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» Self-diagnosis of VAZ 2131 error codes. Diagnostics of the WHA by yourself ?! - It's simple! Most
common indications
In a VAZ 2114 car, the manufacturer installed an on-board computer, thanks to which you can find out about
the presence of a malfunction in time and fix it in a timely manner before the problem worsens. But on the
display, errors are shown in the form of numbers - special codes that require decoding, since they themselves
do not carry any meaning.
Possible malfunctions of the VAZ 2114 car, the meaning and decoding
of the on-board computer error codes
It is possible to distinguish only 2 groups of errors, the codes of which are displayed by the on-board
computer VAZ 2114. Errors from the first group occur much more often than the others, so we will give a few
of the most common:
1. "P1602" is an error code that signals the presence of problems with the engine controller. The computer
display can often show this code, which indicates the need to replace the controller.
2. The "P0340" (or "P0343") error occurs when the crankshaft position sensor malfunctions or completely
fails.
3. "Р0217" signals overheating of the car engine or the need to replace the engine oil.
These are not all the errors that arise during the operation of the VAZ 2114. A complete list can be found in
one of the diagnostic software files, and a list of the most common errors will be given later in this article.
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When carrying out diagnostics at specialized service stations and independently, various results and error
codes can be obtained. Not all drivers know that it is possible to identify faults without an on-board computer.
An odometer is used for this. A significant drawback of such diagnostics is the addition of the error numbers
into a single sum. For example, if error 8 and 1 occur, the odometer will display the number 9. The instrument
memory is not automatically cleared, so error codes will be displayed until manually reset by disconnecting
the battery terminals for a few seconds.
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To troubleshoot a service station, a car's on-board computer and a laptop with specialized applications are
usually used. In this case, you can get error codes that correspond to the various problems. The most common
ones are shown in the table.
If errors occur with other codes, you should familiarize yourself with the information about them in the file
that is included with the application for car diagnostics, or search on the Internet.
The controller clears the memory after turning off the engine along with the ignition and disconnecting power
from the battery for 10-15 seconds. In this way, after repair, it can be determined whether the malfunction has
been eliminated.
Errors in the VAZ 2114 occur quite often, so the skills of recognizing them will not be superfluous for
carrying out the correct car repair. For correct diagnostics, you need a computer with a special program and an
understanding of the readings of the on-board computer.
The topic of this article will be the diagnostics of the tidy on the VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112.
In order to start the self-diagnosis mode of instrument combinations, you must turn on the ignition while
holding the button that resets the daily mileage.
How to understand that the mode has started? It's very simple, the oil pressure lights, the battery icon, the fuel
warning light and the Chek light will start to light. In this case, all arrows begin to move from the initial
position to the maximum, and this process is repeated. Thus, you can check the operation of all bulbs, devices,
arrows.
When you press the button to reset the mileage for a day, an error code will appear to us.
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To reset this error, you need to hold down and hold the button, which will reset the daily mileage. Until the
error is reset to 0.
To check that the errors have been reset, we repeat the procedure: we enter the mode - diagnostics of the VAZ
2110 tidy (while turning on the ignition, press and hold the button that resets the mileage); press the mileage
reset button three times and look at the bortovik screen. It should show 0.
We have decided on this. But, now we need to find out what kind of error we identified during the self-
diagnosis of instrument combinations. For this, you are presented with a table.
If the figure is different, for example, like ours, this means that there are several errors and the computer
shows their sum: 6 (2 + 4), 10 (2 + 8), 12 (4 + 8), 14 (2 + 4 + eight).
You can watch the whole process in the video below:
We figured out the errors in self-diagnosis of instrument combinations of the VAZ 2110, but here you can see
(when the engine light comes on) yourself.
Several variants of Samara cars with VAZ-2111 engines roll off the assembly line of the Togliatti plant
AvtoVAZ. These engines are equipped with a multiport fuel injection system, which is available in several
versions.
The first version of the system is the fruit of the joint work of AvtoVAZ and the American company
GENERAL MOTORS (GM), which is intended only for export. The car complies with the Euro-2
environmental standards, it has a catalytic converter, the injection system has an oxygen concentration sensor
(DOC) installed in the flow of exhaust gases (FOG). But the engine must only run on unleaded gasoline,
otherwise the named elements will fail. Components for such an injection system are supplied by GM.
The second option is intended for the domestic market. Its feature is an electronic control unit (ECU) of its
own design January-4, the components of the system are Russian, it does not have a neutralizer and DCC, it is
allowed to use leaded gasoline. Parts for the second version of the system are produced in small batches at
various domestic enterprises. Contact connectors of units and blocks in systems of the first and second
variants are the same, some of them are interchangeable.
