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Signal Too High






Signal too high

Checking charge voltage

Hint: When a battery charger or a starter unit has been connected to the battery it is important to check that the proper voltage has been set.
Charging with too high a voltage can cause a diagnostic trouble code to be set.




- Engine running.
- Connect a voltmeter between the battery poles.
The battery voltage must be below 16 V.









Is battery voltage OK?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking the charging system

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Checking the charging system
Check the charging system for too high a charge voltage, see the relevant information.


Continue - DONETrouble-shooting information

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Intermittent fault
The control unit registered too high a voltage on an earlier occasion. This could be because a battery charger with wrong voltage has been connected to the battery or there is an intermittent fault in the charge regulator.






Continue - DONETrouble-shooting information

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Trouble-shooting information




Information

Fault-tracing information
In case of this defect, troubleshooting is not followed by verification.
The information can be displayed again or the fault-tracing for this fault can be interrupted.

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - Fault Found

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FAULT FOUND - Fault Found

Attempt New Test - Checking charge voltage

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