Datatek
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LOLSounds like it was designed by a committee that never met
Shawser1203
Member
So if the resistance test comes back within those parameters, then the solenoid motor is OK?
Datatek
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Maybe, check to see if you get a resistance reading from either pin to the case.
Shawser1203
Member
Electrics are not my thing, not got the patience. So please excuse the questions and my ignorance. Thanks for all the info guys.
Shawser1203
Member
Phil will a new ecu be a plug and play? Or will it need to be programmed into my car
Sorry, I don’t know the answer to that. I’m sure someone else will know? Even if you don’t need it coding to the vehicle, though, the replacement ECU would still have to be calibrated to your transfer box using a capable diagnostics kit, to take account of the degree of clutch wear for the actuator mechanism.
Phil
Phil
Shawser1203
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As a short circuit in the solenoid wiring is given as a possible cause for both these error codes, it might be worth checking this out first, including testing the resistance of the solenoid itself.
A resistance check between terminals 9 & 12 at the (largest) ECU connector (when disconnected, obviously) should give a result between 0.2Ω and 10.0Ω.
In case you thought you might remove it, note that the solenoid must be energised for it to be removed/replaced otherwise you won’t be able to engage/disengage it from the shift fork.
https://www.rangerovers.net/threads/magna-steyr-dd295-transfer-box-teardown.41233/#post-349450
Phil
Shawser1203
Member
As a short circuit in the solenoid wiring is given as a possible cause for both these error codes, it might be worth checking this out first, including testing the resistance of the solenoid itself.
A resistance check between terminals 9 & 12 at the (largest) ECU connector (when disconnected, obviously) should give a result between 0.2Ω and 10.0Ω.
In case you thought you might remove it, note that the solenoid must be energised for it to be removed/replaced otherwise you won’t be able to engage/disengage it from the shift fork.
https://www.rangerovers.net/threads/magna-steyr-dd295-transfer-box-teardown.41233/#post-349450
Phil
As a short circuit in the solenoid wiring is given as a possible cause for both these error codes, it might be worth checking this out first, including testing the resistance of the solenoid itself.
A resistance check between terminals 9 & 12 at the (largest) ECU connector (when disconnected, obviously) should give a result between 0.2Ω and 10.0Ω.
In case you thought you might remove it, note that the solenoid must be energised for it to be removed/replaced otherwise you won’t be able to engage/disengage it from the shift fork.
https://www.rangerovers.net/threads/magna-steyr-dd295-transfer-box-teardown.41233/#post-349450
Phil
Shawser1203
Member
Datatek
Well-Known Member
That reading is 166 Ohms which is not correct, should be between 0.2 & 10 ohms according to Phil.
Shawser1203
Member
I'm not clued up with this sort of stuff. Not sure if it was correct pins I was touching. I'm sure it was.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
You need to be very sure.
Shawser1203
Member
The reading is 0.166 k ohms
Shawser1203
Member
When Phil said pins 9 and 12 on ecu, I presume he meant the transfer case control module
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Yes,, the k denotes 1000, so 166 ohms with the k removed.
Datatek
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No, the chart Phil published clearly states "Solenoid resistance"
