Overview
If the fuel/air mixture does not ignite in the ignition stroke the engine is said to be misfiring. The engine control module (ECM) detects misfires by registering the time between two segments of the flywheel.
The time between two segments varies depending on
- misfiring
- driveline oscillations
- normal variations caused by uneven combustion
- flywheel mechanical tolerances.
The mechanical tolerances and drive line oscillations disrupt the signal and it is difficult to detect whether the engine really is misfiring or not. By registering the time difference between the sectors and comparing this with the time differences in an earlier rotation misfires can be gauged. To eliminate mechanical tolerances one of the 5 sectors on the flywheel is used as a reference point for the timing.
Signal description (Motronic 4.4)
Connector A #A1 - #A43
All the values specified below are measured between the terminal specified in column 1 and terminal #A42 (signal ground), unless otherwise indicated in brackets.
Note. It is important that the breakout box is connected and that the ground terminals have been checked before readings are taken. See Connecting breakout box, connector A .
The values specified in the table apply with the engine unloaded and at normal operating temperature.
| U= | DC voltage in volts (V) | U AC = | AC voltage in volts (V) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U bat = | Battery voltage | F = | Frequency in Hertz (Hz) | ||
| U low = | Voltage approximately 0 V or 0 V | % duty = | Duty cycle (pulse ratio) as a percentage (%) | ||
| T = | Time in milliseconds (ms) |
| Terminal | Signal type | Ignition on | Idling speed | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A1 | ||||
| #A2 | Signal (+) front knock sensor (KS) (measured to #A17) | U low | ||
| #A3 | Power ground mass air flow (MAF) sensor | U low | ||
| #A4 | Signal mass air flow (MAF) sensor (Measured to #A5) | U = 0.1 - 0.2 V | U approx. 0.9 V | U increases with increasing air mass |
| #A5 | Signal ground mass air flow (MAF) sensor | U low | ||
| #A6 | Signal ground engine speed (RPM) sensor | U low | ||
| #A7 | Control signal engine cooling fan (FC) low-speed | Engine cooling fan (FC) off: U bat Engine cooling fan (FC) on: U approx. 0.1 V | ||
| #A8 | ||||
| #A9 | Control signal injector 5 | U bat | T = 2.2 - 3.6 ms | T increases with engine speed (RPM) and load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A10 | Control signal injector 1 | U bat | T = 2.2 - 3.6 ms | T increases with engine speed (RPM) and load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A11 | Opening signal the idle air control (IAC) valve | %duty approx. 25 % | % duty = 21 - 32% | %duty increases with load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A12 | 15-supply (power supply from the ignition switch) | U bat | ||
| #A13 | Power ground | U low | ||
| #A14 | Control signal front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), preheating | U bat | Preheating off: U approx. U bat Preheating on: U approx. 0.4 V | |
| #A15 | Power supply the throttle position (TP) sensor | U approx. 4.8 V | ||
| #A16 | Signal the throttle position (TP) sensor | U approx.0.5 V at closed throttle position (CTP) (idling) U approx. 4.3 V at wide open throttle (WOT) | ||
| #A17 | Signal (-) front and rear knock sensors (KS) | U low | ||
| #A18 | Signal ground sensor (measured to battery negative terminal) | U low | ||
| #A19 | Signal (-) rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) | U approx. 0.7 V | Only measured with the ignition on | |
| #A20 | Signal engine speed (RPM) sensor (measured to #A6) | U low | U AC approx. 1.6 V f = 825 Hz | |
| #A21 | Signal camshaft position (CMP) sensor | U = U low or 5.0 V U = U low or U bat | F approx. 7 Hz | F increases with engine speed (RPM) |
| #A22 | Control signal engine cooling fan (FC) high-speed | Engine cooling fan (FC) off: U bat Engine cooling fan (FC) on: U < 0.3 V | ||
