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Signal Missing. Permanent Fault






Signal missing. Permanent fault

Checking for contact resistance / oxidation




- Ignition off.
Remove relay 2/17. Check the relay base switches. Check for contact resistance and oxidation Also check the connector (54/3). Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
- Install the relay
- Activate the relay, press the horn.
If the function is now OK the fault was caused by a contact fault in the relay base.

Other information:
- For further information about the fuses and relays, see the Wiring Diagram
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.





Was the function OK?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing the component

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Replacing the component




- Ignition off.
- Replace relay 2/17
- Activate the relay, press the horn
- If the function is OK (the relay makes a noise), the cause of the fault was a defective relay (open-circuit or short-circuit the relay).

Other information:
- For further information about the fuses and relays, see the Wiring Diagram.





Was the function OK?

Yes - Fault Found

No - Checking for an open-circuit between the control module and the relay

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Checking for an open-circuit between the control module and the relay
- Remove relay 2/17.
Check the driver circuit for the relay coil for an open-circuit as follows:
Activate the relay driver. Measure the voltage between terminals #1 and #2 on the relay base. For further information about open-circuits.

Hint: The voltage between terminals #1 and #2 should be battery voltage. If the value deviates markedly, check the voltage between terminal #2 and the battery and between terminal #1 and ground. Both must be the same as the battery voltage.

Also check the signal loop between relay terminal #2 (2/17) and central electronic module (CEM) terminal #19A. Check for an open-circuit.

Other information:
- For further information about the fuses and relays, see the Wiring Diagram
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.









Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking the control module for short-circuits

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Checking the control module for short-circuits
Measure the resistance between terminal #2 and ground when the relay driver is active. The resistance should be high when the relay driver is active. Replace the control module if the resistance is low.

Other information:
- For further information about the fuses and relays, see the Wiring Diagram
- To access or replace the central electronic module (CEM), see Central electronic module (CEM), replacing Central Electronic Module (CEM), Replacing.










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 connectors, install components etc.
- Ignition on.
Activate relay, press horn.
If the function now operates, this means the fault was probably caused by a short circuit to ground in the relay.

Does it work?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - Fault Found

VERIFICATION FAILED - Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

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Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 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 contact resistance / oxidation

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - No Fault Found

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