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Diagnosis

Diagnosis using the HHT

Activation applications

Activation using HHT
Possible symptoms, no DTC's stored Examples of possible causes in system (refer to corresponding DM)
Camshaft Rough idle, poor performance Adustable camshaft control
Secondary air injection pump Excessive emissions Secondary air injection piping, oxygen sensor,
secondary air injection pump
Injection valve Rough idle, poor performance Injection valve, engine control module
Throttle valve Idle speed too high, rough idle, motor hunts Poor idle control, position sensor
Electric fuel pump Repairs to fuel system (relieve fuel pressure) Repairs to fuel system
Evaporative emission
control system
Fuel odor Purge valve, leak in EVAP system
Purge control valve
Carbon canister
Test EVAP system, check for system integrity  
Exhaust gas recirulation Rough idle, high fuel consumption EGR valve, (binding)
Air/fuel mixture control Off-idle or warm-up faults Ignition coil, air leak, injection valve
Electric cooling fan Motor temperature too high Cooling fan defective, engine control module,
wiring
Ignition control Rough idle, poor performance Ignition coil, spark plugs, wiring
Switchable intake manifold Poor performance Switchover valve, vacuum lines, vacuum tank
Compression test Rough idle, poor starting, poor performance Check for mechanical faults
Supercharger Poor performance Supercharger, air flap/air filter motor,
engine control module
Supercharger clutch Poor performance Supercharger, wiring, engine control module
Air intake Poor performance Air intake switchover valve/motor,
engine control module


Activation using HHT
Function  
Camshaft ON Motor idles poorly (uneven)
Secondary air injection pump ON Oxygen sensor voltage goes to < 40 mV in max 60 s.
Injection valve OFF

ON
Idle speed drops briefly when an injector is switched off. Idle quality deteriorates.

Idle quality improves when the injector is switched on again.
Throttle valve OPEN

CLOSED
Idle speed increases as throttle angle increases.

Idle speed decreases as throttle angle decreases.
Electric fuel pump OFF OFF: Fuel pressure drops and the motor stalls.
EVAP system ON Purge valve ON: Purge valve cycles
Purge control valve
Carbon canister
ON Test EVAP system, for leaks, engine off.
Exhaust gas recirulation ON Motor runs poorly, stalls.
Air/fuel mixture control RICH\\LEAN LEAN: Idle quality deteriorates
Electric cooling fan PLUS/MINUS Cooling fan can be regulated between 20 and 90%.
Ignition control ON Motor runs somewhat poorly recognizable by poor idle quality. If no change in idle quality, check ignition circuit for faults.
Switchable intake manifold ON ON: Operation of switchover valve is visible under motor cover.
Compression test   Test for internal cylinder damage.
Supercharger clutch

Air flap/air filter actuator
ON

ON
Supercharger clutch engages

Air flap can be heard switching.

HHT actual value screen
Possible symptoms, no DTC's stored Possible faults in system
Testing engine at idle, emissions testing Complaints of poor performance Refer to corresponding DM volume
Testing engine Test of motor functions
Check idle speed control system
Refer to corresponding DM volume
Engine, cold start Engine won't start or starts with difficulty Refer to corresponding DM volume
Engine, warm-up Complaints during warm-up Refer to corresponding DM volume
Engine performance Testing on a chassis dynamometer
Poor acceleration
Poor performance
High fuel consumption
Refer to corresponding DM volume
Cruise control Complaints with cruise control operation Refer to corresponding DM volume
Drive authorization system Engine will not start Refer to corresponding DM volume
Cylinder balance test
(smooth running function)
Engine complaints (mechanical, engine management) Refer to corresponding DM volume
Compression testing Engine shakes
Engine starts with difficulty
Blue exhaust smoke after start up
Poor performance
Refer to corresponding DM volume
Tests completed After repaired faults Refer to corresponding DM volume


Compression can be tested as an input using the HHT.
A mechanical problem may be present if the difference in engine speed is > 8 rpm for engines 104/112/113, and > 5 rpm for engine 111.
Any engine speed difference will not present itself in the same manner in all engines, so no conclusions can be drawn concerning the affected cylinder.

If the engine speed difference is greater than the set value, perform a compression/cylinder leakage test to determine the affected cylinder.


The cylinder balance test must be performed at idle. If the misfire recognition shutoff threshold is exceeded, a fault will be stored and at the same time the fault count will increases. After repairs, clear the diagnostic memory.



Ignition circuit shutoff can only be performed on Motor 113.