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Short-Circuit to Ground






Short-circuit to ground

Checking the component
If the fault is intermittent, it has been registered previously but is no longer present. Intermittent faults can occur for a number of different reasons. The fault is evaluated depending on how it occurs.
Check the connector. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Check the signal cable between control module terminal #B5 (#25) and door mirror terminal #5. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Replace the signal cable if a fault is found.
Try replacing the door mirror if no fault is found.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- Rear view mirror external Rear View Mirror External
- Signal specification Signal Description, Driver's Door Module / Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM)
- 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.
Check that the turn signal lamp in the door mirror is functioning. Manually switch the turn signal lamp on and off using the turn signal lamp stalk.

Does the turn signal lamp work?

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 component

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