Book Excerpt: 1974-1984 Mercedes-Benz Coupes, Sedans, Wagons Repair Manual
BOOST PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE
In order not to exceed the designed boost pressure, a boost pressure control valve is installed on the turbo housing.
The boost pressure is picked up at the compressor housing and connected to the boost pressure cotnrol valve via a connecting hose.
If the maximum permissible boost pressure obtained, the boost pressure control valve starts to open the bypass canal for the exhaust gas around the turbine wheel.
A part of the exhaust gas flows now directly into the exhaust pipe. This keeps the boost pressure constant and prevents it from increasing beyond it?s designed limits.
UNDERSTANDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Over the years import and domestic manufacturers have incorporated electronic control systems in the production lines.
In fact, electronic control systems are so prevalent that all new cars and trucks built today are equipped with at least one on-board computer.
These electronic components (with no moving parts) should theoretically last the life of the vehicle, provided that nothing external happens to damage the circuits or memory chips.
While it is true that electronic components should never wear out, in the real world malfunctions occur. It is also true that any computer-based system is extremely sensitive to electrical voltages and cannot tolerate careless or haphazard testing/service procedures.
An inexperienced individual can literally cause major damage looking for a minor problem by using the wrong kind of test equipment or connecting test leads/connectors with the ignition switch ON.
When selecting test equipment, make sure the manufacturer?s instructions state the tester is compatiable with whatever type of system is being serviced.
Read all instructions carefully and double check all test points before installing probes or making any test connections.
The following section outlines basic diagnosis techniques for dealing with automotive electrical systems.
Along with a general explanation of the various types of test equipment available to aid in servicing modern automotive systems, basic repair techniques for wiring harnesses and connectors are also given.
Read the basic information before attempting any repairs or testing. This will provide the background of information necessary to avoid the most common and obvious mistakes that can cost both time and money.
Although the replacement and testing procedures are simple in themselves, the systems are not, and unless one has a thorough understanding of all components and their function with a particular system, the logical test sequence these systems demand, cannot be followed.
Minor malfunctions can make a bigger difference, so it is important to know how each component affects the operation of the overall system in order to find the ultimate cause of a problem without replacing good components unnecessarily.
It is not enough to use the correct test equipment; the test equipment must be used correctly.
TABLE of CONTENTS:
Introduction: About this manual | Introduction | Vehicle identification numbers | Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities | Buying parts | Jacking and towing | Anti-theft audio system | Booster battery (jump) starting | Conversion factors | Automotive chemicals and lubricants | Safety first! | Troubleshooting
