Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING

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General Description

The following procedure is used to diagnose the Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- and the Engine Control Module -J623- power supply voltage that is provided by the Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Multimeter.
Wiring Diagram.
Scan Tool.

Test requirements

Fuses OK.
Battery voltage OK.
Switch OFF all electrical and electronic accessories.
Vehicles with Auto. Transmission, ensure Selector Lever position is in "P".
Vehicles with Man. Transmission, ensure Shifter Lever position is in "N" with Parking Brake applied.
Observe all safety precautions. Refer to: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
View clean working conditions. Refer to: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Test Procedure

Step	Procedure	Result / Action to Take
1	PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to: PRELIMINARY CHECK . -- Was Complaint verified?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 2 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 2 . -- NO: GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2	IGNITION: OFF. DISCONNECT: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271-. Refer to appropriate repair information. IGNITION: ON. CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 1 / 86 and 3 / 30 to ground for voltage. IGNITION: OFF. SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage. -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 3 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 3 . -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 6 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 6 .
3	REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. CONNECT: Jumper wire Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 3 / 30 and 5 / 87. IGNITION: ON. CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 3, T91 / 5, and T91 / 6 to ground for voltage. IGNITION: OFF. SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage. -- Were Values obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 4 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 4 . -- NO: GO TO: Step 5 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 5 .
4	REMOVE: Jumper wire Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 3 / 30 and 5 / 87. CHECK: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminal 2 / 85 to the Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 7 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: REPLACE: Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271-. Refer to appropriate repair information. GO TO: Step 6 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 6 . -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 6 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 6 .
5	REMOVE: Jumper wire Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay -J271- socket terminals 3 / 30 and 5 / 87. REMOVE: Appropriate fuse. Refer to the wiring diagram for correct fuse. CHECK: Downstream (output) side of fuse to Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 3, T91 / 5, and T91 / 6 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). -- Were Values obtained?	-- YES: REPLACE: Fuse panel. Refer to appropriate repair information. GO TO: Step 6 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 6 . -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 6 Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay - J271-, CHECKING - 6 .
6	Final Procedure Perform a road test to verify repair. -- Does the original DTC return?	-- YES: CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins. REPAIR: As necessary. If all electrical connections are OK: REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. Clear the DTC's. Refer to: DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY . Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to: PRELIMINARY CHECK . Return vehicle to Customer. -- NO: Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's. If no DTC's return the repair is complete. Return vehicle to customer.