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Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay J271, Checking






Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay J271, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter.

wiring diagrams.

Test requirements

The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) fuses OK.

Fuse (SB26) OK.

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

The battery voltage at least 12.5 V.

The generator OK.

Test procedure

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

Start diagnosis

- Using a Multimeter, check the following wiring connection for voltage.





Specified value: 12.5 V

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) socket 3/86 to the Battery for an open circuit or short to Ground (GND).

- Check the electrical harness connectors for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are found in the wiring:

- Using a Multimeter, check the following wiring connection for voltage.





Specified value: 12.5 V

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) socket 1/30 to the Battery for an open circuit or short to Ground (GND).

- Check the electrical harness connectors for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are found in the wiring:

Checking Ground (GND)

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

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

- Using a Multimeter, check the following wiring connection for resistance.





Specified value: 1.5 ohms.

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) socket 4/85 to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T94 terminal 69 for an open circuit or a short to Battery (+).

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are found in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:

- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271).

- Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the fault does not return:

Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Readiness Code.

- End diagnosis.

If the fault 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 J623, Replacing ] Motronic Engine Control Module J623, 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 ] 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 ] Readiness Code.

End of diagnosis.