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Signal Missing






Signal missing

Checking the wiring








- Ignition off
- Disconnect the connector for the traffic message channel module (TMC).
Check the terminals. Check for contact resistance. Check for loose connections. Check for oxidation.
Check the antenna cable between the traffic message channel module (TMC) and the antenna amplifier. Check for an open-circuit.
Take readings between:
- Traffic message channel module (TMC) terminal #1 and antenna amplifier terminal #1.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Signal specification Signal Description, Traffic Message Channel Module (TMC)
- Location of components Locations
- Traffic message channel module (TMC), replacing Traffic Message Channel Module (TMC), Replacing
- 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.

Hint: Use a battery charger if the engine is not running.

Check that the traffic messages are correctly displayed in the navigation system. It may be necessary to zoom out to display a larger area of the map. Traffic message information is transmitted every 15 minutes.

Hint: This fault-tracing cannot verify whether traffic information is transmitted in a particular area.

Is the function OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information

Attempt New Test - Checking the wiring

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