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Signal Too Low. Permanent Fault






Signal too low. Permanent fault

Checking components and wiring




- Ignition off.
Check the cable between control module connector P #17 (#B37) and connector #9 for the lighting switch and the cable between control module connector P #18 (#B38) and connector #13 for the lighting switch for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Try a new switch if no fault is found in the cables.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting The Breakout Box. Central Electronic Module (CEM).
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Specification. Central Electronic Module (CEM).
- To access / replace the switch see Replacing rocker switch Removal and Replacement.









Select Continue.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Turn the lighting switch to position 1. Read off the signal to the parking lamps. The value must be On.





Is the value On?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

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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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking components and wiring

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