Quantity Adjuster, Checking
Quantity Adjuster, Checking
The Quantity Adjuster (N146) is controlled by the Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) ECM duty cycle (on-off ratio). The eccentric shaft on the quantity adjuster moves the modulating piston (on the high-pressure piston), regulating the amount of fuel injected.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Multimeter.
• Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
• The Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) (J248) fuses OK.
• The Power Supply Relay (terminal 30, B+) (J317) OK.
• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
• A/C switched off.
• Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
• Ignition switched off.
Test procedure
- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ General Diagnosis ] General Diagnosis.
Start diagnosis
- Perform the function test in diagnostic mode 06. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 06 - Read Test Results for Specific Diagnostic Functions ] Diagnostic Mode 06 - Read Test Results for Specific Diagnostic Functions.
- Disconnect the Diesel Fuel Injection Pump electrical harness connector.
Checking internal resistance
- Using a multimeter, check the Diesel Fuel Injection Pump terminals 6 to 5 for resistance.
Specified value: 80 to 120 ohms
If the specified value was not obtained:
- Replace the Diesel Fuel Injection Pump..
If the specified value was obtained:
Checking voltage
- Switch the ignition on.
- Using a Multimeter, check the Diesel Fuel Injection Pump electrical harness connector terminal 5 to Ground (GND) for voltage.
- Switch the ignition off.
Specified value: Battery (+)
If the specified value was not obtained:
- Check the Diesel Fuel Injection Pump electrical harness connector terminal 5 to the Power Supply Relay (terminal 30, B+) (J317) socket 6/87 for an for an open circuit or a short circuit.
- Check the wiring connections for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
If the specified value was obtained:
Checking wiring
If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.
- Install the test box. Refer to => [ 68-Pin Test Box Adapter, VAG1598/19, Installing ] Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM, Checking.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.
- Remove the Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) (J248). Refer to => [ Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM, Replacing ] Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM, Checking.
- Using a Multimeter, check the Diesel Fuel Injection Pump electrical harness connector terminals to the Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) (J248) electrical harness connector T121 terminals for resistance.
Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.
If the specification was not obtained:
- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
If no malfunction is detected in the wiring:
- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase 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. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.
- End diagnosis.
If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was not OK:
- Replace the Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) (J248). Refer to => [ Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM, Replacing ] Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM, Checking.
- 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. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory.
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory.
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.