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Signal Too High






Signal too high

Checking the signal from the switch in the tailgate/trunk lid




- Ignition on
- Read off the status from the switch in tailgate/trunk lid (indicates whether the tailgate/trunk lid is open or closed).
Open and close the trunk lid / tailgate. The status should change when the tailgate/trunk lid is opened/closed.
The fault is permanent if the status does not change.
If the status changes, this indicates an intermittent fault, i.e. the fault was present previously but is not active at the moment.










Continue - Checking cable and component

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Checking cable and component
Check the signal cable between rear electronic module (REM) connector terminal #42 (#F2) and terminal #1 on the lock mechanism connector. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage. Check for an open-circuit.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting Breakout Box, Rear Electronic Module (REM)
- Signal specification Signal Specification, Rear Electronic Module (REM)
- Disconnecting the rear electronic module (REM): Integrated relay / fusebox cargo compartment / rear electronic module, replacing Integrated Relay/Fusebox Cargo Compartment/Rear Electronic Module (REM), Replacing
- 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.
- Ignition on
- Read off the status from the switch in tailgate/trunk lid (indicates whether the tailgate/trunk lid is open or closed).
Open and close the trunk lid / tailgate. The status should change when the tailgate/trunk lid is opened/closed.









Is the status OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

PAPER - No Fault Found

VERIFIED - Fault Found

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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 the signal from the switch in the tailgate/trunk lid

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