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Control module identification

The control module version is displayed by selecting "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information" under address word 33. See DIAGNOSTIC MODE 9: VEHICLE INFORMATION  .

Engine Control Module (ECM) equipment 

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) EQUIPMENT

Engine identification AHA ATQ
System identification Motronic M5.9.2 F Motronic ME7.1
Terminals at Engine Control Module (ECM) 80 121
Emissions limits according to TLEV (1) LEV (2)
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) OBD II OBD II
DTC memory Permanent memory(3) Permanent memory(3)
Memory for adaptation values Temporary memory(4) Temporary memory(4)
Oxygen sensor control 4 sensors 4 sensors
Knock sensor control 2 knock sensors 2 knock sensors
Intake manifold change-over Yes Yes
Camshaft adjustment Yes Yes
Boost pressure regulation No No
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system Yes Yes
Electronic engine load regulation system No Yes
(1) TLEV = Transitional Low Emission Vehicles (emission values max. 0.125 g/mi HC)
(2) Low Emission Vehicles (emission values max. 0.075 g/mi HC)
(3) Independent of voltage supply.
(4) Values are lost when voltage supply is interrupted.

Selectable diagnostic modes under address word 33 - OBD 

NOTE: The conditions required for selecting the desired diagnostic mode are listed in the following table:
SELECTABLE DIAGNOSTIC MODES UNDER ADDRESS WORD 33 - OBD CHART

Diagnostic mode Requirement:
Selectable diagnostic modes under address word 33 - OBD
  • engine off
  • Ignition switched on.
  • Engine running at idle
  • Vehicle in drive mode
Mode 1: Check measuring values Diagnostic mode 1: Check measuring values  Yes Yes Yes
Mode 2: Checking operating conditions Diagnostic mode 2: Checking operating conditions  Yes Yes Yes
Mode 3: Check DTC Memory Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC Memory  Yes 1) Yes Yes
Mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data  Yes Yes Yes
Mode 5: Check output of oxygen sensor signals Diagnostic mode 5: Check output of oxygen sensor signals  Yes Yes Yes
Mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored  No Yes Yes
Mode 7: Check test results of components that are continuously monitored Diagnostic mode 7: Check test results of components that are continuously monitored  Yes (1) Yes Yes
Mode 8: Tank leak test Diagnostic mode 8: Tank leak test  No Yes No
Mode 9: Vehicle information Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information  Yes Yes Yes
(1) Perform only with ignition switched on when engine won't start (operate starter for at least 6 seconds).