The third option appeared thanks to cooperation with the German company BOSCH. The 2111 engine has
been added five "forces" - now it develops 57 kW (77 hp) of power. Installed new intake manifold, and the
camshaft with "wider" phases. Two control units have been developed: the cheaper ECU-M1.5.4, which
ensures the Euro-2 toxicity standards, and the promising ECU-MR 7.0, which is more expensive, but meets
the more stringent Euro-3 requirements. The third version of the system has original connectors, and the
system is not compatible with the first two.
You can determine what type of injection system the engine of a particular car is equipped with by the
inscription on the ECU, which contains the VAZ catalog number, name, serial number and the date of
manufacture of the unit. The ECU is also called a controller. Data for different types of controllers are given
in table. 1-3.
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ESAU-D controllers operate under the control of a program stored in the memory of the ECU. Different
versions of the programs allow you to create modifications of controllers to work with different models
engines and ensure compliance with various environmental standards.
Data on software versions (software) for ESAU-VAZ, its correspondence to the type of controller and their
interchangeability are given in table. 4. In the table, numbers of interchangeable blocks and programs are
combined into groups.
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- letter and number (in the example - М1) - denotes the type (family) of the controller:
- letter (in the example - V) - denotes the type of car, the state of development or the code of the topic:
- two digits (for example 13) - denotes the conditional configuration number (00 ... 99):
- letter (in the example - О) - denotes software level (A ... Z); the further the letter is from the beginning of the
alphabet, the higher the software level.
Fifth rank
- two digits (in the example - 54) - indicates the calibration version (00 ... 99); the larger the number, the
newer the calibration.
Thus, the above software example stands for:
О - software version - О;
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ESAU-D, equipped with an MP7.0 controller and installed on a VAZ-2111 engine, is similar in principle of
operation and device to the Motronic BOSCH system and belongs to ESAU-D with a combination of
injection and ignition functions.
In addition to controlling injection and ignition, ESAU-D manages idle speed, an electric fuel pump, purging
of an adsorber for the gasoline vapor recovery system (EVAP), a control lamp " Check Engine», The cooling
fan and the air conditioning compressor clutch (if installed). In addition, ESAU-D generates signals
proportional to the vehicle speed and fuel consumption for the trip computer, as well as a signal about the
engine speed for the tachometer. The controller provides interaction with an external diagnostic device
through a special connector located in the passenger compartment. Domestic ESAU-D has a self-diagnosis
function that allows you to fix the arising malfunctions, identify them, write them into memory, inform the
driver by turning on the "Check Engine" warning lamp. Diagnostic information can be output from the ECU
RAM through the diagnostic connector to an external scanner.
It should be noted that turning on the "Check Engine" lamp while driving does not require an instant engine
stop, as, for example, in situations with an emergency loss of oil pressure in the lubrication system or
emergency engine overheating, but only indicates the need to check the engine in the near future. The ESAU-
D controller has emergency modes that ensure the operation of the engine in the event of many malfunctions,
with the exception of the most severe ones, for example, when the crankshaft position sensor fails. You can
connect a car theft protection system to ESAU-D.
Structurally, ESAU-D consists of a set of sensors, an ECU, a set of actuators and a wiring harness with
connectors.
The ECU is the central unit of ESAU-D. It receives analog information from sensors, processes it using
analog-to-digital converters and implements control of executive devices according to the program embedded
in the ROM. ECU communication with electrical circuit via a 55-pin plug connector. The ECU is located
under the instrument panel console (see Fig. 1).
The assignment of contacts and some data for control are given in table. 6.
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The GM and BOSCH DMRVs used in the VAZ ESAU-D differ in the shape of their bodies and output
signals. GM sensor (HFM-5) generates a frequency signal for GM and January-4 controllers, and BOSCH
sensor (HFM-5SL)
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When the damper is closed, the signal issued by the sensor is 0.5 ... 0.6 V, with the open position - 4.5 ... 4.8
V.
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The data on the position of the throttle valve is required by the control unit to calculate the duration of the
electrical impulses to control the injectors and to determine the optimal ignition timing.
Potentiometric DPDZ of VAZ injection engines usually fail due to wear of the conductive tracks of the
resistive plate and an incorrectly selected spring force pressing the resistive plate to the connector contacts.
Defective sensors often come across Russian production, they give an unstable signal with a voltage of 0.25 ...
