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Leak Detection Pump, Checking



Leak Detection Pump, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Multimeter.
- Wiring diagram.

Test requirements
- Fuse S234 OK.
- The Fuel Pump (FP) Relay J17 OK.
- The ignition switched off.

Test procedure
- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. General Diagnosis
- Remove the left rear wheel housing liner.

Start diagnosis
- Remove the right front wheel.
- Remove the right front wheel housing liner.







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

Checking internal resistance







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

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Specified values
catalytic converter harness
connector terminals
1 + 3 640 to 720 Ohms
2 + 3 15 to 17 Ohms

If any of the specifications are not obtained:
- Replace the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144-.

If the specified values are obtained:

Checking voltage supply

NOTE: The voltage for the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- is supplied by the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay J17.







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

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Measure to
-V144- electrical harness
connector terminals
3 Engine Ground (GND)

- Operate the starter briefly.

Specified value: battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:







- Using a Multimeter, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- electrical harness connector terminal 3 to the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay J17 socket 19/86 for resistance.

Specified value: 1.5 Ohms max

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, loose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

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

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
- Install the test box VAG1598/31.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220.
- Using a Multimeter, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 electrical harness connector terminal 80 for resistance.







- Using a Multimeter, check the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- electrical harness connector terminal 2 to Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 electrical harness connector terminal 25 for resistance.

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Motronic Engine Control Module
-V144- electrical connector (ECM) J220 harness connector
terminals terminals or test box sockets
1 80
2 25

Specified value: 1.5 Ohms max.

If the specification is not obtained:
- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery positive (+), Ground (GND) or an open circuit.
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in wiring:
- Erase the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory
- Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the DTC does not return:
Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Readiness Code
- End diagnosis.

If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:
- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220.
- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.

Final procedures
After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
1. Check the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code.

End of diagnosis