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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Check operation of main engine control unit relay

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Diesel injection system › Check operation of main engine control unit relay
EngineCheck operation of main engine control unit relay

CHECK OPERATION OF MAIN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT RELAY

Check 1060GL

2.4 JTD 20v

STEPCHECK TO BE PERFORMEDRESOLUTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK
1

Press the START/STOP button and turn off the engine.

In the engine compartment junction unit, remove relay T9 (in the middle of the lower row)

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 85 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is less than 0.3 V.

Move on to Step 4

Move on to Step 2
2

If faults are found, restore the wiring between the engine compartment junction unit and the engine compartment junction unit

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the wiring if necessary

The test can be considered over

Replace the junction unit

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

and move on to Step 3

3

Check the fault disappears.

The test can be considered over

Repair the original junction unit and replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - .R

4

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is less than 1.0 V.

Move on to Step 15

Move on to Step 5
5

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the cable loom connector from the engine management control unit connector A.

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is greater than 1.0 V.

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - .R

6

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EGR solenoid

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is greater than 1.0 V.

Replace the EGR solenoid valve

Op. 1080C24 E.G.R. SYSTEM SOLENOID - R + R

7

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the cable loom connector from the flow modifying solenoid valve.

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is greater than 1.0 V.

Replace the solenoid valve

Op. 1064A34 TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT VALVE - R.R.

8

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the built-in throttle body actuator.

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is greater than 1.0 V.

Replace the built-in throttle body actuator

Op. 1060G50 THROTTLE BODY - R.R

9

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the accelerator pedal potentiometer

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is greater than 1.0 V.

Replace the accelerator pedal

Op. 1068A20 ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH BUILT-IN POTENTIOMETER - R.R

10

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the brake pedal switch.

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is greater than 1.0 V.

Replace the brake pedal switch

Op. 5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R

11

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the battery positive

Press the START/STOP button.

Measure the voltage between Pin 87 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth, ensuring it is less than 1.0 V.

Move on to Step 14
12

If faults are present, restore the wiring between the battery positive and the turbine variable geometry control solenoid

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the wiring if necessary

The test can be considered over

Replace the solenoid valve

Op. 1064B42 SOLENOID CONTROLLING TURBOCHARGER VANE POSITION ACTUATOR - R.R

13

If faults are present, restore the wiring between the various disconnected components

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the wiring if necessary

The test can be considered over

Replace the junction unit

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

14

Press the START/STOP button.

Disconnect the cable loom connector from the engine management control unit connector A.

Check the resistance between Pin 85 of the base unit for relay T9 and the earth is greater than 500 kOhms.

Move on to Step 16

Move on to Step 15
15

If faults are found, restore the wiring between the engine compartment junction unit and the engine compartment junction unit

See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT

Replace the wiring if necessary

The test can be considered over

Replace the junction unit

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

16

Check that the resistance across Pin 85 of the base of relay T9 and Pin 72 of control unit connector A

See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU

is greater than 5 Ohms.

Move on to Step 15

Replace the engine management control unit

Op. 1060G80 DIESEL ELECTRONIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - .R

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