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1F0514

1F0514 - P10E3

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1F0514 - P10E3

Fault text
Valvetronic relay, supply voltage: Short to earth

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the wire from the
Valvetronic relay to the DME for short circuits to ground.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the voltage in the control wire
to the Valvetronic relay is less than 2 V.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in wiring harness between Valvetronic relay and
DME
- Valvetronic relay defective
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness between Valvetronic relay and DME
(U_VVTR)
- Replace Valvetronic relay
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
None
Possible apparent symptoms:
CC message, customer seeks

Driver information
Warning light:
ECE:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on
MY10 US:
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on

Service instruction
None