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Signal Missing






Signal missing

Checking connectors and wiring




- Ignition off.
Check the engine speed (RPM) sensor connector. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Check the signal cable between:
- engine speed (RPM) sensor terminal #1 and engine control module (ECM) terminal #A48 (#A48)
- engine speed (RPM) sensor terminal #2 and engine control module (ECM) terminal #A66 (#B6).
Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to ground. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Check the carrier plate, search for damage and other defects.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box / access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box, B5244T5, B5254T2 Connecting the Breakout Box
- To access or replace the engine speed (RPM) sensor, see Engine speed (RPM) sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- For information about signals on 5 cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification
- For information about signals on 6 cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.














Continue - Verification

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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.
- Start the engine.
The car will not start if there is a fault in the engine speed (RPM) sensor signal.

Does the car start?

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 connectors and wiring

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