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Current Too High. Intermittent Fault






Current too high. Intermittent fault

Checking components and wiring




- Ignition off
- Check control module connector D for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between control module connector D8 and ground, cover lock.
Check for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Remedy as necessary.

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 - Fault-tracing information

No - Checking the engine

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Checking the engine




- Ignition off
- Check the relevant motor connector. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage. See Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between motor 1 and ground. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Replace the motor if there is a short-circuit in the motor.
If no fault is found there is probably a short-circuit in the cable between the control module and the motor connectors.
Remedy as necessary.

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

Hint: Check that the spacer washer at the motor mounting is installed.









Was the fault found?

Yes - Fault-tracing information

No - No Fault Found

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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 components and wiring

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