Fuel Metering Valve -N290-, Checking

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General Description

The Engine Control Module -J623- regulates Fuel Metering Valve -N290- directly at the High Pressure Fuel Pump to control the low pressure flow inside the High Pressure Fuel Pump.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Multimeter.
Wiring Diagram.
Scan Tool.

Test requirements

Fuses OK.
Battery voltage OK.
Switch OFF All electrical and electronic accessories.
Vehicles with Auto. Transmission, ensure Selector Lever position is in "P".
Vehicles with Manual Transmission, ensure Shifter Lever position is in "N" with Parking Brake applied.
Coolant Temperature: ≥ 80° C.
Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
For Hybrid vehicles refer to: HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .

Test Procedure

Step	Procedure	Result / Action to Take
1	PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK . -- Was Complaint verified?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 2 -- NO: GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2	IGNITION: OFF. DISCONNECT: Fuel Metering Valve -N290- harness connector. CHECK: Fuel Metering Valve -N290- component connector terminals 1 to 2 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 1.5 - 11 Ω (@ approx. 20° C). -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 3 -- NO: REPLACE: Fuel Metering Valve -N290-. Refer to appropriate repair information. GO TO: Step 5
3	IGNITION: ON. CHECK: Fuel Metering Valve -N290- harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage. IGNITION: OFF. SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage. -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 4 -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 5
4	REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. CHECK: Fuel Metering Valve -N290- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 60 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 5 -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 5
5	Final Procedure Perform a road test to verify repair. -- Does the original DTC return?	-- YES: CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins. REPAIR: As necessary. Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY . Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE . Return vehicle to Customer. If all electrical connections are OK: REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE . Return vehicle to Customer. -- NO: Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's. If no DTC's return the repair is complete. Return vehicle to customer.