Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve, Checking

Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve, checking

Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
- V.A.G 1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram

Test requirements
- Corresponding fuses on E-box in engine compartment, left side, for Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve -N316- must be OK.

NOTE: Fuses on this fuse holder are labelled "SB" in the wiring diagram.

- Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.

Test sequence
Observe safety precautions.
Observe rules for cleanliness.







- Disconnect 2-pin connector from Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve -N316-.

Checking resistance
- Check resistance between valve terminals.

Specified value: 52.0...63.0 ohms

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve -N316-.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

If specified value is obtained:
- Check wires to Engine Control Module (ECM) according to wiring diagram.

Checking wires to Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Connect test box to 60-pin connector of wiring harness, connecting test box for wiring test. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test

Engine Control Module (ECM) is not connected.







- Check wire between test box and 2-pin connector to Engine Control Module (ECM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 2 + socket 6

Wire resistance: max. 3.0 ohms

- Also check the wire for short circuit to B+ and to Ground (GND).

Specified value: infinity ohms

- Check wire between 2-pin connector terminal 1 and fuse holder for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Wire resistance: max. 3.0 ohms

- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.