to the following aspects:
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Leaks in and damage to the filling hose and connectors.
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Leaks in the appendages of the tank.
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Leaks in and damage to gas feed hose and connectors.
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Condition of electrical connections on the tank.
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The attachment of the tank.
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The attachments of various components below the bonnet.
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Leaks, damage and wear and tear with regard to dry gas hoses and connections.
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Leaks, damage and wear and tear with regard to water hoses and connections.
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Electrical connections of the wire harness below the bonnet.
Deal with any leaks or damages and ensure the problem does not occur again by routing hoses and pipes
differently in order to avoid wear and tear or by adding additional protection.
Filter unit maintenance
The filter element must be changed on a regular basis.The element must be replaced for the first time 20,000 km
after the installation of the LPG system and at an interval of 30,000 km thereafter. Use the filter replacement set.
