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Faulty Signal. Permanent Fault






Faulty signal. Permanent fault

Checking the wiring




- Check control module connector D for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between terminal #D1 and ground and between terminal #D2 and ground. Test for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the convertible control unit breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- To access and replace the control module see Replacing the control module Service and Repair.









Was a short-circuit found?

Yes - Checking the engine

No - Replacing the component

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Checking the engine




- Ignition on
- Check the relevant motor connector for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Connect a voltmeter between terminal #1 and ground and between terminal #2 and ground. Test for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Replace the motor if a short-circuit is found.
If no short-circuit is found in the motor, the fault is in the cable between the control module and the motor connectors.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access and replace the motor for the front lock, see Replacing motors Service and Repair
- To access or replace the motor for the cover plate lock, see Replacing motors Service and Repair.









Select Continue when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Replacing the component




- Ignition off.
Try a new control module according to Replacing the control module Service and Repair.
After replacing the control module it is important that the control module is calibrated and programmed. Carry out programming and calibration in VIDA.

Other information:
- To access or replace the control module see Replacing the control module Service and Repair.

Select Continue when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Note! After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on
- Listen for a clicking relay in the control module
- The relay test is carried out directly after "Ignition on".
Test operate the convertible system according to Test operating the convertible system Test Operating the Convertible System.

Does the convertible top function?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the wiring

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