| #A23 | Control signal injector 4 | U bat | T = 2.2 - 3.6 ms | T increases with engine speed (RPM) and load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A24 | Control signal injector 3 | U bat | T = 2.2 - 3.6 ms | T increases with engine speed (RPM) and load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A25 | Closing signal the idle air control (IAC) valve | %duty = 75 % | %duty = 68 -78 % | % duty decreases with load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A26 | 30-supply (Power supply from the battery) | U bat | ||
| #A27 | Power supply (from main relay) | U bat | ||
| #A28 | Power ground control module | U low | ||
| #A29 | Control signal rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), preheating | U bat | Preheating off: U approx. U bat Preheating on: U approx. 0.4 V | |
| #A30 | Signal (+) rear knock sensor (KS) (measured to #A17) | U low | ||
| #A31 | Signal the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | (At an engine coolant temperature (ECT) of +46°C the engine control module (ECM) switches voltage range) | (+20 °C) U approx. 1.81 V (+30 °C) U approx. 1.34 V (+45 °C) U approx. 0.83 V (+46 °C) U approx. 4.0 V (+80 °C) U approx. 2.73 V (+100 °C) U approx. 1.96 V | |
| #A32 | Signal (+) front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) | U = 1.1 - 1.2 V (measured to terminal #A42) | U oscillates rapidly between 0.0-0.9 V when the probe is warm. Low voltage = lean engine High voltage = rich engine (measured to terminal #A33) | |
| #A33 | Signal (-) front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) | U approx. 0.7 V | Only measured with the ignition on | |
| #A34 | Signal (+) rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) | U low (measured to terminal #A42) | U at even load approximately 0.6 V may vary between 0.0 - 0.9 V depending on the operating conditions. (measured to #A19) | |
| #A35 | ||||
| #A36 | Power supply camshaft position (CMP) sensor | U approx. U bat | ||
| #A37 | Pulsed secondary air injection system (PAIR) pump valve, control signal | U bat | Pulsed secondary air injection system (PAIR) pump valve not active approx. U bat | Active approx. U low |
| #A38 | Control signal injector 2 | U bat | T approx. 2.2 - 3.6 ms | T increases with engine speed (RPM) and load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #A39 | Control signal Canister purge (CP) valve | U bat | Canister purge (CP) valve: % duty = 0 - 33 % | |
| #A40 | ||||
| #A41 | Control signal main relay | U approx. 1 V | ||
| #A42 | Signal ground control module (measured to the battery negative terminal) | U low | ||
| #A43 |
Connector B terminals #B1 - #B43
All the values specified below are measured between the terminal specified in column 1 and terminal #B28 (signal ground), unless otherwise indicated in brackets in column 2.
Note. It is important that the breakout box is connected and that the ground terminals have been checked before readings are taken. See Connecting breakout box (connector B) .
The values specified in the table apply with the engine unloaded and at normal operating temperature.
| U= | DC voltage in volts (V) | U AC = | AC voltage in volts (V) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U bat = | Battery voltage | F = | Frequency in Hertz (Hz) | ||
| U low = | Voltage approximately 0 V or 0 V | % duty = | Duty cycle (pulse ratio) as a percentage (%) | ||
| T = | Time in milliseconds (ms) |
| Terminal | Signal type | Ignition on | Idling speed | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B1 | Power supply accelerometer | U approx. 5.0 V | ||
| #B2 | Signal torque limiting (from automatic transmission) | U approx. 1- 2 V below U bat | U low on ignition retardation request (retardation levels 2 and 3) | |
| #B3 | Signal torque limiting (from automatic transmission) | U approx. 1- 2 V below U bat | U low on ignition retardation request (retardation levels 1 and 3) | |
| #B4 | Signal torque limiting acknowledgment (to automatic transmission) | U approx. 2.0 V below U bat | U low when the request has been received | |
