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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Checking for permanent or intermittent faults
Check that the driver's door lock can be operated with the key.

Is the function OK?

Yes - Checking the cable

No - Checking the cable

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Checking the cable
Check the cable between the door control module and the lock unit on the driver's door. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

DDM-0019 Central locking input (Unlocking)
Door control module terminal #A12 and driver's door terminal #1.

DDM-001A Central locking input (Locking)
Door control module terminal #A13 and driver's door terminal #5.

DDM-001B Central locking, lock cylinder
Door control module terminal #A13 and driver's door terminal #5, and door control module terminal #A12 and driver's door terminal #1.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- With the ignition off, the voltage between terminal #12B and ground must be battery voltage
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For further information about signals and other values, see Signal specification Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters
- To access the driver/passenger door module (DDM/PDM), see Driver's door module / passenger door module (DDM/PDM), replacing Driver's Door Module/Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM), Replacing
- To access the lock unit, see Lock mechanism front side door, replacing Lock Mechanism Front Side Door, Replacing
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.









Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Fault-tracing information

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Checking the cable
Check the cable between the door control module and the lock unit on the driver's door. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground.

DDM-0019 Central locking input (Unlocking)
Door control module terminal #A12 and driver's door terminal #1.

DDM-001A Central locking input (Locking)
Door control module terminal #A13 and driver's door terminal #5.

DDM-001B Central locking, lock cylinder
Door control module terminal #A13 and driver's door terminal #5, and door control module terminal #A12 and driver's door terminal #1.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- With the ignition off, the voltage between terminal #12B and ground must be battery voltage
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For further information about signals and other values, see Signal specification Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters
- To access the driver/passenger door module (DDM/PDM), see Driver's door module / passenger door module (DDM/PDM), replacing Driver's Door Module/Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM), Replacing
- To access the lock unit, see Lock mechanism front side door, replacing Lock Mechanism Front Side Door, Replacing
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.










Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Verification




Verification

Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
Check that the driver's door lock can be operated with the key.

Is the function OK?

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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking for permanent or intermittent faults

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - 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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Attempt New Test - Checking for permanent or intermittent faults

FAULT FOUND - Fault Found

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