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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Checking the status




- Ignition on.
Activate the left-hand turn signal lamp by clicking on the VCT2000 symbol.

Note! The turn signal lamp in the door mirror is not activated using this function.

Check if the fault is permanent or intermittent.
The left-hand turn signal lamp must light on activation.
The fault is permanent if the left-hand turn signal lamp does not activate.
If the left-hand turn signal lamp 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 left-hand headlamp connector terminal #1 to the output on the central electronic module (CEM). The voltage must be approximately 12 V when the left-hand turn signal lamp is activated.
Check the control signal cable. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Take readings between:
- Central electronic module (CEM) terminal #E38 (#38) and left-hand headlamp connector terminal #1.
Check the voltage on the rear right-hand lamp housing connector terminal #3 to the output on the central electronic module (CEM). The voltage must be approximately 12 V when the left-hand turn signal lamp is activated.
Check the control signal cable. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Take readings between:
- Central electronic module (CEM) terminal #C9 (#9) and rear left-hand lamp housing connector terminal #3.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- Headlamp bulb Headlamp Bulb
- 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 left-hand turn signal lamp.

Note! The turn signal lamp in the door mirror is not activated using this function.

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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