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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information KVM-0051

Condition




When one of the handles on the side doors is pulled out, the two switches should close in order:
1. Unlocking switch, which indicates that the handle has been pulled out
2. The switch in the quick lock which enables the keyless vehicle module (KVM) to activate the motor in the quick lock.
When the quick lock switch is activated, a timer starts. The counter stops and is reset when the handle is released. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the keyless vehicle module (KVM) registers that the right front quick lock switch has been activated for more than 5 minutes.

Substitute value
- None.

Possible source
- Switch quick lock right front faulty
- The right front door handle has been held out for longer than 5 minutes
- Short-circuit to ground in the signal cable.

Fault symptom[s]
- Delayed unlocking of the door.