Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve, Checking

Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• multimeter.

• Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

• Fuse (S 130) OK.

• The Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Relay (J299) OK.

• The parking brake engaged.

• The battery voltage at least 12.5 V.

• The selector lever of automatic transmission in position "P" or "N".

• All electrical consumers switched off (radiator fan must NOT run during test).

• A/C switched off.

• The fuel tank at least 1/4 filled.

• The ignition switched off.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check.

- Remove the rear engine cover - arrows -.






• The Intake manifolds have been removed for clarity.

Start diagnosis

- Disconnect the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector - 1 -.






Checking internal resistance

- Using a multimeter, check the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.






Specified value: 25 [+/-] 10 ohms.

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Replace the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316). Refer to the appropriate service information.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking voltage

Switch the ignition on.

- Using a multimeter, check the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to ground (GND) for voltage.






Specified value: battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check the wiring from the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to fuse S 130 on fuse panel B.

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

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are found in the wiring:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.

- Install the test box.

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

- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the appropriate service information.

- Using a multimeter, check the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector for resistance.






Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

- Check the wiring for a 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:

- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

- Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Programming and Relearning.

If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:

- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the appropriate service information.

Final procedures

After the 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 ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Programming and Relearning.