Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Checking wiring
If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.
-- Install the test box.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.
-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
-- Using a Multimeter, check the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Throttle Drive -G186- at Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.
| Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector terminals | Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals or test box socket |
|---|---|
| 2 | 12 |
| 6 | 44 |
Specified value: 1.5 Ω max.
If the specified value was Not obtained:
-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery voltage and Ground (GND).
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
-- Go to Final procedures
If the specification value was obtained:
-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
-- Go to Final procedures
If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.
-- Install the test box.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.
-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
-- Using a Multimeter, check the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Throttle Drive -G186- at Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.
| Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector terminals | Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals or test box socket |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 16 |
Specified value: 1.5 Ω max.
If the specified value was Not obtained:
-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to each other, Battery voltage and Ground (GND).
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
-- Go to Final procedures
If the specification value was obtained:
-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
-- Go to Final procedures
Final procedures
-- 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 MEMORY .
- If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
- If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
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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.