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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition




Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)RTI-131 is stored if the control module registers a fault in the communication with the TMC (Traffic Message Channel) receiver.
In Japan, where the TMC receiver is replaced by an FM receiver, the Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) RTI-141 is stored.

Substitute value
None.

Possible source
- An open-circuit in the signal cable between the control module #B5, #B6 or #B14 and TMC(FM)-receiver terminals 8, 9 and 10.
- An open-circuit or a short-circuit to ground in the signal cable between the control module #B7 and TMC(FM)-receiver terminal 2.
- An open-circuit or a short-circuit to ground or voltage on the signal cable between the control module #B16 and TMC(FM)-receiver terminal 3.
- Contact resistance in terminals.
- Defective TMC(FM) receiver.

Fault symptom[s]
- Traffic information is not shown or not updated.