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Diagnostic Information and Procedures > < TECHNICAL DATA MOTRONIC M 2.5 - Identification/Data

General Instructions/Safety Precautions

 

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

 

To erase trouble code:

With TECH 1:          press key F4

Without TECH 1:     switch ignition OFF and disconnect ground from battery for at least 1 minute.

This also deletes trouble codes, pattern recognition memories, etc. of other electronic systems that may have been installed.

 

Safety Precautions:

 

· 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!

 

· When removing and installing the engine and transmission, ensure that the wiring of all ground connections is correct.

If the engine is started when the ground connections are incorrect, the control unit will be destroyed.

 

Diagnostic Information and Procedures > < TECHNICAL DATA MOTRONIC M 2.5 - Identification/Data