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Intake Flap Motor/Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor, Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment requiredÂ
- Multimeter.
- Wiring diagram.
Test requirementsÂ
- The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) - J220- fuses OK.
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
- A/C switched off.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test procedureÂ
-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECKÂ
Start diagnosisÂ
-- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to Repair information.
-- Disconnect the Intake Flap Motor -V157- /Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor -G336- electrical harness connector -arrow-.
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Using a Multimeter, check the Intake Flap Motor -V157- /Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor -G336- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
Specified value: about 5 V
-- Switch ignition off.
If the specified value was obtained:
-- Replace the Intake Flap Motor - V157- /Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor - G336-. Refer to Repair information.
If the specified value was not obtained:
Checking wiringÂ
If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
-- Install the test box. Refer to Repair information.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to Repair information.
-- Using a Multimeter --, check the Intake Flap Motor - V157- /Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor - G336- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit.
| Intake Flap Motor - V157- /Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor - G336- electrical harness connector terminals | Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- electrical connector T60 terminals or test box socket |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 5 | 34 |
Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.
If the specification was not obtained:
-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.
-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
If no malfunction is detected in the wiring:
-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to Repair information.
-- Install the engine cover with air filter. Refer to Repair information.
Final proceduresÂ
After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
- Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORYÂ .
- If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORYÂ .
- If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODEÂ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.