Faulty Signal
Faulty signal
Reading off the structure week
The Steering Wheel Module (SWM) has registered an internal fault. Click on the VCT2000 symbol to read off the structure week. The information that is read off is the structure week in which the vehicle was manufactured.
Is the vehicle's structure week in the interval 200720-200922?
Yes - Checking software version
No - Internal fault
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Internal fault
The steering wheel module (SWM) has registered an internal fault.
Hint: The steering wheel angle sensor is integrated in the steering wheel module (SWM) and cannot be replaced as a separate unit.
If the fault is intermittent, it has been registered previously but is no longer present. Intermittent faults can be caused by interference at start up of the steering wheel module (SWM) or can be a different type of fault which occurs on different occasions. The fault is evaluated depending on how it occurs. Replace the steering wheel module (SWM) if the fault recurs.
Replace the steering wheel module (SWM) in the event of a permanent fault:
Steering wheel control module Service and Repair
Remedy as necessary.
Continue - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
Information
Fault-tracing information
In case of this defect, troubleshooting is not followed by verification.
The information can be displayed again or the fault-tracing for this fault can be interrupted.
Do you want to view the information again?
Yes - Attempt New Test
No - FAULT FOUND
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FAULT FOUND - DONE
Continue - Reading off the structure week
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Checking software version
New software for Steering wheel module (SWM) was released structure week 200923. The upgraded software has adjusted limits for the fault type No signal. Check that the latest available software for Steering wheel module (SWM) is loaded in the vehicle by trying to buy an upgrade for Steering wheel module (SWM).
If it is not possible to purchase an upgrade this may mean that the latest available software is already installed in the vehicle. To find out why purchase was not allowed, mark the row for the software purchase in question and click on Details.
Was is possible to purchase an upgrade for Steering wheel module (SWM)?
Yes - Updating software
No - Internal fault
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Updating software
Download the upgraded software.
Continue - Fault-tracing information
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