Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element N79, Checking
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element N79, Checking
• Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28).
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Multimeter.
• Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
• The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) fuses OK.
• The Power Supply Relay (terminal 50) (J682) OK.
• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
• A/C switched off.
• Ground connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
• Ignition switched off.
• Engine cold.
Test procedure
- Observe safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions
- Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions
- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check.
Checking internal resistance
- Disconnect the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element (N79) electrical harness connector - 2 -.
- Using a multimeter, check the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element (N79) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
Specified value: 7 to 12 ohms (at approx. 20° C)
If the specified value was not obtained:
- Replace the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element (N79). Refer to the Repair Information.
If the specified value was obtained:
Checking voltage
Switch the ignition on.
- Using a multimeter, check the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element (N79) electrical connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage.
Specified value: battery voltage.
Switch the ignition off.
If the specified value was not obtained:
- Check the wiring from the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element (N79) electrical connector terminal 1 to fuse 18 in Fuse Panel C for high resistance, a short circuit to ground or an open circuit.
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.
If no malfunctions are found in the wiring:
Checking Ground
- Using a multimeter, check the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heating Element (N79) electrical connector terminal 2 to ground for resistance.
Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.
If the specification was not obtained:
- Check the wiring for an open, high resistance or short circuit to voltage or ground.
- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.
- Perform a road test to verify repair.
If the DTC does not return:
Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.
If the DTC does return, no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply is OK:
- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the Repair Information.
- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.
Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:
1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.