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Engine Controls - Tests W/codes - Base Module: Diagnosis Mercedes-Benz S-class W140

Testing & Diagnostics 5 illustrations ~233 words

USING DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS

Use following illustrations to understand diagnostic charts and identify symbols used. (Scheme 137)- (Scheme 139).

Scheme 137

Scheme 137: USING DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS

Scheme 138

Scheme 138

Scheme 139

Scheme 139

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

Note. For aid in using diagnostic charts, see USING DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY (SECTION 11)

CAUTIONOn vehicles with ME-SFI, the Base Module (N16/1) is not equipped with DTC memory. DTC's can only be retrieved by performing SYSTEM TESTS .

Note. Diagnostic trouble codes can be retrieved from many different modules. Codes and testing listed in this article are for codes retrieved from the base module.

Test Preparation For DTC Readout

  1. Connect impulse counter scan tool and adapter or HHT to data link connector (X11/4). (Scheme 140)
  2. Connect Yellow wire from impulse counter scan tool as follows: Socket 8 Base Module - BM (N16/1) Socket 6 ABS or ASR control module (N30 or N30/1) Socket 12 SPS control module (N49/1) Socket 11 ADS control module (N51) Socket 4 HFM-SFI control module (N3/4)
  3. Turn ignition ON.
  4. Read DTC memory for BM, ABS, ABS/ASR, SPS, ADS, HFM-SFI control modules.

Scheme 140

Scheme 140

RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

To retrieve diagnostic trouble codes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY (SECTION 11) .

CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Connect Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00) to Data Link Connector. DLC is located under left side of instrument panel. Following manufacturer's instructions, clear diagnostic trouble codes.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS

Note. Observe Preparation for Test, see PREPARATION FOR TESTS (SECTION 22) .

Generic DTCMercedes Benz DTCPossible CauseTest Step/Remedy
1No fault in systemIn case of complaint: do entire test 23. See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TESTS (SECTION 23) .
5005Maximum allowable temperature in module box exceeded Module box blower motor was phased out of production on model 140 starting M.Y. 199415.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 15.0-18.0)
606A/C electromagnetic clutch (A9k1) jammed or poly-V-belt broken13.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 11.0-14.0) visually inspect compressor and poly-v-belt
7007Poly-V-belt slips13.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 11.0-14.0) check poly-v-belt tension
10010Base module (N16/1) voltage supply output fuse F2, open circuit8.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 8.0-10.0)
11011Base module (N16/1) voltage supply output fuse F3, open circuit9.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 8.0-10.0)
12012Base module (N16/1) voltage supply output fuse F1, open circuit6.0, 7.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 4.0-7.0)
15015Kickdown switch (S16/6)16.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 15.0-18.0)
16016A/C electromagnetic clutch (A9k1), short circuit13.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 11.0-14.0)
17017Module box blower motor (M2/2), short circuit Module box blower motor was phased out of production on model 140 starting M.Y. 199415.0, see ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST - Section 23 (Steps 15.0-18.0)

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE LIST

Scheme 141

Scheme 141: CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION