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Diagnosis - Trouble Code Description

> 1   Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately upon fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Hot film MAF sensor signal threshold values and plausibility
(air flow after air cleaner element)
Threshold values of voltage supply
5 Voltage supply
Voltage supply
Signal voltage
Signal voltage

Engine rpm
< 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds
> 5.0 V longer than 2 seconds
> 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds
< 0.2 V longer than 2 seconds

< 650 rpm and current airflow (mass) < 280mg/H or > 700mg/H longer than 10 seconds

> 2   Pressure sensor (B28)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately upon fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Intake manifold pressure is sensed by pressure sensor (B28) and is signalled to the engine control module (IFI) (N3/7)
5
Voltage supply
Voltage supply
Signal voltage
Signal voltage

Engine rpm
The engine control module (IFI) tests the voltage values
< 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds
> 5.0 V longer than 2 seconds
> 4.6 V longer than 2 seconds
< 0.4 V longer than 2 seconds

< 650 rpm and the difference between the intake manifold pressure and atmospheric pressure
> 150mbar longer than 6 seconds

> 3   IAT sensor (B17)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the current voltage at the IAT sensor to the voltage threshold values.
If the threshold values are exceeded, an alternate value is established.
5
Signal voltage
Signal voltage
The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values.
> 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds
< 0.2 V longer than 60 seconds

> 4   ECT sensor (B11)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition After ignition: "ON" an internal elapsed time span occurs within the engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) , this time span is at:
Coolant temperature of: > 10 oC 2 minutes
Coolant temperature of: < 9 oC > 5 minutes
The internal time span within the engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) is interrupted if the engine rpm is: < 100 rpm or the injection pump injection stroke is < 15mg/ per stroke.

If the internal time span has elapsed and the coolant temperature has not attained 5 oC or has not increased to 40 oC, the ECT sensor is then recognized as defective.
5
Signal voltage
Signal voltage
The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values.
< 0.2 V longer then 500milli-seconds
> 4.7 V longer then 500milli-seconds
With an engine rpm of > 1000 rpm and with an injection amount of > 15mg/stroke, the coolant temperature (after 2-5 minutes) must attain a value of 5 oC, or increase to > 40 oC (depending on coolant temperature with ignition: ON), other wise a fault will be stored in the DTC memory.

> 5   Fuel temperature sensor (Y1/1b1)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the current voltage value of the fuel temperature sensor to the threshold values.
If the threshold values are exceeded, an alternate value is established.
5
Signal voltage
Signal voltage
The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values.
< 0.2 V longer than 2 seconds
> 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds

> 6   Compression ignition miss
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Uneven engine rpm
5 Engine rpm
Injection amount
ECT
450-1400 rpm/min
2-30mg/stroke
> 20 oC

> 7   CAN data bus
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition The combination instrument cluster sends to the engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) data within a time raster. If the data is not received within 1 second, a defective combination instrument cluster is recognized.
During operation, the CAN connection resistance value is monitored via the IFI control module.
At the same time, the CAN element with in the IFI control module is checked as well.

> 8   Atmospheric pressure sensor in control module
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition  
5
Signal voltage
Signal voltage
The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values
> 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds
< 2.2 V longer than 2 seconds

> 9   Fuel quanity actuator (Y23/1)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately upon fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Control deviation: fuel rack position sensor and fuel quantity actuator
see nominal/actual value comparisons
5   The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values

> 10   IFI/DFI accelerator pedal position sensor (R25/2)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately upon fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Test for supply voltage
If the IFI/DFI accelerator pedal position sensor is activated > 20%, then the idle speed contact must be at OFF, see HHT actual values.
Beyond < 1%, the idle speed contact in the IFI/DFI accelerator pedal position sensor must be activated.
If the the IFI/DFI accelerator pedal position sensor is not activated, then the display in the HHT must
show 0%, see HHT actual values.
Hint: When testing, observe that the EGR lifting sender (B28/3) and IFI/DFI accelerator pedal position sensor (R25/2) must both have the same voltage supply, therefore test both components.
5
Voltage supply
Voltage supply
Signal voltage
The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values.
> 5 V longer then 2 seconds
< 4.7 V longer than 2 seconds
> 4.7 V longer than 240 milli-seconds

> 11   Fuel rack position sensor (Y23/1I1)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately upon fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition  
5   The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the voltage values.
Via control module delayed shut-off, verification if the Start and Stop contacts are achieved, are checked.

