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Part 2






Signal too high (Continued)

Checking ground terminals








- Ignition off.
- Control module disconnected.
- Turn of all equipment in the car that takes power from the battery (the interior lighting and radio etc).
Connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and:
#20 (#A20) on the breakout box
#29 (#A29) on the breakout box.









The ohmmeter should read approximately 0 ohms for all readings

OK - No Fault Found

Not OK - Checking for an open-circuit, contact resistance and oxidation

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Checking for an open-circuit, contact resistance and oxidation
Check ground terminals 31/32 and 31/33 and cables between ground terminals and control module #A20 and #A29 for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , and contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check ground lead between battery and bodywork for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , and contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair check that the fault has been remedied.
Carry out the following:








- Ignition off
- Turn of all equipment in the car that takes power from the battery (the interior lighting and radio etc).
- Control module disconnected.
Connect an ohmmeter between the battery negative terminal and:
#20 (#A20) on the breakout box
#29 (#A29) on the breakout box.









The ohmmeter should read approximately 0 ohms for all readings

OK - VERIFIED

Not OK - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should be diagnosed and remedied. Since this is not the case the fault-tracing process has failed.
Complete the fault-tracing for those fault or try again.

Do you want to terminate fault-tracing at this time?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking ground terminals

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CONNECTED - Checking signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage

FAULT FOUND - Checking signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage

No Fault Found - Checking signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - Checking signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage

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Checking signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage








- Ignition off.
- Connect the transmission control module (TCM).
- Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) (Fenix 5.2, LH 3.2/EZ129K, Motronic 4.3 or Motronic 4.4).
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between #50 (#B20) and #20 (#A20) on the breakout box.









The voltmeter should read approx. 0 V.

OK - Checking throttle position (TP) sensor circuit

Not OK - Checking for a short-circuit

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Checking throttle position (TP) sensor circuit
Further fault-tracing depends on the vehicle's engine control module (ECM).





Select control module.

- Fenix 5.2 - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) EFI-243 Throttle position (TP) sensor signal, permanent fault, signal faulty
- LH 3.2 - Throttle position (TP) sensor signal, permanent fault, signal too low
- Motronic 4.3 - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) EFI-411 Throttle position (TP) sensor signal, permanent fault, signal too high
- Motronic 4.4 - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) EFI-411 Throttle position (TP) sensor signal, permanent fault, signal too low

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Signal faulty. Permanent fault

2-4-3 TP sensor signal

Checking ground lead








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect TP sensor.








- Connect an ohmmeter between connector terminal 1 and ground.

Ohmmeter should read approx. 0 ohms.

OK -

Not OK - Check lead between #A18 and sensor terminal 1 for open circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault

20 - 40 ohm - Wait 4 minutes with ignition off and then try again.

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Checking for open-circuit








- Check lead between #A18 and sensor terminal 1 for open circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.





Press Continue when fault is repaired.

Continue -

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