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General Instructions/Safety Measures

 

When Diagnostic Switch KM-640 is used, only stored trouble codes can be read off.

 

Readout of data using TECH 1 takes place with IGNITION ON and/or with engine operating.

During communication between TECH 1 and the control unit of the ignition system, the relevant telltale must illuminate constantly.

 

Note:          Motronic M 1.5 also permits readout of data during a journey.

For this, the Snapshot mode (key F3) must be activated.

This enables sporadically-occuring faults (e.g. loose contacts) to be detected.

 

To delete trouble code:

With TECH 1:          Press key F 4

Without TECH 1:     Ignition OFF and separate ground from battery for at least 1 minute.

 

Important:        After disconnecting the battery:

clock,

board computer,

electronic window winders,

radio (coding),

should be reprogrammed if necessary.

 

 

Safety Measures:

 

· During welding work control units must be removed.

 

· At temperatures above +80 °C/+176 °F (drying oven), control units must be removed.

 

· Never connect or disconnect wiring harness plugs of control units or trigger boxes with ignition switched on.

 

· Before charging or quick-charging, disconnect the battery from the vehicle electrical system.

 

· Never use the quick-charger for starting.

 

· Caution when touching voltage-bearing parts of the ignition system.

 

 

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