> 12   CKP sensor (L5/6)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Check of dynamic plausibility, therefore the time span from one impluse to the next impluse must not change over a defined time span
5   Engine is shut down

> 13   EGR valve pressure transducer (Y31/1)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Negative control deviation
The desired value from the control module (nominal value) was exceeded over a long time (5 seconds) and by more than 150mg/stroke as well
Explanation of deviation: Nominal value minus actual value

> 14   Boost pressure control/pressure control flap vacuum transducer (Y31/5)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Nominal and actual values comparison
The engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) checks the electrical wiring and the remaining control deviation
Monitoring of both positive and negative control deviation
Monitoring of endstage for short circuits and open circuits
5 Positive control deviation
Negative control deviation
Positive or negative control deviation
Positve control deviation:
The desired value from the control module (nominal value) was not attained over a long time (10 seconds) and by more than 300mbar as well
Negative control deviation:
The desired value from the control module (nominal value) was exceeded over a long time (10 seconds) and by more than 300mbar as well
Explanation of deviation: Nominal value minus actual value

> 15   Preglow control
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Function of the preglow indicator lamp is checked
5 Ignition: ON  

> 16   Glow plug failure, cylinder 1-2
Glow plug failure, cylinder 3-4
Glow plug failure, cylinder 5-6
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code



2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test During preglow function
4 Fault indication The preglow indicator lamp is activated in the combination instrument cluster for 1 minute after starting.
5 Ignition: ON  

> 17   Preglow control module end stage (N14/2)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
After two consecutive trips with fault
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Function, communication and wiring between engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) and preglow control module end stage
5 Ignition: ON  

> 18   Passenger-side fuse and relay module (K40/4) activation
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after the next engine start
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Hold-relay in passenger-side fuse and relay module
5 Ignition: ON  

> 19   Internal reference voltage (engine control module) (IFI) (N3/7)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Internal check of engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) for over/under voltage
5  
Replace engine control module as necessary

> 20   Engine control module (IFI) (N3/7), Circuit 15
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition If when ignition is switched ON, there is no voltage supply via circuit 15, a fault is present
5 Voltage supply 11 - 14 V
6   Replace engine control module (IFI) (N3/7)

> 20   Engine control module (IFI) (N3/7)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Internal check for delayed control module shut-off
5  
Replace engine control module as necessary

> 22   Engine control module (IFI) (N3/7), microprocessor/fuel calculation
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition Internal check of engine control module during operation and delayed shut-off
5  
Engine control module or injection pump fault (based on fault type), be certain to check supplied fault code data (HHT freeze frame) as well

> 23   Engine control module (IFI) (N3/7), EEPROM or incorrectly coded
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition With ignition ON and during delayed shut-off
5  
Check version coding and correct as necessary

> 24   IFI electrohydraulic shut-off actuator (Y1/1)
1 System DTC code
OBD trouble code

2 Storage of DTC and activation of
CHECK ENGINE MIL
Immediately after fault recognition
3 Monitoring time and frequency of test Continuously
4 Checked signal or condition The end stage is checked for a short circuit. Additionally, a plausibility check is performed during the engine control module shut-off delay function.
During the test, the engine control module is de-energized and the engine rpm is monitored.
If the engine rpm does not fall below 500 rpm within 2 seconds, then a fault is recognized and the engine is shut-off via the fuel quanity actuator (IFI) (Y23/1)