Exhaust Flap Valve 1, Checking

Exhaust Flap Valve 1, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• multimeter.

• Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

• The 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.

Checking internal resistance

- Disconnect the Exhaust Flap Valve 1 (N321) electrical harness connector- 2 -.





- Using a multimeter, check the Exhaust Flap Valve 1 (N321) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.





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

If the specification was not obtained:

- Replace the Exhaust Flap Valve 1 (N321). Refer to the appropriate service manual.

If the specification was obtained:

Checking Voltage supply

- Using a multimeter, check the Exhaust Flap Valve 1 (N321) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to Ground (GND).










- Operate the engine briefly.

Specified value: battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

- 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:

Checking wiring

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

- Using a multimeter, check the Exhaust Flap Valve 1 (N321) electrical harness connector terminal 2 to Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623)electrical harness connector T94 terminal 28 for an open circuit.










Specified value: 1.5 ohms max.

If the specification is not obtained:

- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

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

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring and if the voltage supply was OK:

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

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

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 ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

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