Electrical - Automatic Switching ON/OFF Explanation
Date: January 15, 2003Order No.: P-B-54.10/78
Supersedes:
Group: 54
SUBJECT:
All Model 211 Vehicles
Automatic Switching Off And On Of Electrical Consumers
If you encounter the message "Malfunction: Electrical loads switched off" in white in the instrument cluster multifunction display on a Model 211 vehicle, this may be normal. Messages that appear in white inform the driver that the loads not influencing the driving safety have been switched off until the electrical system voltage has stabilized.
Do not replace the battery control module (BCM) if the Q level is Q5 or higher on part number 211 540 13 45 or level Q1 or higher for part number A211 540 27 45.
If the battery voltage is too low, the heated seats and/or rear window defroster may switch off automatically. This is also normal operation of those features and is indicated by the indicator lamps in the corresponding switches flashing.