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F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 09 INT. MANIF. V2 > < F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 05 IDLE AIR CONTR

Motronic M 2.8.1    Quick Check F5: ACTUATOR TEST

 

INT. MANIF. V1

 

Conditions for Checking

Nominal Value

 

Affected Terminals: 6, 24

Possible Trouble Codes: 59, 63, 123

 

This check can be performed in two operating conditions: "ignition ON, engine OFF" or "engine running at idle speed".

The first part of the check should be performed if the engine cannot be started; otherwise the second part ensures accurate diagnosis.

 

Check 1:

 

Ignition ON

 

Engine OFF

 

 

Press key F5 in the system main menu, select the desired test using the arrow keys and confirm with YES.

Follow the instructions in the TECH 1 display.

 

Intake pipe switchover

valve 1 switches

alternately:

 

ACTIVE         0V

INACTIVE      12V

 

Noise check:

Clicking noise from intake pipe switchover valve 1

 

Note:

Intake pipe switchover valve 1 is actuated at a frequency of 0.5 Hz (actuation duration 1 s).

The check is completed after a maximum of 30 s.

 

Effects:

Intake pipe switchover valve 1 is located in the intake plenum of the intake system. At engine speeds above approx. 4200 rpm, it is switched from closed to open.

 

 

Check 2:

 

Engine running at idle speed

 

 

Press key F5 in the system main menu, select the desired test using the arrow keys and confirm with YES.

Follow the instructions in the TECH 1 display.

 

Note:

Intake pipe switchover valve 1 is actuated at a frequency of 0.5 Hz (actuation duration 1 s).

The check is completed after a maximum of 30 s.

 

Intake pipe switchover

valve 1 switches alternately:

 

ACTIVE         0V

INACTIVE      12V

 

During this test, slight engine speed oscillations may arise.

 

Noise check:

Clicking noise from intake pipe switchover valve 1

 

The movement of the vacuum valve piston in the engine compartment is visible.

 

 


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