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Short-Circuit to Ground






Short-circuit to ground

Checking the function of the flame sensor




- Ignition on.

Note! It is important that only the ignition is on in order for the heater to start.

- Activate the heater.
A buzzing sound should be heard from the heater.

Other information:
- For information about how the heater should operate when running, see Engine coolant heater, test running Engine Coolant Heater, Test Running
- For a description of parameters, see Description of parameters Description of Parameters
- For a description of activations, see Activating components/functions Activating Components/Functions.





Is the heater working?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking components and wiring

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Checking components and wiring
Check the cable between control module terminal #8 and the signal cable for the flame sensor. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

Hint: It is difficult to differentiate between the ground lead for the flame sensor and the signal cable. Take readings on one cable at a time to check for a relevant value on either of them.

Replace the flame sensor if no fault is found in the cable.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access the control module or connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- To access or replace the flame sensor, see Overheat protection thermostat / flame sensor / engine coolant temperature sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- For other values, see Signal specification Signal Specification.













Continue - Verification

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Verification




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








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.

Note! It is important that only the ignition is on in order for the heater to start.

- Activate the heater.
A buzzing sound should be heard from the heater.

Hint: After repair, the voltage of the flame sensor can be checked. The voltage should be a maximum of 1.0 V.

Check the function of the heater. See Engine coolant heater, test running Engine Coolant Heater, Test Running.

Other information:
- For a description of parameters, see Description of parameters Description of Parameters
- For a description of activations, see Activating components/functions Activating Components/Functions.





Does the heater operate?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILEDPAPER

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VERIFIED - Fault Found

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

PAPER - No 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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the flame sensor

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Intermittent fault
Check the cable between control module terminal #8 and the signal terminal for the flame sensor. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access the control module or connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For other values, see Signal specification Signal Specification
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.













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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Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the flame sensor

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - DONE

FAULT FOUND - Fault Found

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