All values measured to ground unless otherwise noted
Conn./Plug/Pin Pin Information Test Value Comments
N3/10      
C.28 Air pump activation signal output Disconnect ECT sensor and connect 2.5 KOhms resistor across pin 1 and 2 of B11/4 plug
engine at idle, measure to circuit 87 pin A.2
12 VDC while pump is running (approx. 2 min)
 
D.3 Starter activation ground signal output, energizes relay K40/4k2 Ignition on 0 VDC
12 VDC when starter turning
 
D.11 CAN-Bus (high side). High speed data transfer bus input and output, shares data with other ECMs No reliable test. Check continuity to other ECMs
approx. 5 VAC when data is on bus.
 
D.12 CAN-Bus (low side). high speed data transfer bus input and output, shares data with other ECMs Ignition off
approx. 60 Ohms between pins D.11 and D.12
 
E.3 Control signal output recirculated air flap actuator Voltage varies depending on setting of air flap  
E.4 Adjustable camshaft timing signal output, determines camshaft timing correction Ignition off: 7-12 Ohms to pin A.2
Engine at approx. 2000 rpm, ECT >70 °C
1-1.5 A current draw
Insert bridge to pin A.3 (max. 10 sec.) engine runs rough or stops
E.5 EGR valve ground signal output Connect vacuum tester. Engine at idle and ECT > 60 °C: < 1 VDC and < 10 mbar
drive vehicle on rollers or road at approx. 3000 rpm: 1-7 VDC and 80-220 mbar

Use two technicians for road testing
E.10 Air pump switchover valve activation signal output Ignition on, 0.4-0.6 A current draw  
E.12 Pin not used    
E.13 Injector 4 timing signal output
controls fuel injection quantity
(pulse width determines fuel quantity
wider pulse = more fuel)
Use scope, probe tip to pin A.2 (circuit 87), gnd to pin E.1
ECT 20 °C start engine approx. t=8 msec.
ECT 80 °C engine at idle approx.. t=2.7-4 msec.
accelerate briefly approx. t=14 msec.
Waveform needle pulse approx. 40 Vpp, coil resistance 14-17 Ohms
E.14 Injector 2 (engine 112) or 6 (engine 113) timing signal output
controls fuel injection quantity
(pulse width determines fuel quantity
wider pulse = more fuel)
Use scope, probe tip to pin A.2 (circuit 87), gnd to pin E.1
ECT 20 °C start engine approx. t=8 msec.
ECT 80 °C engine at idle approx.. t=2.7-4 msec.
accelerate briefly approx. t=14 msec.
Waveform needle pulse approx. 40 Vpp, coil resistance 14-17 Ohms
E.17 Oil level recognition signal output Ignition on, measure to pin 37 (circuit 87)
oil level: OK 12 VDC
low <1 VDC
 
E.21 Super charger valve activation switched ground signal output Ignition on
> 1 VDC with charger off
0 VDC with charger on
 
E.22 Pressure sensor power output Ignition on, approx. 5 VDC to pin E.24 (-)  
E.23 Pressure sensor signal input Ignition on > 3.5 VDC engine at idle < 2 VDC
connect vacuum tester > 500 mbar
 
E.24 Pressure sensor ground signal output Ignition on, approx. 5 VDC to pin E.22 (+)  
E.25 Injector 1 timing signal output
controls fuel injection quantity
(pulse width determines fuel quantity
wider pulse = more fuel)
Use scope, probe tip to pin A.2 (circuit 87), gnd to pin E.1
ECT 20 °C start engine approx. t=8 msec.
ECT 80 °C engine at idle approx.. t=2.7-4 msec.
accelerate briefly approx. t=14 msec.
Waveform needle pulse approx. 40 Vpp, coil resistance 14-17 Ohms
E.26 Injector 3 timing signal output
controls fuel injection quantity
(pulse width determines fuel quantity
wider pulse = more fuel)
Use scope, probe tip to pin A.2 (circuit 87), gnd to pin E.1
ECT 20 °C start engine approx. t=8 msec.
ECT 80 °C engine at idle approx.. t=2.7-4 msec.
accelerate briefly approx. t=14 msec.
Waveform needle pulse approx. 40 Vpp, coil resistance 14-17 Ohms
E.28
E.29
ECT sensor signal input, low side
ECT sensor signal input, high side
Ignition on, measure to pin E.29 (+)
ECT at: 20 °C approx. 3.4 VDC
60 °C approx. 1.5 VDC
100 °C approx. 0.5 VDC
 
E.31 EA/CC/ISC potentiometer 1 signal input, determined by accelerator pedal position Ignition on, measure to pin E.32 (-)
accelerator pedal position
CTP 4.0-4.6 VDC, WOT < CTP value
P/O M16.6
see also pins F.1-F.2
 

E.32
E.33
EA/CC/ISC potentiometer 1 and 2 power output,
low side
high side
 

Ignition on
approx. 5 VDC across pins
 
E.34 EA/CC/ISC potentiometer 2 signal input determined by accelerator pedal position Ignition on, measure to pin E.32 (-)
accelerator pedal position
CTP 0.3-0.9 VDC, WOT > CTP value
P/O M16.6
see also pins F.1-F.2
E.37
E.38
CKP sensor signal input low side
CKP sensor signal input high side
CKP status affects injection system timing
Start engine > 2.5 VAC, at idle > 5 VAC
voltage raises with increasing rpm or use scope: sine wave 30 Vpp, t=0.7 msec. at idle
 
E.39
E.40
Camshaft sensor ground
Camshaft sensor signal input
camshaft signal affects injection system timing
Engine at idle 1.2-1.7 VDC (value alternates)
or use scope
square wave approx. 12 Vpp, duty cycle 80 %
 
E.41
E.42
Knock sensors signal input low side
Knock sensors signal input high side
(affects ignition system timing if "knock" is detected)
Ignition on, use oscilloscope
tap on engine block
see signal vary (looks like noise)
Piezo element generates increasing voltage with increasing knock signal
E.45 IAT sensor signal, reference voltage input Ignition on, measure to pin E.48
20 °C 2.7 VDC. 40 °C 1.8 VDC, 60 °C 1.1 VDC
 
E.46 Hot film MAF sensor, power supply output Disconnect B2/5, measure to pin E.48
ignition on 5 VDC
 
E.47 Hot film MAF sensor signal input Ignition on, measure to pin E.48 0.9-1.1 VDC
engine at idle, ECT > 70 °C 1.3-1.7 VDC
voltage raises with increasing rpm
 
E.48 MAF sensor common ground
(reference point for 5 V and 12 V supply)
Disconnect B2/5, measure to B2/5 connector pin 2 Ignition on 12 VDC  
 
F.1
F.2
EA/CC/ISC actuator motor control signal output low side
high side
Ignition on, 0.8-2.3 VDC
Engine at idle, ECT > 70 °C
voltage varies from 1.0-2.5 VDC
Ignition off, approx. 10 Ohms
P/O M16/6
see also
pins E.31-E.34
F.8 Main gound to W16/6 Approx. 0 Ohms to ground  
F.13 Ignition coil 1 signal output Ignition on 12 VDC
Starter cranks > 10 VDC
(voltage drops slightly during cranking)
 
F.15 Main gound to W16/6 Approx. 0 Ohms to ground  
F.20 Ignition coil 2 signal output Same as pin F.13