The Ignition Circuit Monitoring Relay
The 928 S4 and newer engines have two separate ignition circuits.
Ignition circuit ONE is comprised of cylinders 1, 4, 6, 7, the right side
coil and distributor. Ignition circuit TWO is comprised of cylinders 2, 3,
5, 8, the left side coil and distributor.
If there is a failure in one of the ignition
circuits, raw fuel is pumped out of the cylinders and into the exhaust
system.
When the raw fuel hits the hot
catalytic converters a fire may occur – OUCH!
From model year 1989 onwards, Porsche added the
Ignition Circuit Monitoring Relay as a safety feature. This circuit is
completely independent of the LH injection system. It is identified in the
workshop manual wiring diagram as the Ignition Control Circuit.
The function of the system is to turn off the fuel injection to the
failing ignition circuit.
The inputs to the relay are two exhaust temperature
sensors that provide input to the relay. If one of the ignition circuits
fails, the “Ignition Circuit Monitoring Relay” shuts off the pulse
signal to all of the fuel injectors of the affected circuit.
As you might imagine, the symptoms of a shut down
ignition circuit are a significant reduction in power and a rough running
engine. For trouble shooting, you need to determine if the shut-down is
due to a failed ignition circuit or a failure of the Ignition Circuit
Monitoring Relay itself.
The first step is to quickly identify which circuit is
affected. Look at the clear relay module that is fitted next to the EZK
spark control unit in the passenger compartment.
When ignition circuit ONE (cylinders 1, 4, 6
& 7) is shut-down, a RED LED is illuminated.
When ignition circuit TWO (cylinders 2, 3, 5
& 8) is shut-down, a GREEN LED is illuminated.
Check the ignition circuits and repair as necessary. If
no problem is found with the ignition circuit, there may be a failure of
the Ignition Circuit Monitoring Relay circuit, the signals to test are:
1. Terminal 31: ground
2. Ground must be present at terminal AL when
the ignition switch is in the off position.
3. Battery voltage must be present at terminals A1,
A2, 15 and 87 when the ignition is in the on position.
4. Battery voltage must be present at terminals AL
and 61 when the engine is running.
5. A Voltage value of approximately 2.7v must
be present at both terminals E1 and E2 when the ignition is in
the on position.
6. The resistance between E1 and E1 is
approximately 5 – 10 Ohms (measured at the disconnected relay socket).
The temperature sensors that fit in the exhaust
system should also be inspected.
A more detailed explanation is provided in the factory
workshop manuals.
If you desire further information please contact me.
Rich Andrade
www.electronikrepair.com
If you have some specific questions diagnostic
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