1996 AUDI A4 check engine

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Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM)
power supply relay -J271-, checking

Special tools and equipment

VAG1526A
VAG1594A
VAG1598/31
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Note:
The motronic Engine Control Module (ECM)
power supply relay -J271- supplies voltage to the
ignition coils with power output stages and the
Engine Control Module (ECM) at pin 121.

Test requirement:

Fuses for engine electronics OK

Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component Locations

Test sequence

- Remove engine cover (arrows).

- Disconnect 4-pin harness connector -1- at one of ignition coils -2-.
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If specified value is not obtained: - Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows.Harness connector
Terminal
Measure to
1 Engine Ground (GND)
- Switch ignition on.

Specification: approx. battery voltage
- Switch ignition off.

- Pull off rubber seal of plenum chamber cover in direction of arrow.
- Remove cover -1- toward front.
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If wire connection is OK: - Check following connection for open circuit according to wiring
diagram: 3-socket relay carrier in E-box, plenum
chamber, position 2
Terminal
Harness connector at
ignition coils

Terminal
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- Repair open circuit if necessary.
- Check voltage supply of motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power
supply relay -J271- Page 28
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- Check activation of motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power
supply relay -J271- Page 28
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Checking voltage supply

If specified value is not obtained:
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
If no malfunctions are found in wires: - Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows.3-socket relay carrier in E-box, plenum
chamber, position 2
Terminal
Measure to

2 Engine Ground
(GND)
9 Engine Ground
(GND)

Specification: approx. battery voltage
- Check wire connection between central electronics and voltage supply
relay for open circuit.
- Replace central electrics.
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Checking activation

If specified value is not obtained: - Connect multimeter for voltage measurement as follows.3-socket relay carrier in E-box, plenum chamber,
position 2
Terminal
Measure
to

4 B+
- Switch ignition on.

Specification: approx. battery voltage
- Switch ignition off.
- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness to Engine Control
Module (ECM), do not connect ECM Page 24
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If no malfunctions are detected: - Check following wire connection for open circuit and short circuit to
Ground (GND) and B+: Relay carrier below left cover, at bulkhead
Terminal
VAG1598/31 test box
Socket
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- Repair open circuit or short circuit if necessary.
- Replace motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay -
J271-.
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Component location Overview of component
locations Page 24
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Test sequence

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool
and select control module for engine electronics
using "address word" 01 Page 01
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. Engine
must run at idle.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read measurin
g value block
Q
Enter display group number XXX

When indicated on display
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -4- to select "display group number 004" and
press -Q- button to confirm input.
Read Measuring Value Block 4
1
2
3
4

Indicated on display
- Check specified value for Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor in
display field 4:
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