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Signal Missing. Permanent Fault






Signal missing. Permanent fault

Checking the wiring and component

Hint: The antenna cable is connected to the GPS antenna via a connector in the right-hand A-post.




- Ignition off.
Check the antenna cable between the carphone module connector G (gray) and connector E (terminal 1) in the right-hand A post. Check for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Try replacing the antenna if no fault is found in the antenna cable.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- The GPS antenna has an internal resistance of approximately 60 ohms
- The resistance of the antenna cable between the carphone module and the connector in the right A-post, when measured using an ohmmeter, must be infinite between the signal cable and the shield or body ground
- To access or replace the carphone module, see Phone module (PHM), replacing Service and Repair
- To access and replace the antenna, see Antenna carphone, replacing
- For information about signals and connectors, see Signal description. Phone module (PHM) Signal Description, Phone Module (PHM).













Select "Continue" when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Connect connector, install components etc.
- Ignition on.
- Turn on the phone.
- Wait approximately 20 seconds.
Click on the VCT 2000 symbol to read the diagnostic trouble codes.
Check that the status of the current diagnostic trouble code has changed from permanent to intermittent fault.





Did the status of the diagnostic trouble code change?

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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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking the wiring and component

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