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500E New ETA install - reset procedure?
- Thread starter rucraig
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OK - the ETA is installed in the vehicle, along with a bunch of new induction hoses and connectors. The good news is that the vehicle now idles
However, bad news is that there is now an ASR light showing, and the car is in limp mode
The workshop says that, following the reset procedure above, the new ETA did nothing - no movement of the butterfly. Possibly connected to the ASR being triggered?
They wonder whether the new ETA is faulty. I hope not - I'm sure Beckman do good work and test units before they're shipped. Their next step is to disconnect the battery overnight and see what happens. If there's no change, they'll plug the original ETA back in to see if the problem resolves itself.
In the meanwhile, I said I'd consult the gurus here. What thoughts do folk have about A) most likely cause(s) of the problem and B) next steps to take to track down the problem?
Cheers,
Russell
However, bad news is that there is now an ASR light showing, and the car is in limp mode
The workshop says that, following the reset procedure above, the new ETA did nothing - no movement of the butterfly. Possibly connected to the ASR being triggered?They wonder whether the new ETA is faulty. I hope not - I'm sure Beckman do good work and test units before they're shipped. Their next step is to disconnect the battery overnight and see what happens. If there's no change, they'll plug the original ETA back in to see if the problem resolves itself.
In the meanwhile, I said I'd consult the gurus here. What thoughts do folk have about A) most likely cause(s) of the problem and B) next steps to take to track down the problem?
Cheers,
Russell
The throttle linkage MUST be adjusted properly. Follow the FSM procedure. Make sure at idle, the linkage as completely on the stop on the ETA housing.
Next step is clearing codes on the E-GAS module, and seeing which code returns. That will help identify what is causing the ASR light / limp mode, without guessing.
Next step is clearing codes on the E-GAS module, and seeing which code returns. That will help identify what is causing the ASR light / limp mode, without guessing.
Many thanksOK - the ETA is installed in the vehicle, along with a bunch of new induction hoses and connectors. The good news is that the vehicle now idles
However, bad news is that there is now an ASR light showing, and the car is in limp mode
They wonder whether the new ETA is faulty. I hope not - I'm sure Beckman do good work and test units before they're shipped. Their next step is to disconnect the battery overnight and see what happens. If there's no change, they'll plug the original ETA back in to see if the problem resolves itself.
In the meanwhile, I said I'd consult the gurus here. What thoughts do folk have about A) most likely cause(s) of the problem and B) next steps to take to track down the problem?
Cheers,
Russell
Supplementary question - where can I find the FSM procedure?OK - the ETA is installed in the vehicle, along with a bunch of new induction hoses and connectors. The good news is that the vehicle now idles
However, bad news is that there is now an ASR light showing, and the car is in limp mode
They wonder whether the new ETA is faulty. I hope not - I'm sure Beckman do good work and test units before they're shipped. Their next step is to disconnect the battery overnight and see what happens. If there's no change, they'll plug the original ETA back in to see if the problem resolves itself.
In the meanwhile, I said I'd consult the gurus here. What thoughts do folk have about A) most likely cause(s) of the problem and B) next steps to take to track down the problem?
Cheers,
Russell
Link below. Step 3 (and 8) are the critical parts. If this is set correctly, you MUST pull codes from E-GAS / pin 7 to identify the specific cause of the ASR light.
