Diagnostic

Interpreting XR25 bar graphs

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CONSIGNES Pour le diagnostic, ce barregraphe doit être allumé

INSTRUCTIONS For diagnosis, this bargraph must be lit.

Try the diagnostic tool on another vehicle.
Check:
  • the Injection, Engine and Passenger Compartment fuses,
  • the link between the XR25 diagnostic tool and the diagnostic socket,
  • the position of the selector (S8),
  • the conformity of the cassette.

Repair if necessary.

Check:
  • the presence of +12 V on pin 16 and ground on pin 5 of the diagnostic socket,
  • the good condition of the XR25 cable.

Repair if necessary.

Check, ignition on, for 12 V on pin:
  • 1 of the main relay,
  • 3 of the main relay,
  • 1 of the fuel pump relay.

Repair if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the circuit:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

Check, ignition on, for 12 V on pin 5 of the main relay:
  • If there is 12 V on pin 5 of the main relay: replace the fuel pump relay.
  • If there is no 12 V on pin 5 of the main relay: replace the main relay.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Rien à signaler

INSTRUCTIONS Nothing to report.

The ECU must be non-compliant or faulty. Replace the ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Ne pas tenir compte de ce barregraphe si le véhicule

INSTRUCTIONS Ignore this bargraph if the vehicle has no immobilizer.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation, the continuity and the absence of parasitic resistance on the wiring of ECU pin 37.

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists, refer to the immobilizer diagnosis.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Si le BG 6D est aussi allumé, vérifier la ligne

INSTRUCTIONS If bargraph 6D is also lit, check ECU line 46.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the circuit:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

Check the sensor resistance. Replace it if necessary.
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Si le BG 3D est clignotant, monter le régime moteur

NOTES If bar graph 3D is flashing, raise engine speed to 2,500 rpm for 5 minutes. If bar graph 3D has become steady, treat the fault.

Check the connection and the condition of the oxygen sensor connector.
Check, with the ignition on during the delay phase, for the presence of:
  • ground on pin B of the oxygen sensor,
  • +12 V after the fuel pump relay on pin A of the oxygen sensor.

Repair if necessary.

Check for earth on injection ECU pin 18.

Repair if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the circuit:
Remettre en état si nécessaire

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists. Replace the oxygen sensor.
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Run the engine, switch ignition on and erase the ECU memory using G0**. Try to start the vehicle. Switch ignition on, then troubleshoot the other faults. Don't forget to check the states and parameters!

CONSIGNES Si le BG 6G ou BG 5G est aussi allumé, vérifier

NOTES If bar graph 6G or 5G is also lit, check ECU line 44. In some fault cases, bar graph 4G can only be lit steady with the engine running.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the circuit:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

Check the sensor resistance. Replace it if necessary.
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Faire un essai routier si le BG 4D est clignotant

INSTRUCTIONS Carry out a road test if bargraph 4D is flashing.

Check that the sensor is correctly positioned.
Check, on the vehicle speed sensor, for the presence of:
  • ground on pin B2,
  • +12 V after ignition on pin A.

Repair if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation, the continuity and the absence of parasitic resistance on the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists! Replace the sensor
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: ECU failure is probably due to an electrical shock. Find the cause before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Si le BG 6D est aussi allumé fixe, vérifier la

NOTES If bar graph 6D is also lit steady, check ECU line 45. If bar graph 6G or 4G is also lit, check ECU line 44.

Check that the pressure sensor is connected electrically and pneumatically.

Check the condition of the pressure sensor hose (it must not be blocked, punctured, etc.).

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation, the continuity and the absence of parasitic resistance on the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists! Replace the sensor.
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Faire une tentative d’allumage du BG 5D sous démarreur.

NOTE Attempt to start BG 5D with the starter motor.

The BG 5D often appears flashing as *25 = dEF because its steady lighting is very fast. In some cases, the BG 5D may light up and go out.

*25 = CO.0 *25 = CC.0 Check the target sensor resistance.

Replace the sensor if necessary.

Check the condition of the flywheel, especially if it has been removed.
Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation, the continuity and the absence of parasitic resistance on the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

*25 = In Check that the target sensor is connected correctly (the sensor connector must not be reversed).

