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P1760

Symptom: "CHECK ACS" warning lamp on. If engine load is absent, a minor decrease in comfort will result.

P1760

Engine load, signal wrong

Fault symptom

"CHECK ACS" warning lamp on. If engine load is absent, a minor decrease in comfort will result.

Condition

Engine load is a PWM signal from the TRIONIC system. The frequency is proportional to engine rpm. The input signal is absent or faulty.

Diagnostic procedure

1 Check the engine load signal



- Connect the Scan tool diagnostics instrument to the car's data link connector.

- Start the engine.

- Select the "ENGINE LOAD" command in the "READ FUNCTIONS" menu. The nominal value at idling speed is about 0%%.

- Open the throttle and note whether the value increases considerably.


Is functionality OK?

yes

Continue with point 2.


no

Repair or replace the lead in question and proceed to point 2.


2 Final check



- Clear the diagnostic trouble code.

- Perform a drive cycle by driving the car at varying engine rpm and loads for 5 minutes.

- Check whether the diagnostic trouble code has recurred.


Has the diagnostic trouble code recurred?

yes

Continue as described in the section "Before replacing a control module", see .


no

The steps taken to rectify the fault were correct.