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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES:
  • GO TO Step 2.
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2
  • DISCONNECT: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- from the SB Fuse box in the engine compartment.
  • CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- harness connector terminal 30 to ground for voltage.
  • CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- harness connector terminal 86 to ground for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 3.
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring, SB fusebox or connector.
  • REPLACE: Any open fuses.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
3
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • CONNECT: Jumper wire, Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T94 / 3, 5, and 6 to ground for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO Step 4.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 5.
4
  • REMOVE: Jumper wire, Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- harness connector terminal 85 to the Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T94 / 69 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • REPLACE: Any open fuses.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
5
  • REMOVE: Jumper wire, Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • REMOVE: Fuse 2 (On Fuse Panel B) -SB2-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • CHECK: Downstream (output) side of Fuse 2 (On Fuse Panel B) -SB2- to Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T94 / 3, 5 and 6 for resistance..
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Fuse Panel B -SB- fuse box. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • REPLACE: Any open fuses.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
6
  • Final Procedure
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
-- YES:
  • FAULT DOES RETURN:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • FAULT DOES NOT RETURN:
  • Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for that DTC.
-- NO:
  • Repair is complete. Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.