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Signal Too High. Permanent Fault






Signal too high. Permanent fault

Checking system relay








- Ignition off
- Remove system relay 2/14 from the integrated relay / fusebox in the engine compartment.
Connect an ohmmeter between system relay terminals 3 and 5.













The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance.

OK - Checking cables

Not OK - Defective system relay

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Checking cables
Check the cable between the system relay block terminal 3 and engine control module (ECM) terminal 66 for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.













Select Continue.

Continue - Verification

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Defective system relay
Try a new system relay.

Select Continue.

Continue - Verification

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Verification








- Ignition off
- Reconnect the connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Connect VCT 2000
- Ignition on.
Replace the system relay.





Was a clear click sound heard from the system relay?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - No Fault FoundFault-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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking system relay

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