PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008, Service Manual

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8. While checking the condition of terminals, verify
that the male terminal is not bent and that the fe-
male terminal is not excessively open. Besides,
check the locking of both terminals, and that there
is no rust, dust, etc.
9. Before measuring voltage on each terminal,
check the battery voltage is at least 11 V. If the
check is performed with a low battery voltage, the
diagnosis could be incorrect.
Connessione Attrezzo Specifico (SST)
USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER or OBD II GENERAL SCANNING DEVICE
- OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE IN GREATER SAFETY CONDI-
TIONS:
- BEFORE USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER or OBD II GENERAL SCANNING DEVICE, READ
THE USER MANUAL CAREFULLY.
- DURING THE VEHICLE RIDING WITH THE OBD II GENERAL SCANNING DEVICE OR DIAG-
NOSTIC TESTER CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE, PLACE THE CABLES SO THAT THEY DO NOT
INTERFERE WITH DRIVING MANOEUVRES (IT MEANS, THE CABLES MUST NOT BE NEAR
FEET, PEDALS, STEERING AND GEARSHIFT LEVER).
- DURING THE TEST RIDING WITH THE OBD II GENERAL SCANNING DEVICE OR DIAGNOSTIC
TESTER, TWO PERSONS ARE NECESSARY. ONE PERSON DRIVES THE VEHICLE, WHILE THE
OTHER ACTIVATES THE ONE OF THE DIAGNOSIS INSTRUMENTS.
USING THE ENGINE CHECKING SYSTEM
1. The electronic control unit, sensors, etc. are
precision components. Be careful not to hit these
parts during fitting and removal operations. Do not
use the parts have been suddenly hit (for example,
if they fell down the floor).
2. If the test is performed on a rainy day or after
the vehicle has been washed, be careful to avoid
water infiltration and not to wet the electronic con-
trol unit, sensors, actuators, etc.
3. Never disconnect the connector from the battery
terminal during the engine operation. When the
connector is disconnected from the battery termi-
nal, an electric discharge could be generated (ap-
prox. 100V), which could damage the electronic
control unit.
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Iniection System
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