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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

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 sequence

- Switch the ignition on.

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





Specified value: approx. battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

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





- Switch ignition on.

Specified value: 12.5. battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are not obtained:

- Using the Multimeter, check previously checked wiring connections for continuity.

Specified value: Wire resistance max 1.5 ohms.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are found in the wiring:

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

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, Setting ] Readiness Code, Setting.

End of Diagnosis.