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Faulty Signal






Faulty signal

Information about symptom fault-tracing
The diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are included in a larger fault-tracing for the symptom Starter motor not running.
Add the symptom and fault trace according to Checking the start system.
If this has already been carried out, continue fault tracing.

Do you want to continue with this procedure?

Yes - Checking the status

No - Exit fault-tracing

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Checking the status
- Click on the VCT2000 symbol.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
The status of the steering column lock must be changed to locked.
- Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The status of the steering column lock must be changed to unlocked.
If read-out status is not okay or is invalid, the control module needs to be replaced.









Is the status OK?

Yes - Checking the power supply

No - Replacing the Steering Column Lock Module (SCL)

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Checking the power supply




- Ignition off.

Hint: The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) can be stored if the power supply in the central electronic module (CEM) has been below 8 V for a certain time.

Check the battery voltage. The battery voltage must be approximately 12 V.
Check all power supply connections to the central electronic module (CEM) from the engine compartment fusebox.
Check the wiring. Check for intermittent open-circuits and short-circuits to ground.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Central Electronic Module (CEM) Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- To access the central electronic module (CEM), see: Control module relay box passenger compartment Service and Repair
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals

Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing the control module

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Replacing the control module
If no other fault has been found, the fault has probably been caused by an internal fault in the central electronic module (CEM). The control module should be replaced in this case.

Other information
- Control module relay box passenger compartment Service and Repair

Continue - Verification

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Verification
Check the operation of the steering column lock. Insert the ignition key in the ignition switch.
The steering wheel lock must be unlocked.

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 status

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Replacing the Steering Column Lock Module (SCL)
An internal fault has occurred.
The steering column lock must be replaced.

Other information
- Steering lock Service and Repair





Continue - Verification

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