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General notes on ignition system
General notes on ignition system
t  Only the components which specifically relate to the ignition system are dealt with here. For other components of the injection and ignition system, → Chapter.
t  For trouble-free operation of electrical components, a voltage of at least 11.5 V is necessary.
t  Certain tests may lead to a fault being detected by the control unit and stored. Then after completing all checks and repairs, read fault memory and erase if necessary → vehicle diagnosis 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 immobiliser is blocking the engine control unit. In this case, the control unit must be adapted using → vehicle diagnosis tester under „Guided functions“.
   

Safety precautions > < Ignition system