0.7 V when the throttle valve is closed.
A faulty sensor is indicated by increased or floating idle speed. In case of failure of the DPDZ ESAU-D
replaces it with a signal calculated from the crankshaft speed and the DMRV signal. The malfunction is fixed
in memory by the corresponding error code (P0122-P0123) and is indicated by the "Check Engine" lamp.
The temperature sensor is a thermistor with a negative coefficient of resistance (R = 470 Ohm at 130 ° C and
R> 100 kOhm at -40 ° C). The ESAU-D controller calculates the coolant temperature using the voltage drop
across the DTOZH, using its value in most engine control functions. If the DTOZH ESAU-D fails, it
calculates the temperature based on the engine operating time and the readings of the DMRV. Malfunction
DTOZH is fixed in memory by the corresponding error code (P0115, P0117, P0118) and is indicated by the
"Check Engine" lamp. Table 7 shows the data for testing a temperature sensor using a digital tester.
The DD uses a sensitive piezoceramic element that generates an alternating voltage during vibration. The
amplitude and frequency of the signal depend on the level of detonation in the engine, which allows the
ESAU-D controller to adjust the ignition timing accordingly to extinguish the detonation that has occurred.
You can check the DD using an oscilloscope: a properly working DD generates a sinusoidal signal with a
duration of 4 ... 6 ms and an amplitude of 2.5 ... 3 V (you can cause detonation by suddenly opening the
throttle on a running internal combustion engine). A malfunction in the DD path is recorded in the memory by
the corresponding error code (P0327, P0328) and is indicated by the "Check Engine" lamp.
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Modern injection systems are performed in two versions - with and without feedback. Feedback assumes the
presence of a DCC (lambda probe) in the front pipe and a catalytic converter of the exhaust gases. When the
ratio of air to fuel in the air-fuel (TV) mixture is 14.7: 1 (this ratio is called stoichiometric), the catalytic
converter most effectively reduces the amount harmful substances(CO, CH, NOX) emitted with exhaust
gases. To optimize the composition of the exhaust gases, in order to increase fuel efficiency and achieve the
highest efficiency of the catalytic converter, closed-loop fuel control with feedback is used using a signal to
the DCC. The oxygen concentration sensor, the sensing element of which is located in the exhaust gas stream,
generates a signal in the form of an abrupt change in voltage from 0.1 to 0.9 V (value 0.1 V - lean TV
mixture; 0.9 V - rich TV mixture), with a transition through the average value of 0.45 V when the TB mixture
is stoichiometric. The ESAU-D controller, based on the data received from the DCC, changes the composition
of the air-fuel mixture, keeping it close to stoichiometric.
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Serviceable and warmed up to working temperature(more than 300 ° C) DCC generates a signal with a
frequency of 1 ... 5 Hz. A malfunction in the DCC path or a failure of the sensor itself is recorded in the
memory by the corresponding error code (P0130, P0132, P0134) and is indicated by the "Check Engine"
lamp.
Vehicle speed sensor (DSA)
The DSA consists of a stator with a Hall element and a rotor with a magnet. While the vehicle is moving, the
DSA generates a signal with a frequency of 6 pulses per 1 m of movement. The ESAU-D controller
determines the speed based on the pulse repetition rate of the DSA. A typical DSA malfunction is mechanical
damage to the sensor, while the speedometer does not work and the "Check Engine" lamp comes on. One of
the codes is entered into the memory - P0500 or P0503. It should be noted that this refusal does not affect the
operation of the engine, which is sometimes used by unscrupulous owners, turning off the DSA in order to
hide the real mileage of the car. Using the VAZ-21102 vehicle as an example, the mean MTBF of a
domestically produced DSA does not exceed 1.5 ... 2 years (or 20 ... 30 thousand km of run).
Crankshaft position sensor (DPKV)
On VAZ-2110, 2112 cars with distributed gasoline injection, DPKV is controlled from a special disk (sensor
rotor) with 60 teeth, which are placed in 6-degree increments. Two teeth are missing for synchronization. The
starting point for synchronization for the ESAU-D controller is the first tooth after two missed ones, while the
crankshaft is in the position of 114 degrees to top dead points (TDC) of the 1st and 4th cylinders. The toothed
disc is located on the pulley crankshaft to drive the generator, and DPKV - on the cover of the oil pump. With
a gap between the sensor core and the disc tooth of 1 ± 0.4 mm and a frequency of 30 ± 5 rpm, the minimum
amplitude of the alternating voltage at the DPKV output must be at least 0.28 V. The resistance of a
serviceable sensor is 500 ... 700 Ohm. There are cases of loss of contact in the connector and breakage of the
lead wires. Lead wires are shielded to protect against interference, a break in the screen can also lead to
failures in the DPKV path.
