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Signal Missing. Permanent Fault






Signal missing. Permanent fault

Checking connector and wiring
Check engine speed (RPM) sensor connector for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
Check the signal cable between the engine speed (RPM) sensor #1 and the engine control module (ECM) #A48 (#A48) and between the engine speed (RPM) sensor #2 and the engine control module (ECM) #A66 (#B6) for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault , a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault and for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
Check the carrier plate, search for damage and other defects.
Remedy as necessary

Other information:
- Connecting the breakout box/accessing the control module, see Connecting the breakout box, B5234T9, B5244T7 Connecting The Breakout Box.
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Specifications.














Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Start the engine.
The car will not start if there is a fault in the engine speed (RPM) sensor signal.

Does the car start?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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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 connector and wiring

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