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Signal Too High. Permanent Fault






Signal too high. Permanent fault

Checking the connector












- Make a note of the anti-theft radio code.
- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
- Disconnect the SRS control module and combined instrument panel connector B.
- Connect the battery negative lead.
- Ignition on.
Check the control module and combined instrument panel connector B for 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:
- To access / replace the control module, see Sensor module, replacement Service and Repair.
- To access / replace the combined instrument panel, see Driver information module (DIM), installation/removal, component replacement Driver Information Module (DIM), Installation/Removal, Component Replacement.

Select "Continue" when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Checking wiring

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Checking wiring








- SRS control module and combined instrument panel disconnected.
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between control module #25 and ground, take a reading for a short-circuit to supply voltage according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.

Hint: Voltage should be approximately 7 V.

The fault is in the combined instrument panel if there is no short-circuit to supply voltage.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access / replace the control module, see Sensor module, replacement Service and Repair.
- To access / replace the combined instrument panel, see Driver information module (DIM), installation/removal, component replacement Driver Information Module (DIM), Installation/Removal, Component Replacement.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

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




- Ignition off
- Disconnect the battery negative lead
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on
- Connect the battery negative lead.

Warning! There must not be anyone inside the passenger compartment when the battery is connected.

- Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
The fault is no longer present if the status of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) has changed to intermittent.





Does the status change?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILEDPAPER

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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 - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking the connector

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