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Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay, Checking






Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter

wiring diagrams

The manufacturers test box Test Box 105 Pin (VAG1598/42) is available for purchase or rental.

Test requirements

The fuse for the engine electronics OK.

The Ground (GND) connections at the engine and transmission OK.

The battery voltage at least 12.5 V.

The generator OK.

The ignition is switched off.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to --> [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check

Start diagnosis

Test sequence

- Switch the ignition on.

- Using the Multimeter, check the following wiring connections for voltage.





Specified value: 12.5. battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are not obtained:

- Using the Multimeter, check the wiring connections for an open circuit.

Specified value: Wire resistance max 1.5 ohms.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to --> [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

- 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 OK:

- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to --> [ Motronic Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Motronic Engine Control Module, Replacing.

- 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 ] Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to --> [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to --> [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.