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Internal Fault. Permanent Fault






Internal fault. Permanent fault

Checking wiring
Check the cable between control module #B3 (29) and the tilt sensor #1 for an open-circuit 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 the cable between control module #A17 (17) and the tilt sensor #2 for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault , a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault and a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check the cable between the tilt sensor control module #5 and ground for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault and a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- The voltage between tilt sensor #1 and ground should be battery voltage.
- To access / replace the tilt sensor (4 door and 5 door), see Tilt sensor Tilt Sensor For The Alarm.
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box, lock and alarm (VGLA) Connecting The Breakout Box, Lock And Alarm (VGLA).





Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing the component

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Replacing the component




- Ignition off.
Try a new tilt sensor.

Other information:
- To access / replace the tilt sensor (4 door and 5 door), see Tilt sensor Tilt Sensor For The Alarm.

Select "Continue" when complete.

Continue - Verification

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Verification

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




- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Ensure that all doors and hatches are shut including the hood and the trunk lid / tailgate.
- Activate the alarm by locking the car using the remote control, wait approximately 30 seconds, unlock the car again.
- Ignition on.
Read off diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status.
The status should display intermittent fault.





Does the status display an intermittent fault?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - 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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - No Fault Found

Attempt New Test - Checking wiring

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