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Signal Too High






Signal too high

Checking the status




- Ignition on.
Activate the high level stop lamp.
Check if the fault is permanent or intermittent.
The high level stop lamp must light when activated.
The fault is permanent if the high level stop lamp does not activate.
If the high level stop lamp is activated, this is an indication that the fault was present previously but that it is not active at the moment, i.e. the fault is intermittent.





Continue - Checking the component and wiring

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Checking the component and wiring
5-doors
Check the voltage on the high level stop lamp connector terminal #1 to the output on the central electronic module (CEM). The voltage must be approximately 12 V when the high level stop lamp is activated.
Check control signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Take readings between:
- Central electronic module (CEM) terminal #E7 (#7) and high level stop lamp connector terminal #1.
Remedy as necessary.
4-doors
Check the voltage on the high level stop lamp connector terminal #1 to the output on the central electronic module (CEM). The voltage must be approximately 12 V when the high level stop lamp is activated.
Check control signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Take readings between:
- Central electronic module (CEM) terminal #C5 (#5) and high level stop lamp connector terminal #1.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- Signal specification Signal Description, Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- Control module relay box passenger compartment Service and Repair
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals













Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

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








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Click the VCT2000 symbol to activate and deactivate the high level stop lamp.
Check that the function is OK.





Is the function OK?

Yes - Troubleshooting procedure complete

No - 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 - Exit Fault-Tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the component and wiring

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