Program Repairs - M103
COMB1
- Programed Repairs M103 Combustion I KE Injection
COMB4
- Programed Repairs M103 Combustion IV KE Injection
MECH1
- Programed Repairs M103 Mechanicals I
MECH3
- Programed Repairs M103 Mechanicals III
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01 - General engine operation
Select Complaint . . .
Irregular idling
Engine doesn't start easily warm
Poor throttle response
Poor engine output or response at 120 kph
Engine doesn't start easily cold or run smoothly
Engine cuts out at high outside temps
Dilution of engine oil
Engine stops and doesn't start again
Fuel pump loud
Idling speed high
Vehicle decelerates late after accelerator released
Idling speed increases suddenly and then normal
Idle speed too high
Engine mixture too rich, cuts out, poor throttle response, smoke
Engine cuts out intermittently and then doesn't start again
Engine stops suddenly and starts again after short time
General engine running complaints
Engine speed characteristics
Engine running complaints
Engine vibrates when idling
Engine revs up briefly after using CC
Engine doesn't start easily or fire on all cyl
ON/Off ratio can't be set or increased fuel consumption
Fuel accumulator wrong part
Engine cuts out, doesn't start
Engine surges
Engine doesn't start
Engine cuts when decelerating
Diagnosis w/ fault storage
01 - Oil leaks
Select Complaint . . .
Oil escapes at front cover at top
14 - Emissions control system, intake manifold, exhaust manifold
Select Complaint . . .
Leak in intake manifold gasket
Front passenger footwell heats up considerably because of catalytic converter
Leak at ball flange of exhaust gasket
Exhaust system (KAT) making contact with yoke of front axle (model 126)
15 - Electrical system engine (ignition system)
Select Complaint . . .
Engine cuts out when accelerating, has poor throttle response, occasionally stops
Engine occasionally does not start, or cuts out
Engine cuts out when accelerating, occasionally stops (Model 126)
Poor cold starting characteristics
Loud knocking noises from engine compartment in the area of the ignition coil
Engine cuts out when accelerating, ignition timing varies greatly (jumps)
18 - Oil consumption
Select Complaint . . .
High oil consumption through valve stem seals
High oil consumption through pistons
18 - Oil level
Select Complaint . . .
Oil level at dipstick to low although specified quantity poured in
Oil level warning lamp does not come on until oil level below "min"
20 - Coolant
Select Complaint . . .
Coolant leak at rear engine suspension lug
30 - Accelerator control
Select Complaint . . .
ASR light comes on when driving and goes into 'limp home mode'
Jerking during load changes
Cruise control does not operate (Model 126)
Electric cruise control: changes in speed (surging)
Vehicle jerks when cruise control switch held in "Decelerate"
Car runs about 10 km/h beyond set speed; jerking may occur
Cruise control surges by 5 to 7 km/h over entire speed range
Cruise control sometimes does not operate
Electric cruise control cannot be set, switches off or jerks
Electric cruise control: vehicle on flat road
Cruise control does not operate after replacing a control unit
47 - Fuel system
Select Complaint . . .
Fuel hose between fuel pump and fuel tank has chafing points (Model 201)
Smell of fuel in tank
Engine misfiring when reserve quantity in fuel tank and when cornering
Slopping noises
Splashing noises
Crackling noises, fuel tank compressed or leaking (smell of fuel)
Smell of fuel in trunk; Loud slapping noises in fuel tank (Model 201)
Smell of fuel in garage or at tail of vehicle (Model 201)
Slopping/Splashing noises when fuel tank full or 3/4 full
49 - Exhaust system
Select Complaint . . .
Irregular, loud cracking or rustling when the engine is switched off after driving fast
Trunk floor heating up in area of the left wheel well (Model 129)
Steering wheel vibration (Model 129)
Front exhaust pipe making contact with cross member of front axle (Model 126)
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