A malfunction in the DPKV path or a failure of the DPKV itself is recorded in the memory with the
corresponding error code (P0335, P0336) and is indicated by the "Check Engine" lamp, while the engine will
not work.
Executive elements ESAU-D (VAZ)
The EBN is switched on by the controller via a relay. It is also possible to turn on the EBN through the
diagnostic connector (by short-circuiting contacts G and H). The ESAU-D program provides automatic
shutdown of the EBN if, 2 s after turning on the ignition or starter, the engine crankshaft does not rotate.
Samara cars are equipped with different dashboards with different fuel level indicators. In this regard, fuel
level sensors (located on the monoblock of the fuel pump) also exist in two versions:
21083 (c high panel devices), sensor resistance 0.25 Ohm - with an empty tank and 20 kOhm - with a full one;
2112 (for vehicles with "torpedo" 2108, 2110 and 2115). EBS assembled with a sensor for VAZ vehicles with
a high panel have a yellow alignment mark in the area of the arrow (when installing the EBS, the arrow must
look back) and for a low one - without a mark or with a black mark. The EBNs themselves are the same, and
if they are accidentally confused, then there will be incorrect readings of the fuel level, but the engine will
work normally.
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Fuel injectors
Fuel injectors (see Fig. 10, 11) are electromagnetic devices and are used to inject gasoline into the intake
valves of the amount of fuel calculated by the ECM. The BOSCH MP7.0 controller uses a self-diagnostic
injector driver. It detects open-circuit faults, short-circuits to ground, or defects in the power supply of the
injector control circuits. In this case, error codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204 are generated and the "Check
Engine" lamp turns on. A malfunction of this nature is easily diagnosed using a multimeter by checking the
resistance of the winding of each injector (11 ... 15 Ohm), the connecting harness - less than 1 Ohm.
Injectors from different manufacturers (BOSCH, GM or domestic) are interchangeable in terms of internal
resistance and seats... It is better to change injectors as a set, since their fuel sprays are different. Injectors
from Russian manufacturers and BOSCH are less susceptible to corrosion and, accordingly, last longer. Hard
gum deposits form over time on the nozzle seats and at the ends of the shut-off elements, the main reason for
nozzle failure. As a result, the following symptoms appear: difficult starting, unstable idle, dips during
acceleration, increased consumption fuel, loss of power and "triplet" of the engine. Therefore, especially for
engines with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km, it is recommended to clean the injectors. Inomotor
specialists carried out comparative analysis efficiency of various solvents and devices for cleaning nozzles
and came to the conclusion: all devices are similar in design, their capabilities and differ only in price. But the
effectiveness of cleaning solvents is different. The best was the solvent concentrate of the American company
"Carbol Clean". According to firms from Angarsk, Krasnodar, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Togliatti, this
concentrate is noticeably (on average 15 ... 20%) more effective than others. Accordingly, its consumption is
less and cleaning is faster.
Ignition module (MZ) with spark plugs
In the ESAU-D (VAZ) ignition system, an MZ is used, consisting of a 2-channel electronic switch and a pair
of two-lead ignition coils (see "Repair & Service" No. 6, 2003, Fig. 11 on p. 62). The ignition system provides
detonation suppression according to a special algorithm using DD. The ignition system has no moving parts
and therefore requires no maintenance. In the event of a malfunction of any element of the MH, it is necessary
to replace the entire assembly. The signs of malfunction of the MH are varied: from interruptions in the
operation of the engine in certain modes to its shutdown. In this case, the control lamp does not light up. To
diagnose a malfunction in the ignition system, it is necessary to check the presence of power supply to the
MH (terminal "D" - power supply +12 V, terminal "C" - common), the presence and serviceability of
communication between the controller and the MH (terminal "B" MH - pin 1 controller and contact "A" MZ -
contact 21 of the controller) and resistance high-voltage wires(approximately 15,000 ohms).
Domestic MZ 42.3705 consists of two ignition coils with two high-voltage leads and a 2-channel switch,
assembled in one monoblock and filled with a compound (Fig. 12).
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Until April 1999, the modules were filled with a silicone compound, which adhered poorly to parts and was
not plastic enough. When heated, the silicone peeled off from the monoblock body and moisture got into the
cracks formed, after which the module failed.
