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Engine Control Module Power Supply, Checking






Engine Control Module Power Supply, Checking





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter (V.A.G 1526 A)

Connector test kit (V.A.G 1594 A)

Test box (VAG1598/31)

Requirements

Fuses for engine electronics OK

Battery voltage at least 12.7 V

Generator OK

Work sequence

- Connect test box (VAG1598/31) to wiring harness for ECM; do not connect directly to ECM => [ Electrical Testing, with Test Box VAG 1598/31 ] Electrical Testing, With Test Box VAG 1598/31.

- Switch ignition on.

The positive voltage supply to the ECM is provided via terminal 3 (terminal 15) and terminal 62 (terminal 30).

The ground (GND) connection to the ECM is provided via terminal 1 and terminal 2.

- Connect multimeter as follows to measure voltage:





Specified value: approx. battery voltage (B+)

- Connect multimeter as follows to measure voltage:





- Switch ignition on.

Specified value: approx. battery voltage (B+)

If specified values are not obtained:

- Check wiring connections.

- Connect multimeter as follows to measure voltage:





* The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) carries voltage on terminal 121 of ECM after switching off the ignition for up to 15 minutes.

- Switch ignition on.

Specified value: approx. battery voltage (B+)

If specified value is not obtained:

- Check wiring connections.

- Check Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) => [ ECM Power Supply Relay, Checking ] ECM Power Supply Relay, Checking.