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Leak Detection Pump (LDP), Checking



Leak Detection Pump (LDP), 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 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- 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.

- Remove right rear wheelhousing liner.







- Disconnect 3-pin connector of Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- (arrow).

Checking resistance







- Check resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of diagnostic pump.

Specified value: 640...720 ohms

- Check resistance between terminals 2 and 3 of diagnostic pump.

Specified value: 12.0...20.0 ohms

If specified values are not obtained:
- Replace Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144-.
- 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 values are obtained:
- Check wires to Engine Control Module (ECM) according to wiring diagram.

Checking wires to Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Connect test box to 94-pin connector of wiring harness, connecting test box for wiring test.

Engine Control Module (ECM) is not connected.







- Check wires between test box and 3-pin connector to Engine Control Module (ECM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1 + socket 40
Terminal 2 + socket 8

Wire resistance: max. 3.0 ohms

- Also check wires for short circuit to each other, to vehicle Ground (GND) and to B+.

Specified value: infinity ohms

- Check wire between 3-pin connector terminal 3 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-.