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists! Replace the sensor.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Dans certains cas de panne, le BG 6G ne peut être

NOTE In certain fault cases, BG 6G can only be on steady at 3000 rpm.

for 1 minute. If the BG 4G or BG 5G is also on, check line 44 of the ECU.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation, the continuity and the absence of parasitic resistance on the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists! Replace the knock sensor.
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Si le BG 5G est aussi allumé fixe, vérifier la

INSTRUCTIONS If bargraph 5G is also lit steady, check ECU line 45. If bargraph 3G is also lit, check ECU line 46.

Check the resistance of the throttle potentiometer.

Replace the throttle potentiometer if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation, the continuity and the absence of parasitic resistance on the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Un CO ou un CC- de la ligne 48 du calculateur empêche

WARNINGS A CO or CC- on line 48 of the ECU prevents communication with the ECU.

Check the line for insulation from 12 V:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The fault persists! Replace the fuel pump relay.
The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES XX = 14 => Cylindre 1 ou 4 ligne 30 du calculateur

WARNINGS XX = 14 => Cylinder 1 or 4, ECU line 30
XX = 23 => Cylinder 2 or 3, ECU line 4

Check the resistance of the two injectors concerned.

Replace the injector(s) if necessary.

With ignition on and during the time-delay phase, check for 12 V on pin 1 of the faulty injector.

Repair if necessary the wiring between injector 1 and fuel pump relay pin 5.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

CAUTION: The ECU failure is probably due to an electrical shock.

The cause of the failure must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Run the engine, switch on the ignition and clear the ECU memory using G0**. Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults. Do not forget to carry out a status and parameter check!

CONSIGNES Rien à signaler

NOTES Nothing to report

Ignore this bar graph, as this vehicle is not fitted with an automatic transmission.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Rien à signaler

INSTRUCTIONS Nothing to report.

Check the condition of the warning light and its power supply.

Repair if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the circuit:
Remettre en état.

Repair.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Rien à signaler

INSTRUCTIONS Nothing to report.

This bar graph only lights if the ECU power supply has been interrupted (battery or ECU disconnected, etc.).

Check the ECU power supply:

Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

Run the engine.

Switch off the ignition and wait for communication between the tester and the ECU to be lost.

Switch on the ignition.

Establish communication with the ECU.

Erase the ECU memory using G0**.

NOTE: Stored faults are erased. It is therefore useful to carry out a road test to check that there are no faults in the injection system.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Rien à signaler

INSTRUCTIONS Nothing to report.

Check the resistance of the idle speed control stepper motor.

Check the idle control valve if necessary.

Check the insulation, continuity and absence of parasitic resistance of the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES Rien à signale

NOTES Nothing to report

Check the resistance of the EVAP purge valve.

Replace the valve if necessary.

Check, ignition on, for 12 V on pin A of the canister purge valve.

Repair if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the line :]
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Run the engine, switch on the ignition and clear the ECU memory using G0**. Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults. Do not forget to carry out a status and parameter check

CONSIGNES Vérifier que le véhicule a une CA, en cas d’absence

WARNINGS Check that the vehicle has A/C. If it does not, ignore this bar graph.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of ECU line 51.

Repair if necessary.

If the fault persists, refer to the air conditioning diagnosis.

AFTER REPAIR Clear the ECU memory using G0**.

Try to start the vehicle. Switch the ignition on, then deal with the other faults.

Do not forget to carry out a status and parameters check!

CONSIGNES XX = 14 => Cylindre 1 ou 4 ligne 28 du calculateur

INSTRUCTIONS XX = 14 => Cylinder 1 or 4 line 28 of the ECU
XX = 23 => Cylinder 2 or 3 line 29 of the ECU

Check the condition of the suppression capacitor on pin 4 of the coil.
Check the coil resistance.

Replace the coil if necessary.

Check the +APC supply to the relevant coil on pin 3.

Repair if necessary.

Connect the breakout box in place of the ECU and check the insulation and continuity of the line:
Remettre en état si nécessaire.

Repair if necessary.

The problem is still not resolved! The injection ECU must therefore be replaced.

WARNING: The destruction of the ECU is probably due to an electrical shock. The cause of the destruction must be found before fitting a new ECU.

AFTER REPAIR Run the engine, switch ignition on and erase the ECU memory using G0**. Try to start the vehicle. Switch ignition on, then troubleshoot the other faults. Don't forget to check the states and parameters!

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