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Fault-Tracing Information






Fault-tracing

Checking the component
Check the power supply for the driver information module (DIM) by switching on the ignition. The background lighting in the driver information module (DIM) must light up.





Was a fault detected?

Yes - Checking the voltage and ground terminal

No - Checking CAN cables

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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.
- Switch on the ignition for at least 10 seconds.
Try communicating with the control module by selecting one of the functions for vehicle communication under the Diagnostic tab.

Is communication established?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the component

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Checking CAN cables

No Fault Found - Fault-tracing information

DONE - DONE

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Checking the voltage and ground terminal
Check the fuse in the Central electronic module (CEM) for power supply to the driver information module (DIM).
Check the power supply cable from Central electronic module (CEM) terminal #C3:69 to Driver information module (DIM) terminal #C1:3. Check for an open-circuit. Check for loose connections. Check for contact resistance. Check for oxidation.
Check the ground cable between the Driver information module (DIM) terminal #C1:1 and the ground terminal. Check for an open-circuit. Check for loose connections. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.





Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking CAN cables

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