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Signal Too Low. Permanent Fault






Signal too low. Permanent fault

Checking the wiring and component




- Ignition off.
Check the signal cable between control module terminal #10 and system relay terminal #2. Check for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault. Check for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.

Hint: With the ignition on and the system relay disconnected, the voltage between system relay terminal #1 and ground should be approximately 12V.

Try a new system relay if no fault is found during the above fault-tracing.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box and access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box. EMS 2000 Connecting The Breakout Box. EMS 2000
- To access or replace the system relay, see Engine compartment Engine Compartment
- For information about signals see Signal specification Signal Specification.













Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification




- Ignition on.
Activate the system relay. Check that the relay clicks and the fuel pump (FP) starts when it is activated.





Is the function OK?

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 - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the wiring and component

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