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Additional Information, Engine Control Module, Replacing



Engine Control Module, Replacing

Removing
- Print out control module identification and thereby previous control module coding.

NOTE: If display does not correspond to the control module version installed in the vehicle, replace the control module. For latest part number for engine control modules Electronic parts catalog "ETKA"

- Switch off ignition.
- Remove plenum chamber inner cover on left side.







- Carefully press off retaining tab - arrow -.
- Release connector from control module and disconnect connector.
- Remove control module.

Installing
- Connect connector on control module and lock.
- Place new control module into retaining frame.
- Code control module in "guided fault finding" and adapt it to electronic immobilizer and to throttle valve control module.

Vehicles with cruise control system (CCS)
- Check that cruise control system is activated and activate if necessary.

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Learn kickdown switch point.
- Adapt control module for automatic transmission.

Continuation for all models
- Interrogate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory of engine control module and, if necessary, correct fault(s) and erase DTC memory.
- If necessary road test vehicle.

Observe applicable safety precautions during road test.

During the road test the following operating conditions must be fulfilled:
- Coolant temperature must exceed 80 degrees C.
- When temperature is reached, operating conditions, as follows, must be attained several times:
- Idling
- Part throttle
- Wide open throttle
- Overrun
- Interrogate DTC memory of engine control module and, if necessary, correct fault(s) and erase DTC memory.