2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ignition

Symptom:
P1480-GLOW PLUG INDICATOR ERROR
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P1480-GLOW PLUG INDICATOR ERROR
When Monitored: Witth the ignition on.
Set Condition: the ECM recieves a glow plug inidcator error message from the instru-
ment cluster over the CAN Bus.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
VERIFY CURRENT DTC
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the ECM DTCs.
Perform several ignition key cycles leaving the ignition on for 10 seconds, then off for
10 seconds.
With the DRBIIIt, read the ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Refer Refer to Instrument Cluster information for the related
symptom(s).
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Test Complete.
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Symptom List:
P1482-GLOW PLUG MODULE - COMMUNICATION ERROR
P2537-GLOW PLUG CONTROL CIRCUIT PREGLOW FAULT
P2537-GLOW PLUG CONTROL CIRCUIT PREGLOW SHORT TO
GROUND
P2537-GLOW PLUG CONTROL CIRCUIT PREGLOW SHORT TO
VOLTAGE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be P1482-GLOW PLUG MODULE -
COMMUNICATION ERROR.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
GLOW PLUG CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
GLOW PLUG CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
GLOW PLUG CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
GLOW PLUG MODULE
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: If the ECM detects and stores a DTC, the ECM also stores the
engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of
these conditions are displayed on the DRB at the same time the DTC is
displayed.
NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to
duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, erase ECM DTCs.
Perform several engine run cycles, turning the ignition off for at least 20 seconds
between each engine run cycle.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Go To 6
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connectors.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the Glow Plug Control Signal circuit.
Measure the resistance of the Glow Plug Module Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Repair the Glow Plug Control Signal circuit for an open.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connectors.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Glow Plug Control Signal circuit.
Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 4
No!Repair the Glow Plug Control Signal circuit for a short to ground.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connectors.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Remove the Engine Control Relay.
Connect a jumper wire between cavity 30 and cavity 87 of the Engine Control Relay
connector.
Measure the voltage of the Glow Plug Control Signal circuit.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s!Go To 5
No!Repair the Glow Plug Control Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
5 Turn the ignition off.
Replace the Glow Plug Module in accordance with the Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase ECM DTCs.
Perform several engine run cycles, turning the ignition off for at least 20 seconds
between each engine run cycle.
With the DRBIIIt, read the ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Replace and program the Engine Control Module in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Test Complete.
6WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE
PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRB
parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for param-
eter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DTC When Monitored and Set Conditions. If possible, try to duplicate the
conditions under which the DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?All
Ye s!Repair as necessary.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Test Complete.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: If the ECM detects and stores a DTC, the ECM also stores the
engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of
these conditions are displayed on the DRB at the same time the DTC is
displayed.
NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to
duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, erase ECM DTCs.
Perform several ignition cycles leaving the ignition on for at least 10 seconds then off
for 10 seconds.
With the DRBIIIt, read the ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Go To 6
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect each Glow Plug harness connector.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance of each Glow Plug Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms for each circuit?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Repair the appropriate Glow Plug Control circuit for an open.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect each Glow Plug harness connector.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and each Glow Plug Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms for any of the measurements?All
Ye s!Repair the appropriate Glow Plug Control circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Go To 4
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect each Glow Plug harness connector.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of each Glow Plug Control circuit.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt for each circuit?All
Ye s!Go To 5
No!Repair the appropriate Glow Plug Control circuit for a short to
voltage
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5 Turn the ignition off.
With the DRBIIIt, erase ECM DTCs.
Refer to the Service Information and perform the Glow Plug Test on each Glow plug.
Did each Glow Plug pass the test?All
Ye s!Replace the Glow Plug Module.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Replace the appropriate Glow Plug in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
6WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE
PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRB
parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for param-
eter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DTC When Monitored and Set Conditions. If possible, try to duplicate the
conditions under which the DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?All
Ye s!Repair as necessary.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Test Complete.
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Symptom List:
P1482-GLOW PLUG MODULE - INCORRECT TIMER
P1482-GLOW PLUG MODULE - INTERNAL FAULT
P2538-GLOW PLUG MODULE COMMUNICATION ERROR
P2538-GLOW PLUG MODULE EXCESSIVE CURRENT ERROR
P2538-GLOW PLUG MODULE TIMER ERROR
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be P1482-GLOW PLUG MODULE -
INCORRECT TIMER.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
GLOW PLUG MODULE
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: If the ECM detects and stores a DTC, the ECM also stores the
engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of
these conditions are displayed on the DRB at the same time the DTC is
displayed.
NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to
duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.
NOTE: This DTC indicates an internal Glow Plug Control Module problem
or an incorrect Glow Plug Module has been installed.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase ECM DTCs.
Perform several engine run cycles, turning the ignition off for at least 20 seconds
between each engine run cycle.
With the DRBIIIt, read the ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Replace and program the Glow Plug Control Module in accor-
dance with the Service Information.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Go To 2
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Symptom:
P1610-ENGINE CONTROL RELAY PLAUSIBILITY
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P1610-ENGINE CONTROL RELAY PLAUSIBILITY
When Monitored: During after-run.
Set Condition: The internal ECM timer determines that the Engine Control Relay
remains on for more than 2.0 seconds after the ECM has turned off the Engine Control
Relay.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
CHECK THE ECM POWER AND GROUNDS
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
SUBSTITUTE ENGINE CONTROL RELAY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, check for additional DTCs.
Are other DTCs present?All
Ye s!Refer to the Symptom List for diagnosis of the other DTCs before
continuing.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Go To 2
2NOTE: If the ECM detects and stores a DTC, the ECM also stores the
engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of
these conditions are displayed on the DRB at the same time the DTC is
displayed.
NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to
duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, erase ECM DTCs.
Perform several ignition key cycles, pausing for at least 10 seconds between each
cycle.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 5
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Install a substitute relay in place of the Engine Control Relay.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase DTCs.
Perform several ignition key cycles, pausing for at least 10 seconds between each
cycle.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, read ECM DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?All
Ye s!Go To 4
No!Replace the Engine Control Relay.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
4 Refer to symptom Checking the ECM Power and Grounds.
Are the ECM Power and Ground circuits o.k.?All
Ye s!Replace the ECM in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Repair as necessary.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
5WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE
PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
NOTE: The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The
following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition.
With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRB
parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for param-
eter values to change and/or a DTC to set.
Review the DTC When Monitored and Set Conditions. If possible, try to duplicate the
conditions under which the DTC was set.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or
partially broken wires.
Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed
out, or corroded terminals.
Were any of the above conditions present?All
Ye s!Repair as necessary.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Test Complete.
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P1610-ENGINE CONTROL RELAY PLAUSIBILITY ÐContinued