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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: -- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
  • 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- socket terminal 30 to ground for voltage.
  • CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminal 86 to ground for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-.
  • CONNECT: Jumper wire, Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 5 and 6 to ground for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • 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- socket terminal 85 to the Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 7 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • REMOVE: Jumper wire, Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-.
  • REMOVE: Appropriate fuse.
  • CHECK: Downstream (output) side of the fuse to Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 5 and 6 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.