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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Checking faults




- Ignition on.
Check if the lamp in the power door mirror lights up and goes out.





Is the lamp in the power door mirror working?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking for a short-circuit

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Checking for a short-circuit
Check the cable between control module terminal #8B and power door mirror terminal #13. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Check the ground lead between the control module terminal #10B and the power door mirror terminal #6.
Replace the cable if a fault is found.

Other information:
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- Driver's door module / passenger door module (DDM/PDM), replacing Driver's Door Module/Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM), Replacing
- Signal specification Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals





Were any faults found in the cable?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing the component

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Replacing the component
Check the bulb holder. Check for a short-circuit.
Remedy as necessary.
If no malfunction is found: Replace the bulb.

Other information
- Bulb, ground lighting, door mirror, replacing Bulb, Ground Lighting, Door Mirror, Replacing

Select Continue.

Continue - Verification

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Intermittent fault
Check the control module and power door mirror connectors. Check for contact resistance and oxidation. Check for loose connections.
Check the cable between control module terminal #8B and power door mirror terminal #13. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground.
Check the ground lead between the control module terminal #10B and the power door mirror terminal #6.
Check the bulb holder and bulb if no fault was found.

Other information:
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- Signal specification Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters
- Bulb, ground lighting, door mirror, replacing Bulb, Ground Lighting, Door Mirror, Replacing
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals






Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Verification




Verification

Verification

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








- Ignition off
- Reconnect the components, connectors etc.
- Ignition on.
Check if the lamp in the power door mirror lights.





Does the lamp in the power door mirror light?

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 - No Fault Found

Attempt New Test - Checking faults

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

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 faults

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