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Turbocharger Recirculating Valve, Checking







Turbocharger Recirculating Valve, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter.

Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

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

Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever in position "P" or "N".

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 => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check

Start diagnosis

- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the appropriate service manual.






- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Mass airflow sensor (G70) , and remove the Air Filter Housing. Refer to appropriate service manual.






Checking internal resistance

- Disconnect the Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (N249) electrical harness connector- 1 -.






- Using a Multimeter, check the Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (N249) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Specified value: 13.6 +/- 5 ohms (at room temp.)

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Replace the Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (N249). Refer to the appropriate service manual.

- Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking Voltage supply

- Using a Multimeter, check the Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (N249) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to Ground (GND).











- Switch Ignition ON.

Specified value: battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition OFF.

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check for an open or grounded circuit between terminal 1 and fuse SB 7 in Fuse Panel B.

- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

- Repair the circuit and replace any open fuses.

- Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the appropriate service manual.

- Using a Multimeter, check the Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (N249) electrical harness connector terminal 2 to Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T60 terminal 50 for an open circuit.











Specified value: 1.5 ohms max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery voltage or Ground

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

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

- Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was obtained:

- With the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Connectors still unplugged (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.

- Use a Multimeter, Check the Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (N249) electrical harness connector terminal 2 to engine ground for continuity

- If Specified value is 1.5 ohms or less

- Check the wiring connection for a short circuit to Engine Ground

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring or connection.

- If no faults were found Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Final procedures

- Reinstall the engine cover and air filter housing, if necessary. Refer to the appropriate service manual.

- 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 Modes 01 - 0A.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Programming and Relearning.