Since April 1999, a polyurethane compound has been used instead of a silicone compound. After that, the
number of failures of the Ministry of Health decreased by 80%. MZ produced by the Moscow plant MZATE-
2 (formerly ATE-2) is used with BOSCH and January-5 controllers. This module is not suitable for control
systems with GM and January-4 units.
The ignition system of the VAZ-2111 engine is equipped with A-17DVRM spark plugs (or an analogue) with
a 4 ... 10 kOhm interference suppression resistor and a copper core. The gap between the electrodes is 1.00 ...
1.13 mm. The VAZ-2112 engine is equipped with AU-17DVRM spark plugs, which can also be used on the
VAZ-2111 engine. Based on the operating experience of VAZ-21102 vehicles, the average MTBF of
domestically produced spark plugs is 1-1.5 years (or 20-30 thousand km of run).
Idle speed regulator (IAC)
IAC (Fig. 13) is installed in the bypass (bypass) air supply channel of the throttle pipe and regulates the
crankshaft speed at idle with a closed throttle (see diagram in Fig. 11), while it helps to reduce toxicity
exhaust gases... During engine braking, when the throttle closes abruptly, the IAC increases the amount of air
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supplied bypassing the throttle, thereby ensuring a leaner TV mixture. This also ensures a reduction in
exhaust emissions.
It should be noted that improper engine idling is not always associated with a failure of the IAC. An engine
idle failure can be caused by:
over-poor TV mixture;
re-enriched TV mixture;
Self-diagnosis function
ESAU-D (VAZ), like the Motronic system, has a built-in self-diagnosis function, through which the ECU
compares the signals generated by the sensors and the signals received by the actuators with the standard
values of these signals, which are stored in the permanent memory of the ECU ... The detected malfunctions
and the corresponding operating parameters are entered into the controller's memory. This data can be
analyzed during Maintenance by using diagnostic equipment connected to the standard diagnostic connector.
To promptly inform the driver about the errors in the ESAU-D operation, the VAZ instrument cluster has a
"Check Engine" indicator lamp. If this error occurs in the system for a short time, and then does not appear for
a long time, then after some time the lamp goes out (however, the diagnostic trouble code is stored in the
memory). If the error persists, the lamp lights up constantly, reminding you of the need for diagnostics.
Clearing the memory from the recorded error codes is carried out either by disconnecting the controller from
the power source for at least 10 s, or using special diagnostic equipment.
Diagnostic code (DC) malfunction, code tables
AvtoVAZ strives to maintain compatibility of DTCs with the ODB-II (SAE / MFG) standard. Although not all
codes are supported, their number is gradually increasing.
The format of the error code for ODB-II is as follows:
The first letter in the code means the car system in which the malfunction occurred: B - Body (body), C -
Chassis (chassis), P - Powertrain ( power unit), U - Network (on-board network).
The first digit in the code means the authorship of the error: if "0", then this is SAE (J2012); if "1", then it is
MFG (specific code that is required for the car manufacturer).
The second digit in the code means a subsystem and is deciphered as follows:
2 - the fuel-air subsystem of the engine (injection circuit) Fuel and Air Metering (Injector Circuit);
4 - Auxiliary Emission Controls. Should appear in the VAZ ECU with the transition to Euro-3 emission
standards;
5 - subsystem for regulating engine speed, speed and idle (Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Control System);
7 - transmission (Transmission).
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The last two digits mean the actual fault code itself.
Table 8 shows the diagnostic trouble codes that are supported in the controllers
This method is applicable to GM and January-4 controllers. BOSCH controllers can only be interrogated
using diagnostic equipment.
In order to read the codes of malfunctions using the warning lamp, it is necessary to close contacts A and B of
the diagnostic connector (see Fig. 11) and turn on the ignition without starting the engine. At this point, the
"Check Engine" lamp should issue code 12 three times in a row. The sequence of displaying the code is as
follows: turning on the lamp, short pause, two turns in a row, long pause, and so on two more times. Code 12
is not a malfunction code, it indicates that the self-diagnosis system is operational. If code 12 is missing, the
self-diagnosis system is faulty.
After issuing code 12, the "Check Engine" lamp will begin to issue the previously detected and recorded in
RAM codes of malfunctions in ascending order of their number. Each code is issued three times. And so in a
circle. If no faults are found, only code 12 will be issued.
