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Fault Code 61





Fault Code 61

Central Locking Limit Position - Unlocked Not Reached

Diagnostic conditions
- Control of central locking system in the direction of "unlocked"

Possible cause of fault
- Wrong country coding
- Short circuit to ground/open circuit in the wiring between the alarm system control module, central locking switch or door locks
- Door lock (driver/passenger) faulty
- Control module faulty

Affected terminals
- Plug A, terminals 5, 28, 29, 30, 32
- Plug B, terminal 3

NOTE: During troubleshooting, the micro switches of the door locks are tested in Step 4. The test is to be used only for vehicles with "safe position" USA vehicles do not have a "safe" position; "Driver's door secured" and "Passenger's door secured" are therefore displayed during the "Input signals" test.


Diagnosis/troubleshooting




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