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Checking the Function of the Rheostat on the RTI Screen






Checking the function of the rheostat on the RTI screen

Fault-tracing information
Check the function of the rheostat in the audio unit by increasing and lowering the instrument lighting.

Hint: If the rheostat function is not working in the audio unit either, the fault is in the road traffic information (RTI) control module.

Is the function of the audio unit rheostat OK?

Yes - Replacing the component

No - No Fault Found

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Replacing the component
Try a new road traffic information (RTI) control module.

Caution! A new RTI control module is delivered without software. The RTI control module must be programmed in order to function after replacement.

Other information:
- For information about programming and replacing the RTI control module, see Road traffic information module (RTI), replacing Service and Repair.

Hint: Tell the customer that it may take 15 minutes of driving before the system is calibrated and functioning satisfactorily.

Was a fault detected?

Yes - Fault Found

No - No Fault Found

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