P15D3

20A804 - P15D3

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
20A804 - P15D3

Fault text
Coolant pump, shutdown: Pump blocked

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the electric water pump for
mechanical seizure.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the electric water pump
deactivates in response to recognized seizure.
Potential problem source(s):
- Foreign matter/contamination in coolant
- Incorrect coolant mixture ratio
- Defective water pump
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on
- No BSD fault

Condition for fault memory entry
The diagnostic fault code is logged when the fault remains
present for longer than 1 min.

Action in service
- Execute operational check
- Check coolant mixture ratio
- Check water pump and coolant for foreign matter/objects
- Replace water pump

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
None
Possible apparent symptoms:
CC message if engine becomes too hot, breakdown in
extreme cases

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

Service instruction
Observe sequence for fault rectification:
- If the pump is activated at TMOT>90 °C as tester job the
diagnostic fault code 0x3792 or 0x20AD08 'Water pump:
rotation speed implausible' can be logged, ignore this fault
and delete it --> Carry out tester job at Tmot<90 °C