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Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply, Checking



Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply, Checking







Special tools and equipment
- VAG1526 A
- VAG1594 A
- VAG1598/31

Test requirements
- Fuses for engine electronics OK
- Battery voltage at least 12.7 V
- Alternator OK

Test sequence
- Connect test box VAG1598/31 to wiring harness for engine control module; do not connect engine control module.
- Switch ignition on.

NOTE:
- The positive voltage supply to the engine control module is provided via terminal 3 (terminal 15) and terminal 62 (terminal 30).
- The ground connection to the engine control module is provided via terminal 1 and terminal 2.

- Connect multimeter as follows to measure voltage:

Test box VAG1598/31 Measure to
Socket

1 Battery positive
2 Battery positive
62 Engine ground

- Specified value: approx. battery voltage

- Connect multimeter as follows to measure voltage:

Test box VAG1598/31 Measure to
Socket

3 Engine ground

- Switch ignition on.
- Specified value: approx. battery voltage

If the specified values are not obtained:
- Check wiring connections.
- Connect multimeter as follows to measure voltage:

Test box VAG1598/31 Measure to
Socket

121 1) Engine ground

1) The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay -J271- carries voltage on terminal 121 of engine control modules after switching off the ignition for up to 15 minutes.

- Switch ignition on.
- Specified value: approx. battery voltage

If specified value is not attained:
- Check wiring connections.
- Check Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay -J271-. Testing and Inspection