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.
Charge Air Pressure Sensor, Checking
Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS
Prior to repair work, perform a preliminary check to verify the condition. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
The Charge Air Pressure Sensor and IAT Sensor are combined and must be replaced as a unit.
Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of the IAT sensor -G42-.
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Multimeter.
- Wiring diagram.
Test Requirements
- The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) - J623- fuses OK.
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
- On vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever in position "P" or "N".
- A/C switched off.
- Ground connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test Procedure
-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK
Start Diagnosis
-- Remove the engine cover.
Test Sequence
-- Disconnect the Charge Air Pressure Sensor/IAT sensor -G31/G42- electrical harness connector.
-- Turn ON the ignition switch.
-- Using a multimeter, check the Charge Air Pressure Sensor/IAT sensor -G31/G42- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
Specified Value: Near 5 V
-- Using a multimeter, check the Charge Air Pressure Sensor/IAT sensor -G31/G42- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 4 for voltage.
Specified Value: Min. 4.40 V
-- Switch the ignition off.
If Either Specified Value Was Not Obtained:
Checking Wiring
-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.
-- Using a multimeter, check the Charge Air Pressure Sensor/IAT sensor -G31/G42- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to wiring diagram. Refer to Appropriate Wiring Diagrams for Pin locations.
| Charge Air Pressure Sensor/IAT sensor -G31/G42- electrical harness connector terminals | Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 83 |
Specified Value: 1.5 Ω Max.
If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained:
-- Check the wiring for an open, high resistance or short to ground.
-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
If No Malfunction Is Detected In The Wiring And The Voltage Supply Was Ok:
-- Replace the Charge Air Pressure Sensor/IAT sensor -G31/G42- Refer to the Repair information.
If No Malfunction Is Detected In The Wiring And The Voltage Supply Was Not Ok:
-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.
-- Install the engine cover.
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.
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