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Signal Too Low. Intermittent Fault






Signal too low. Intermittent fault

Checking the connectors and cables




- Ignition off
- Check control module connector A for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Connect an ohmmeter between control module A16 and ground.
Take a reading for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
If a short-circuit is found, check the control switch connector for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Connect an ohmmeter between switch 1 and 5.
The control switch must be in the unaffected position.
Take a reading for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Replace the control switch if a short-circuit is found.
If no short-circuit is found in the switch, there is probably a fault in the cable between the control module and the control switch.
Remedy as necessary.













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

Select Continue when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Fault-tracing information
DONE

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - FAULT FOUND

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - DONE

Attempt New Test - Checking the connectors and cables

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