DC reading using special diagnostic equipment
There are many options for MK, but only the on-board computers of Kursk JSC "Schetmash" have the
certificate of AUTO-VAZ and are supplied to the conveyor for luxury cars. These are AMK-211000 for cars
of the tenth series and AMK-211500 - for installation on all VAZ subcompact cars. The existing MCUs are
not much inferior in their capabilities to scanner-testers, for example, DST-4M, but the cost of these devices is
even higher.
3. Personal computer with a special (software and hardware) communication interface.
This method of reading codes, both in terms of the cost of implementation and the diagnostic capabilities
provided, is the most applicable in the "home" environment. Indeed, the diagnostic programs distributed free
of charge on the Internet (the author used "Mytstr R12") and adapters (see the website
http://www.autoelectric.ru/) provide ample opportunities for diagnosing ESAU-D (VAZ). The main advantage
of a computer over a tester is the convenience of saving test results. In order to save the results, just click on
the "Record" button, specify the file name and, if necessary, add a comment. In the future, it is sufficient to
compare the obtained parameters with standard parameters serviceable ESAU-D and draw the necessary
conclusions.
Upon completion of the repair and to control the reappearance of the DC, it is necessary to clear the controller
memory. There are two ways to erase fault codes from the ECU memory. Codes can be erased using
diagnostic equipment, as well as by disconnecting the control unit from battery for 30 sec.
General approach to troubleshooting ESAU-D
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The condition for the normal operation of all ESAU-D components is the working condition of all
mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems engine. Therefore, before starting the ESAU-D diagnostics, it is
necessary to check:
the working condition of the cylinder-piston group (the compression measured on a warm engine in all
cylinders must be at least 10 kg / cm2);
serviceability of the fuel system (normal pressure in fuel system must be 2.5 ... 3.5 bar);
the state of the power supply (the voltage in the on-board network with the engine running should be 13.2 ...
14.7 V and should not fall below 8 V during start-up).
ESAU-D has a number of operating parameters, compliance with the normative value of which determines
the performance of the system as a whole. They are checked using an oscilloscope, digital multimeter and
stroboscope. Note that checking some of the parameters is possible only when the engine is running.
Therefore, at the first stage of diagnostics, it is necessary to start the engine and correctly assess the condition
of all ESAU-D components.
The ideal prerequisite for the correct diagnosis of ESAU-D is the appearance of a diagnostic trouble code.
Although the DC does not always accurately indicate the root cause of the malfunction. More often the DC
indicates the consequence of what happened. And only a detailed analysis, verification of the ESAU-D
parameters questioned help to find a malfunction.
A large number of electronic devices v modern car requires from the owner special knowledge and techniques
in operation and maintenance. The following features of operating a car with ESAU-D you need to know in
order to properly maintain and repair your car.
1. You can de-energize the ECU not earlier than 30 seconds after the engine is turned off, otherwise the
information from the RAM will be erased in it. In order to restore the lost information, it is necessary to start
the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature. After starting the engine, the "Check Engine" warning
lamp will light up for a while, which is not a malfunction.
2. At all injection engines VAZ after an unsuccessful start attempt (more often this happens when the air
temperature is below -25 ° C), the "flooded" candles can be dried by turning on the purge mode. To do this,
gently press the gas pedal and turn on the starter for 5 ... 10 s. For the ECU, such actions will be a signal to
turn off the fuel supply.
3. All controllers are designed in such a way that at an ambient temperature of up to + 25 ° C they remain
operational at a supply voltage of 18 V for two hours. At 24 V, they are guaranteed to remain operational for
at least five minutes. There were no cases of failure of controllers due to increased voltage in the on-board
network, even in case of failure of the voltage regulator.
4. The controllers of cars of the "tenth" series are compatible with on-board computer 2111-3857010
(16.3857). The control units that are installed on the Samara-2 car are compatible with the on-board computer
2114-3857010 (15.3857).
5. In order to block the start of the engine when installing a security alarm on injection engines of VAZ cars
with controllers such as M1.5.4 or "January 5.1" (inapplicability to MP7.0 is marked with *), it is permissible
to "break" any of the following wires:
injector control; *
a wire connecting the 15th terminal of the controller (ignition signal to the engine control system) with an 18-
terminal block;
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short-circuit to each other or short-circuit to "ground" the wires of the inductive sensor. In addition, you can
short-circuit the wires (signal and power) of the throttle position sensor through a 680 Ohm - 1 kOhm resistor.
*
In the event of a break in the conductors supplying the ignition module or injectors, it is necessary to use
breakers that withstand a current of at least 3 A, and the wires of the fuel pump supply circuit - at least 10 A.
