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F6: ADJUSTMENTS - No. 01 MIN. DES. IDLE > < F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 04 IDLE AIR CONTROL

SIMTEC 56.1              Quick Check F5: ACTUATOR TEST

 

EGR PULS. RATIO

 

Conditions for Checking

Nominal Value

Affected Terminals: 42, 19

 

Possible Trouble Codes: 33, 34

 

 

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 F5 in the system main menu, select desired test with arrow keys and confirm with YES. Follow instructions in the TECH 1 display.

The exhaust gas recirculation valve switches alternately:

99 %

0 %

Note:

 

The exhaust gas recirculation valve is actuated at a frequency of 0.5 Hz (actuation duration 1 s).

 

The check is completed after a maximum of 30 s.

 

 

Noise check:

 

clicking noise from exhaust gas recirculation valve

Check 2:

 

 

Engine running at idle speed

 

 

Press F5 in the system main menu, select desired test with arrow keys and confirm with YES. Follow instructions in the TECH 1 display.

The TECH 1 display shows alternately:

62 %

0 %

Note:

 

The exhaust gas recirculation valve is actuated at a frequency of 0.5 Hz (actuation duration 2 s).

 

The check is completed after a maximum of 30 s.

Engine speed fluctuates during the check

 

 


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F6: ADJUSTMENTS - No. 01 MIN. DES. IDLE > < F5: ACTUATOR TEST - No. 04 IDLE AIR CONTROL