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Leak Detection Pump, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements

NOTE:

The voltage for the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- is supplied via the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271-.

Test procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .

Start diagnosis

-- Remove the left rear wheel housing liner. Refer to Repair information.

-- Disconnect the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- electrical harness connector -3-.

Fig 1: Checking Electrical Harness Connector For Damage, Corrosion, Lose Or Broken Terminals
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Checking internal resistance

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- for resistance as follows:

Fig 2: Checking Leak Detection Pump (LDP) V144 For Resistance
GWWA24-0123Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- electrical connector terminals Specified value
-1- + -3- 640 to 720 Ω
-2- + -3- 15 to 17 Ω

If the specifications was not obtained:

-- Replace the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144--. Refer to Repair information.

If the specified values are obtained:

Checking voltage supply

-- Check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- for voltage.

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- electrical harness connector terminal 3 to Ground (GND) for voltage.

Fig 3: Identifying 3-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals
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Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- electrical harness connector terminal Measure to
-3- Engine Ground (GND)

-- Operate the starter briefly.

Specified value: battery voltage.

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box. Refer to Repair information.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REPLACING .

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- electrical harness connector terminal 3 to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271- terminal 2/87 for an open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Fig 4: Identifying 3-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals
GWWN24-1648Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Specified value: Wire resistance 1.5 Ω.

If the specification was not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery positive (+) or an open circuit.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring and if the voltage supply is OK:

Checking output wiring

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- electrical connector terminal 1 to Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- electrical connector T121 terminal 25 for an open circuit.

-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- electrical connector terminal 2 to Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- electrical connector T121 terminal 94 for an open circuit.

Fig 5: Identifying 3-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals
GWWN24-1648Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) --V144-- electrical connector terminals Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- electrical connector T121 terminals or test box socket
-1- 25
-2- 80

Specified value: 1.5 Ω.

If the specification is not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery positive (+) or an open circuit.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in wiring:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REPLACING .

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal, note the following:

-- Install the left rear wheel housing liner Refer to Repair information.

Final procedures

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End of diagnosis.