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Diagnostic mode 2: Check operating conditions
Function
This diagnostic mode displays the operating conditions at which an emission-relevant malfunction was detected and stored by the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Work procedure
- Connect diagnostic tester. Refer to Diagnostic tester, connecting
- Depending on the desired operating condition: switch on ignition
or
start engine and let run at idle.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 2: Check operating conditions."
- Select the desired operating condition(s) "PID XX".
- The following list only serves as an overview.
- The measuring values are sorted according to the PID (parameter-identifications).
| PID | Diagnostic mode | Module number 10 Engine Electronics |
Module number 1A Transmission Electronics |
||
| 02: | DTC which triggered the current reception of all control module information | --- | X | ||
| 03: | Condition of the fuel system | X | --- | ||
| 05: | Coolant temperature | X | X | ||
| 06: | Short time gasoline-air ratio bank 1 | X | --- | ||
| 07: | Gasoline-air ratio bank 1 | X | --- | ||
| 08: | Short time gasoline-air ratio bank 2 | X1) | --- | ||
| 09: | Gasoline-air ratio bank 2 | X1) | --- | ||
| 12: | Engine rotations per minute | X | X | ||
| 13: | Vehicle speed | X | X | ||
| 17: | Throttle valve position (absolute) | --- | X | ||
1) Can only be selected in vehicles with engine code BJS
- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.
If DTCs are displayed in "PID 02":
- Repair stored malfunctions according to DTC table:
- SAE P0xxx-DTCs. Refer to SAE P0xxx-DTCs
- SAE P1xxx-DTCs. Refer to SAE P1xxx-DTCs
- SAE P2xxx-DTCs. Refer to SAE P2xxx-DTCs
- SAE P3xxx-DTCs. Refer to SAE P3xxx-DTCs
- SAE U0xxx-DTCs. Refer to SAE U0xxx-DTCs
- The DTC table is sorted by SAE code.
- Erase DTC memory after repairing malfunction. Refer to Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data
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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.