Power Supply Relay, Checking Terminal 15

Power Supply Relay, Checking Terminal 15

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter.

• wiring diagrams.

Test requirements

• 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 => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, Replacing.

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 Power Supply Relay (terminal 15) (J329) socket 1/30 to Battery (A) (+) 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 Power Supply Relay (terminal 15) (J329) socket 3/86 to the Generator (GEN) (C) terminal "L" 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 Power Supply Relay (terminal 15) (J329) socket 5/D to the Generator (GEN) (C) terminal "L" 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 Adapter Cable (121-pin) (VAG1598/31)

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

- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J220). Refer to => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, 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 Power Supply Relay (terminal 15) (J329) socket 4/85 to the Ground (GND) connection on left headlamp 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 Power Supply Relay (terminal 15) (J329).

- 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.