Troubleshooting on the example of a VAZ-2111 engine with a BOSCH MP7.0 H controller
First, it is necessary to check the operating parameters of ESAU-D, which can be measured with the engine
off (see Table 8).
To start the engine you need:
the presence of fuel in the tank and a normally operating fuel pump;
serviceable ignition;
so that the controller is in good working order (although its breakdown, even for domestic cars, is unlikely).
The electric fuel pump (EBN) is checked by characteristic sound... Also, when the computer is turned on,
gasoline pressure should appear in the fuel line (2.5 ... 3 bar). After turning off the pump, the pressure in the
system should not drop quickly. If it falls, then most likely the fuel pressure regulator valve is faulty. For a
short time, it can be muffled without completely pinching the tube (for example, with a suitable clamp) of the
gas return line, thus creating the necessary pressure in the system. If the EBS is "silent", the presence of +12
V on the pump block and further along the circuit is checked (see Fig. 11).
The ignition can only be checked if the spark plugs are reliably connected to ground, otherwise it is easy to
damage the control unit. To diagnose a malfunction in the ignition system, it is necessary to check the
presence of power supply to the MH (pin. D +12 V, pin. C - common, see Fig. 11), the presence and
serviceability of communication between the controller and the MH (lines B - pin. 1 ECU and A - terminal 21
ECU), check the resistance of the high-voltage wires (about 15 kOhm).
First, you should inspect the DPKV for damage to the wire and screen. DPKV is the only unit in ESAU-D,
without which the engine will not work. The resistance of a working sensor is 500-700 ohms. The amplitude
of the alternating voltage measured on the DPKV (terminals 48, 49 ECU, see Fig. 11) when the engine is
cranked with a starter is 1 ... 2 V. There are cases of loss of contact in the connector and breakage of the lead
wires. Lead wires are shielded for protection against interference, a break in the shield can also lead to
malfunctions in the operation of the MZ. The design of the crankshaft pulley has a rubber damper, due to poor
vulcanization, the rubber sometimes peels off one of the pulley disks, and they are displaced. As a result,
impulses to the injectors and ignition do not arrive on time. The engine will also not work in this case.
The electrical resistance of the injectors is checked with an ohmmeter. It should be 12 ... 15 Ohm in each
nozzle. The resistance of the wires in the jumper harness is less than 1 ohm.
The controller (ECU) is checked for the presence of power at the disconnectable and non-disconnectable
inputs (terminals 18 and 37, see Fig. 11). In the absence of power, the main relay is checked, fusible link and
fuses X, Y and Z.
If the engine does not start well in cold weather (at a temperature environment less than -20 ° C), you can
crank the engine with the starter with the accelerator pedal pressed (in this case, no fuel will be supplied),
which will allow the cylinders to be purged. Then, by releasing the pedal, you can try to start again. If this
succeeded, then either the IAC is faulty, or one of the sensors (most likely DTOZH). But the reason for a poor
start can also be low fuel pressure, due to a malfunction of the fuel pump or the fuel pressure regulator valve.
The throttle position sensor (TPS) can also prevent starting. If the voltage across it is about 3.4 V, then it will
probably not be able to start. It can be turned off or bypassed, providing a voltage of 0.1 ... 0.2 V.
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In some cases, an emergency option for starting the engine is possible, when all sensors are disconnected from
the ECU, except for the DPKV, and the attempt is repeated to start. In this case, the engine can start if
empirically determine the initial position of the gas pedal.
If it starts up, then now it is necessary to check the parameters of ESAU-D and its elements (see Table 9).
After starting and warming up the engine using any of the available methods, read diagnostic trouble codes,
having previously checked the operability of the diagnostic circuit. How to do this is described in the
operating instructions for the specific tester. If it is a scanner-tester or IBM PC-software tester, then it is
possible to check the entire periphery of ESAU-D (actuators and sensors) and conduct various dynamic tests.
The resulting DCs must be analyzed in order to establish a causal relationship of what is happening in ESAU-
D.
Before checking, the following conditions must be met:
In the columns "voltage" and "possible signs of a circuit malfunction" of this table, the following designations
are adopted:
(1) - below 0.1 V during the first two seconds after turning on the ignition without cranking the engine;
(2) - below 1 V or above 10 V depending on the position of the driving wheels standing car... When driving,
the voltage changes depending on the speed;
(4) - varies depending on the vibration level of that part of the engine, on which the knock sensor (DD) is
installed;
(7) - break;
(11) - varies in the range from the battery voltage to a voltage of less than 1 V, depending on the duty cycle of
the pulses;
(12) - when the relay is on, less than 0.1 V, and when the relay is off, it is equal to the battery voltage;
(13) - when the control lamp is on, the voltage is less than 0.5 V, when it is off, the battery voltage appears on
the contact;
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(14) - decreases with increasing duration and repetition rate of injection pulses;
(B +) - should be equal to the battery voltage.
