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Current Too High. Permanent Fault






Current too high. Permanent fault

Checking components and wiring




- Ignition off
- Check control module connector D. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between control module connector D8 and ground, cover lock.
Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
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 - Verification

No - Checking the engine

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Checking the engine




- Ignition off
- 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
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between motor 1 and ground. Check 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 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 - Verification

No - No Fault Found

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After the repair it is necessary to check that the fault has been rectified.








- Ignition off
- Connect the connectors, install the components, etc.
- Ignition on
- Apply parking brake
- Close the luggage compartment lid
- Speed < 4km/h.
Operate the control switch to move the convertible top.
Move the convertible top to its end positions.

Does the convertible top work?

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 components and wiring

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