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Signal Too High






Signal too high

Checking the status




- Ignition on.
Activate malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Check if the fault is permanent or intermittent.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) must be lit when activated.
The fault is permanent if the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) does not activate.
If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is activated, this is an indication that the fault was present previously but that it is not active at the moment, i.e. the fault is intermittent.





Continue - Checking the component and wiring

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Checking the component and wiring
Check the voltage on the combined instrument panel connector terminal #A2 (#2) to the output on the central electronic module (CEM). The voltage must be approximately 12 V when the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is activated.
Check control signal cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Take readings between:
- Central electronic module (CEM) terminal #B14 (#14) and combined instrument panel connector terminal #A2 (#2).
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- 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.
Click the VCT2000 symbol to activate and deactivate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Check that the function is OK.





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 component and wiring

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