The color of the wire (2nd column), marked with P (magenta), corresponds to the designation KP (red).
Some ESAU-D malfunctions may be implicit or latent. This may be due, for example, to a short-term change
in the characteristics of ESAU-D components, which lead to errors in the system. Some motor testers have
special treatment, allowing for a certain time to record changes in the ESAU-D parameters to clarify the
source of the "floating" malfunction. In DST-2, for example, this mode is called “data collection”.
Table 11 shows the parameters of ESAU-D (VAZ) with a BOSCH MP7.0 controller (removed using DST-2),
which can be used for diagnostics in the absence of a DC malfunction.
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0230
- problems with the fuel pump relay;
0261, 0262, 0263.0264.0265.0266.0267.0268.0269.0270.0271.0272 - malfunctions associated with
the drivers and the injector closing circuit.
When there are signals about malfunctions in the ignition system, the following codes are displayed:
0300, 0301, 0302, 0303, 0304 - signal about malfunctions caused by;
0326, 0327, 0328 - disturbances in the operation of the circuit associated with a violation of the signal
supply or its absence;
0335, 0336, 0337, 0338, - indicates a malfunction of the crankshaft or camshaft chain;
0342, 0343, 0346 - speaks of interruptions in the functioning of the phase indicator circuit;
0351, 0352, 0353, 0354 - problems with the ignition coil control circuit;
0363
- signals a violation of the fuel supply or misfire;
0422
- the most underestimated indicator of the neutralizer operation;
0441
- violations of the release of air and gasoline vapors through the adsorber;
0444, 0445 - breakage of the valve of the adsorbent element;
0480, 0481 - fan malfunction.
Other problems
Carrying out diagnostics of the car makes it possible to decipher the fault codes in the control relays of
various nodes, road relief sensors, saturation fuel mixture and some other indicators. Designations are
numbered as follows after "P":
0500, 0501, 0506, 0511 - malfunctions of the speed and idle speed sensor;
0560, 0562, 0563 - voltage drops in the on-board network;
0615, 0616, 0617 - problems with the additional starter relay;
0627, 0628, 0629 - signal about malfunctions of the fuel pump relay;
0645, 0646, 0647 - displays compressor clutch problems;
0685, 0686, 0687 - short circuit to the main relay circuit;
0691, 0692 - fan element malfunction;
1123, 1124, 1127, 1128 - substandard mixture in idle mode;
1301, 1302, 1303, 1304 - critical misfire in the cylinders;
1410, 1425, 1426 - problems in the absorber purge valve circuit;
1513, 1514 - open circuit in the idle speed controller;
1602, 1606, 1616, 1617 - violation of the rough road sensor readings;
2301, 2303, 2305, 2307 - short circuit to the side of the cylinder ignition coils.
Almost every owner of a 16-valve VAZ-2112 has come across the fact that. They indicate malfunctions in the
engine system and other important components. The first sign that a malfunction has occurred is the
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appearance on dashboard indicator "Check Engine"... But, not all motorists know what this means.
Therefore, it is necessary to connect to the ECU and establish what is the error and malfunction in the system.
0130 1
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1501 Short circuit to ground of the fuel pump relay control circuit
1502 Short circuit on + 12V of the fuel pump relay control circuit
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1141 Malfunction of the oxygen sensor heater 1 after the catalytic converter
Scheme VAZ-2112
In order to connect, you need to find a connector for the cable. It is located under the steering column. Now
you need to connect the cable itself and then the USB connector. The following programs are considered
optimal for use: VAG-COM USB KKL adapter; diagnostic program VAZ for models, Priora, Kalina, Grant;
USB driver Autocom cdp pro cars USB; ScanMaster 2.1 in Russian for ELM327.
conclusions
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Errors electronic unit controls on a 16-valve VAZ-2112 engine occur quite often. Usually, they are
accompanied by the indicator "Check Engine" or inoperability of one of the systems. So, eliminating mistakes
with your own hands does not always end well, therefore, when performing an operation, you should be
careful enough. If you are not sure that everything will go smoothly, it is recommended to contact a car
service to avoid breakdowns.
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