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General Fault / Parameter Fault






General fault / Parameter fault

Checking the function of the heater




- Ignition on.

Note! On cars where the heater functions as a parking heater there is no +15 voltage supply to the control module. The heater is activated using the timer stop and start buttons instead of VIDA vehicle communication. Individual components and functions cannot be activated when the +15 voltage supply is absent.

- Activate the heater.
For information about how the heater should operate when running, see Test running the additional heater / parking heater Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.





Does the heater start?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Replacing the control module

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Replacing the control module

Note! Before replacing the control module the other stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) must be replaced first.




- Ignition off.




Try a new control module according to Replacing the control module Service and Repair.

Continue - DONE Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
In case of this defect, troubleshooting is not followed by verification.
The information can be displayed again or the fault-tracing for this fault can be interrupted.

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - FAULT FOUND

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Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the heater

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Intermittent fault
Fault-tracing indicates that the control module has previously registered an intermittent fault but that the fault is no longer present.

Continue - Fault-tracing information
DONE

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - FAULT FOUND

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Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the heater

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