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Functional check

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If the EPC warning lamp does not light up with the ignition switched on:

Cause: Corrective Action:
EPC warning lamp is not activated or does not light up due to open circuit.
  • Switch ignition off.
  • Connect Test box VAG 1598/31. Control module is not connected by this action.
  • Bridge test box sockets 2 and 48.
  • Switch ignition on.
  • EPC warning lamp must light up.
If EPC warning lamp does not light up:
  • Switch ignition off.
  • Check instrument cluster.
If instrument cluster is OK:
  • Locate and eliminate short or open circuit in wiring from Motronic ECM J220 to EPC warning lamp using wiring diagram.
    If wiring to EPC warning lamp is OK:
Malfunction cause Motronic ECM J220 is faulty.

If the EPC warning lamp lights up with the ignition switched on, continue check as follows:

If the EPC warning lamp does not go out:

If no DTCs are stored:

Cause: Corrective Action:
EPC warning lamp is permanently activated by short to Ground (GND).
  • Switch ignition off.
  • Connect Test box VAG 1598/31. Control module is not connected by this action.
  • Check wire resistance between test box socket 48 and vehicle Ground (GND):
  • Specified value: infinite Ohm (∞ Ω)
If specification is not obtained: Short to Ground (GND) in the activation wire from Motronic ECM J220 to EPC warning lamp.
  • Locate and eliminate this malfunction wiring using diagram.
    If specification infinite Ohm (∞ Ω)~ is obtained and no short to Ground (GND) can be found:
Malfunction cause Motronic ECM J220 malfunctioning.

If DTC memory has been erased, the readiness code must be generated again → Readiness code (function 15), generating  .