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Checking Outer Switches, Door Handle






Checking outer switches, door handle

Checking outer switches, door handle




- Ignition on
- Check the function of the switches in the door handle by clicking on the VCT2000 symbol
- Select the desired switch and press start.
Pull the door handle to be checked to the limit position. The value for both switches on the same door handle should be Activated.





Was the function OK?

Yes - Fault-tracing information

No - Checking the wiring

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Fault-tracing information
The control module has previously registered a fault but the fault is no longer active. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was probably caused by an intermittent fault. If the fault persists, fault-tracing according to this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) must be carried out despite no fault symptoms being found. The fault is evaluated depending on how it occurs.

Continue - No Fault Found

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Checking the wiring




- Ignition off.
Check the cable between the keyless vehicle module (KVM) and the door handle switch. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Check the ground lead between the door handle and the door control module. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Check the ground terminal for the door control module. Check for loose connections and oxidation.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting The Breakout Box, Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
- Signal specification Signal Description, Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
- To access the front door control module,
Left-hand drive cars (LHD): Driver door module (DDM) Driver Door Module (DDM)
Right-hand drive cars (RHD): Passenger door module (PDM) Passenger Door Module (PDM)
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals

Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verify

No - Replacing the component

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Replacing the component
Replace the door handle if no other faults are found.

Other information
- Handle outer door front Service and Repair

Continue - Verify

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Verify

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.




- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on
- Check the function of the switches in the door handle by clicking on the VCT2000 symbol
- Select the desired door handle and press start.
Pull the door handle to be checked to the limit position. The value for both switches on the same door handle should be Activated.





Is the function OK?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - Fault-tracing information

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Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should be diagnosed and remedied. Since this is not the case the fault-tracing process has failed.
Complete the fault-tracing for those fault or try again.

Do you want to terminate fault-tracing at this time?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking outer switches, door handle

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