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Originally Posted by TimFreeh
The long list of error codes are the entire set of possible errors with some additional information and troubleshooting sets. They are not indicating the error occurred, you're supposed to use them for specific testing of components like you did with the alternator.
I have no idea what the alternator test is supposed to show. There are voltage lines and current traces so I'd guess N3/9 is supposed to manipulate the voltage regulator via the LIN bus and see associated changes. I don't know if the high/low traces are supposed to be upper/lower limits? Not sure how this test is supposed to work? If N3/9 commands the alternator to ramp-up the alternator to 100 amp delivery where is the associated current supposed to go?
Agree it seems like your version of SDS doesn't like the results of the test.
I've seen the 'file not found' error before on many bootleg SDS systems. I'd guess its just missing data that was not correctly copied by whoever set up the system. Not sure its really fixable, way over my capabilities.
I went on the EPC and looked up the alternator and regulator part numbers for the 211.026 series... there are 4 possible different alternators and 6 different voltage regulators that can be used depending on model year and engine serial number. Kind of a mess.
Are you still getting the unable to communicate with the glow-plug module error?
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Thanks for your knowledge and willingness to help. I am thankful that the list of error codes is NOT specific to my car!
What I gather about the alternator test is that the top and bottom black lines are the max. and min. limits, and the blue line being the results of the test. Once the test started, the RPM was raised by the computer, and about half way through it said to turn on headlights, rear defroster, and A/C with fan on high. On the lower graph, the blue line dipped below, so I assume that is how it failed the test. I might try doing the test on the other CDI (we have three and a Bluetec between my bro's family and I). I also might swap the voltage regulators as well. The car I am working on belongs to my niece, and she really needs it back. If the problem travels to my car, then I know the regulator is the problem. It is not all that difficult to just replace the regulator. Only the air cleaner box, and intake hose need to be removed. The alternator can then be removed and turned with the regulator facing up to change. To remove the alternator, the coolant needs to be drained, as well as removing the cooling fan and radiator hoses. And yes, my bootleg SDS must be missing something. It also gives me an error (Java?) when accessing the EPC. I am not sure if it is a software or hardware problem ($60 ebay Dell computer). I would love to have that part of the program, as I am always looking up part numbers. I sent an email to my parts guy with the VIN so he can get the correct part number for me. Just looking it up without the VIN, the part was not available from his source, but on backorder. If I had the correct part number, I might be able to find it. Thanks again, Rich