Complaint/Problem |
Possible cause |
Test step/Remedy 1) |
Actual value
Engine test
Menu item |
Engine starts and accelerates poorly when cold |
Injector (Y62) activation and injection duration.
Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5).
ECT sensor (B11/4).
Ignition voltage too low.
Intake air leak. |
23 17.0 - 24.0
23 4.0 - 5.0
23 8.0
24 30.0
Remedy leak. |
2/7
1/7
3/7
-
- |
Engine does not start |
No voltage supply from base module (N16/1).
Malfunction of drive authorization system (DAS) .
Fuel pumps defective.
No compression, oil pressure too high.
Ignition voltage too low. |
23 1.0 - 3.0
23 37.0
34 2.0
check compression and oil pressure.
24 30.0 |
-
DAS 1/1
-
-
- |
Engine has uneven idle |
Camshaft timing.
Injector (Y62) activation and injection duration.
Intake air leak. |
23 27.0 - 30.0
23 17.0 - 24.0
Remedy leak. |
2/7
2/7
- |
Engine has insufficient output |
TWC flow restricted.
Left or right O2S 1 (G3/3 or G3/4) (before TWC).
ECT sensor (B11/4).
Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5).
Camshaft timing. |
Check exhaust back pressure, see DM, Engines, Vol. 1, section A, "Engine Output"
23 11.0 - 12.0
23 8.0
23 4.0 - 5.0
23 27.0 - 30.0 |
-
5/7
3/7
1/7
2/7 |
Engine runs unevenly (shakes) |
Injector (Y62) activation and injection duration.
Injector leaking, poor spray pattern.
Left or right O2S 1 (G3/3 or G3/4) (before TWC).
Ignition voltage too low.
Compression on one or more cylinders too low.
Intake air leak. |
23 17.0 - 24.0
36 1.0
23 11.0 - 12.0
24 30.0
Check compression.
Remedy leak. |
2/7
-
5/7
-
-
- |
Engine runs unevenly (misfiring) |
Ignition voltage too low.
Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5). |
24 30.0
23 4.0 - 5.0 |
-
1/7 |
Engine surges after cold start |
Intake air leak. |
Remedy leak. |
- |
Transition failure during warm-up |
ECT sensor (B11/4).
Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5).
Intake air leak. |
23 8.0
23 4.0 - 5.0
Remedy leak. |
3/7
1/7
- |
Transition failure when warm or high fuel consumption |
Left or right O2S 1 (G3/3 or G3/4) (before TWC).
Purge control valve (Y58/1) stuck in open position. |
23 11.0 - 12.0
23 31.0 |
5/7
3/7 |
Engine vibrates |
Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5).
Ignition voltage too low.
Left or right O2S 1 (G3/3 or G3/4) (before TWC). |
23 4.0 - 5.0
24 30.0
23 11.0 - 12.0 |
1/7
-
5/7 |
EPC MIL (A1e43) illuminates and EA is in "limp-home" mode |
Nominal value potentiometer in pedal value
sensor (B37).
EA/CC/ISC actuator actual value potentiometer. |
25 4.0 - 5.0
25 6.0 - 7.0 |
4/7
4/7 |