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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to: 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.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- from the Fuse Panel B -SB- in the engine compartment (refer to appropriate wiring diagram).
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 86 to ground for voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • 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 or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
  • REMOVE: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-.
  • CONNECT: Jumper wire, between the Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 3, T91 / 5 and T91 / 6 to ground for voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 4.
-- NO:
  • GO TO: Step 5.
  • DISCONNECT: Jumper wire, between the 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/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 89 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271-.
  • 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.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
  • DISCONNECT: Jumper wire, between the Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 30 and 87.
  • REMOVE: Appropriate fuse (refer to appropriate wiring diagram for correct fuse).
  • CHECK: Downstream (output) side of appropriate fuse to the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 3, T91 / 5 and T91 / 6 for resistance (refer to appropriate wiring diagram for correct fuse).
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Fuse panel.
  • 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.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine/Motor 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.