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Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Test procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis

-- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the Repair Manual.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 Connector, Wiring Harness & Bolts
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-- Disconnect Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 Connector, Wiring Harness & Bolts
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-- Using a multimeter, check the terminals of the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- for resistance.

Fig 3: Checking Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 N205 For Resistance
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Specified value: 5.0 to 9.0 Ω (at approx. 20° C)

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Replace the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-. Refer to the Repair Manual.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking voltage

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to engine ground for voltage.

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

Specified value: Battery voltage.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Ground.

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.

-- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Manual.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) electrical harness connector T60 for an open circuit.

Fig 4: 2-Pin Electrical Connector & Terminals
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Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) electrical harness connector T60 terminal or test box socket
2 60

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground (GND).

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Manual.

-- Install the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the Repair Manual.

Final procedures

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .