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P10A8

1F2301 - P10A8

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1F2301 - P10A8

Fault text
Injectors, group 2, or DME, internal fault: initialization fault

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the electrical connection
between the DME and the injector when Terminal 15 is on.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
This fault is recognized by complex self-diagnosis routines.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in wiring harness between DME and injector 3
and/or 5
- Injector 3 and/or 5 defective
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Electrical system voltage > 6 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check injectors 3 and 5: Measure the resistance between
the pins for the injectors, (specified: 200 kOhm +/-10
kOhm), if the specified value is not obtained, replace the
injector
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- The engine reverts to its limp-home program, continued
vehicle operation is possible but drivability is restricted,
because power is reduced the driver should refrain from
passing maneuvers.
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Power loss and poor engine operation; breakdown vehicle
if multiple driver circuits are defective

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on

Service instruction
- none