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.
Test sequence
- Rear right wheelhousing liner, removing:
- Disconnect 3-pin connector of Leak detection pump (LDP) -V144- (arrow).
- Measure resistance between terminals 1 + 3 of diagnostic pump.
Specified value: 640...720 Ξ©
- Measure resistance between terminals 2 + 3 of diagnostic pump.
Specified value: 12.5...19.5 Ξ©
If specified values are not obtained:
- Replace Leak detection pump (LDP) -V144-, see item Β 7
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), see DIAGNOSTIC MODE 4: RESET/ERASE DIAGNOSTIC DATA .
- Generate readiness code, see READINESS CODE, GENERATING
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If specified values are obtained:
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness, see CONNECT TEST BOX FOR WIRING TEST .
- Check wires between test box and 3-pin connector for open circuits according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1+socket 80
Terminal 2+socket 25
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ξ©
- Also check wires for short circuit to each other, to vehicle Ground (GND) and to B+.
Specified value:
- Check wire between 3 -pin connector terminal 3 and the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ξ©
If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-, see REPLACING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.