| #B5 | ||||
| #B6 | Signal air conditioning (A/C) compressor status | U low | A/C compressor off: U < 0.1 V A/C compressor on: U approx. U bat | |
| #B7 | Control signal malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (to combined instrument panel) | Lamp lit: U approx. 0.8 V Lamp not lit: U bat | ||
| #B8 | ||||
| #B9 | Signal A/C pressure sensor | U approx. 0.9 V | U approx. 0.9 V (When the air conditioning (A/C) has not been engaged) U increases with increased air conditioning A/C pressure | |
| #B10 | ||||
| #B11 | Control signal ignition discharge module (IDM) | U approx. 0.1 V | F approx. 35 Hz * | U and f increase with engine speed |
| #B12 | Signal load Tq (to automatic transmission) | U approx. 0.8 V | F approx. 35 Hz | F increases with engine speed (RPM) |
| #B13 | ||||
| #B14 | ||||
| #B15 | Power supply fuel tank pressure sensor | U approx. 5 V | ||
| #B16 | ||||
| #B17 | ||||
| #B18 | Signal speed (from combined instrument panel) | U approx. U low or U bat (Voltage depending on position of front wheels) | F increases with speed f = 40 Hz at 20 km/h. | |
| #B19 | Control signal EVAP canister shut-off valve | U approx. U bat | Closed U approx. U bat | Active U approx. U low |
| #B20 | Signal throttle position (TP) sensor (to automatic transmission) | U approx. 0.5 V at closed throttle position (CTP) (idling speed) U approx. 4.3 V at wide open throttle (WOT) | ||
| #B21 | Signal tachometer (to combined instrument panel) | U approx. U bat | F approx. 28 Hz | F increases with engine speed (RPM) |
| #B22 | ||||
| #B23 | Signal engine coolant temperature (ECT) (to ECC and combined instrument panel) | Cold engine (+20°C): f approx. 40 Hz Engine at operating temperature (+100 °C): f approx. 21 Hz | ||
| #B24 | Signal constant idle speed compensation P/N position (from automatic transmission) | P/N-position: U approx. U bat Other positions: U approx. U low Manual U approx. 9.0 V | ||
| #B25 | Signal air conditioning (A/C) relay status | U low | Air conditioning (A/C) relay not activated: U < 0.1 V Air conditioning (A/C) relay activated: U approx. U bat | |
| #B26 | Signal malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) request (from automatic transmission) | U approx. 0 - 1 V | U approx. U bat NOTE: Other values apply if there are diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the transmission control module (TCM). | |
| #B27 | Control signal fuel pump | U approx. 7.5 V | F = 42 Hz (multimeter set to U AC ) | |
| #B28 | Signal ground sensor (measured to battery negative terminal) | U < 0.1 V | ||
| #B29 | Power supply A/C pressure sensor | U approx. 5.0 V | ||
| #B30 | ||||
| #B31 | Fuel tank pressure sensor (certain markets only) | U max approx. 4.7 V U nominal approx. 2.5 V U min approx. 0.6 V | ||
| #B32 | Signal accelerometer | U approx. 2.5 V | ||
| #B33 | ||||
| #B34 | ||||
| #B35 | ||||
| #B36 | Diagnostic lead K-link | U approx. 1 - 2 V below U bat | Other values apply if a generic fault-tracing instrument is connected to the data link connector (DLC) | |
| #B37 | ||||
| #B38 | Control signal pulsed secondary air injection system (PAIR) pump relay | U approx. U bat | Pulsed secondary air injection system (PAIR) pump valve off U approx. U bat | Pulsed secondary air injection system (PAIR) pump valve active U approx. U low |
| #B39 | Signal fuel consumption (to trip computer) | U approx. 2 V below U bat No trip computer: U approx. U bat | F approx. 14 - 25 Hz | F increases with engine speed (RPM) and load (measured with EVAP not active) |
| #B40 | Control signal Air conditioning (A/C) relay (allows A/C to start) | U approx. 9 V | Air conditioning (A/C) permitted: U low Air conditioning (A/C) not permitted: U approx. 11 V | |
| #B41 | ||||
| #B42 | Approx. 10 V | |||
| #B43 |
| NOTE |
|---|
| Other values apply if there are diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the transmission control module (TCM). |
* = Multimeter 9510060 displays approx.71 Hz as a result of signal interference.