Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

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Signal missing

Connecting the breakout box





Connecting the breakout box
981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor
Connecting the breakout box (Automatic transmission)





Is the breakout box connected to the control module?

Yes - CONNECTED

No - Connecting the breakout box

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Connecting the breakout box




Connecting the breakout box
981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor
Connecting the breakout box

Caution! The control module power supply must be disconnected when connecting or disconnecting the breakout box, otherwise it may be damaged.









- Ignition off
- Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM).
- Connect adapter 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor to transmission control module (TCM) connector and connect breakout box 981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 to adapter.

Note! Ensure that the adaptor is the right way round - with the breakout box cable harness outwards towards the fender.









Select "Continue"

Continue - DONE

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DONE - Checking ground terminals

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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 cables for a short-circuit to supply voltage

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

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

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

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Checking signal cables for a short-circuit to supply voltage








- Ignition off.
- Control module connected.
- Ignition on.
Connect an electrician's screwdriver (bulb at least 3 W) between #20 (A#20) and:
#32 (#B2) TC1
#33 (#B3) TC2
#34 (#fB4) TCM
on the breakout box.
The bulb should not light. If the bulb lights there is probably a short-circuit to supply voltage in the circuit.









Is the bulb out?

Yes - Checking signal cables for resistance to ground

No - Checking for a short-circuit

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Checking for a short-circuit
Check cables between transmission control module (TCM):
#B2 and engine control module (ECM) #B2
#B3 and engine control module (ECM) #B3
#B4 and engine control module (ECM) #B4
for a short-circuit to supply voltage 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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Checking signal cables for resistance to ground








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect transmission control module (TCM) and engine control module (ECM) (EZ129K, Fenix 5.2, Motronic 4.3 or Motronic 4.4).
Connect an ohmmeter between breakout box #20 (#A20) and
#32 (#B2) TC1
#33 (#B3) TC2
#34 (#B4) TCM









The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance.

OK - Checking signal cable TC1, TC2

Not OK - Checking for a short-circuit

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Checking for a short-circuit




Check cables between transmission control module (TCM):
#B2 and engine control module (ECM) #B2
#B3 and engine control module (ECM) #B3
#B4 and engine control module (ECM) #B4
for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.






Continue - Verification

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Checking signal cable TC1, TC2




- Ignition off.
- Disconnect breakout box from automatic transmission control module (TCM).

Continue - Connecting the breakout box

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Connecting the breakout box




Information

Fault-tracing information
Continued fault-tracing is dependent on the vehicle's engine control module.





Select an engine control module

Fenix 5.2 - Connection of breakout box

EZ-129K - Connection of breakout box

Motronic 4.3 - Connection of breakout box

Motronic 4.4 - Connection of breakout box

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Connection of breakout box





Connection to connector B
951 1351 ADAPTOR 86-PIN 951 1351 Adaptor 86-Pin 981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428
Connecting up the Test box to Fenix 5.2





Is the test box connected to the control module?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No -

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Connecting test box to connector B (grey)








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect control module.
- Connect adapter 951 1351 ADAPTOR 86-PIN 951 1351 Adaptor 86-Pin to control module connector.
- Connect test box 981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 to adapter, connector B.





Press Continue.

Continue -

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Checking ground point #B28








- Ignition off.
- Switch off anything which might drain the battery, such as courtesy lights and radio.
- Connect control module.








- Using an ohmmeter, take reading between #B28 and battery negative terminal.

Ohmmeter should read approx. 0 ohms.

OK - Go back to fault tracing where you left off.
No Fault Found

Not OK - Check ground points at rear of engine and leads to them for open circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and contact resistance and oxidation as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

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Checking for open-circuit, contact resistance and oxidation




- Check ground points at rear of engine and leads to them for open circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and contact resistance and oxidation 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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Verification

Hint: After repair, it is necessary to check that the fault has been corrected.
Perform as described below.








- Ignition off.
- Reconnect connectors, components etc.
- Switch off anything which might drain the battery, such as courtesy lights and radio.
- Connect control module.








- Using an ohmmeter, take reading between #B28 and battery negative terminal.

Ohmmeter should read approx. 0 ohms.

OK - FAULT FOUND

Not OK -

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Troubleshooting Information
Information
Attempt New Test -

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No Fault Found - No Fault Found

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Connection of breakout box





Connection of test box, ICM
981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor 981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428
Connection of test box to ICM





Is test box connected to ICM?

Yes - No Fault Found

No -

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Connection of test box to ICM








- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect ICM.
- Plug adapter 981 3195 ADAPTOR 981 3195 Adaptor into ICM connector.
- Connect test box 981 3190 Replaced by 9511428 981 3190 Replaced by 951 1428 to adapter.





Press Continue.

Continue -

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Checking ground terminals








- Switch off ignition
- Switch off all power consumers, such as interior lighting and radio.




- Use ohmmeter to measure resistance
- between #A20 (A20) on test box and battery negative terminal, and
- between #A29 (A29) on test box and battery negative terminal.

Instrument should indicate approx. 0 ohms in both cases.

OK - Resume fault tracing at point of interruption.
No Fault Found

Not OK - Check ground terminals 31/32 and 31/33 on engine and associated wiring for open-circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and for contact resistance as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.Check ground lead between engine and chassis for open- circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and for contact resistance as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

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Checking for open-circuit




- Check ground terminals 31/32 and 31/33 on engine and associated wiring for open-circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and for contact resistance as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
- Check ground lead between engine and chassis for open- circuit as per Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and for contact resistance 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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Troubleshooting Information
Information
Attempt New Test -

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