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Before changing a control module

Before changing a control module


When all tests and checks have been carried out in accordance with the diagnostics procedure for the relevant diagnostic trouble code, or by manual fault diagnosis, without any faults having been found, it is natural to assume that the control module is at fault.

Therefore, go through all the following points very carefully before definitely pinpointing the Motronic control module as the cause of the fault.


1. Check once again that every single point in the diagnostic procedure for the diagnostic trouble code in question has been carried out.

2. Study the wiring diagram of the circuit in question and make sure you understand how it works. Relevant parts of the technical description may be of assistance in this respect.

3. In connection with removing and fitting the control module, bear in mind its sensitivity to electrostatic discharges. See for more detailed information.


4. Check all grounding points and the control module's power supply. If you have already done so, do it once again. Check that power ground (G7P) and sensor ground (G7S) are physically and electrically separated from each other. See diagnostic trouble code P1500.

5. If the suggested fault diagnosis procedures do not produce results, try to trace the trouble by consulting and analysing "Test readings, control module connections".

6. Think of all possible and reasonable causes of the fault before changing the control module. When changing a control module for testing purposes, always refit the original control module.

7. If the original fault still persists in spite of this, then the Motronic control module will have to be changed.