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Safety precautions > < Repairing ignition system
General notes on ignition system
General notes on ignition system
t  For trouble-free operation of electrical components, a voltage of at least 11.5 V is necessary.
t  After completing work, read fault memory of engine control unit. Clear all fault entries which may have been created during checks and repairs. If the fault memory was cleared, the readiness code must be generated → Vehicle diagnostic tester„Guided functions“.
t  If, after fault finding, repairs or component tests, the engine starts, runs for a short period and then stops, then the fault may be that the immobilizer is blocking the engine control unit. In this case, the control unit must be adapted → Vehicle diagnostic tester„guided functions“.
   

Safety precautions > < Repairing ignition system