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Signal Too Low. Permanent Fault






Signal too low. Permanent fault

Checking the wiring
Check the cable between control module connector B2 #5 (#A5) and the bulb for the bulb failure warning sensor in the combined instrument panel (connector B #18 (#48)) for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault , contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault and for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check that the bulb for the bulb failure warning sensor is intact.
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).









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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.
- Activate the warning lamp for the bulb failure warning sensor.
The lamp must both light and go out.





Does the lamp light and go out?

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 the wiring

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