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Signal Too Low. Permanent Fault






Signal too low. Permanent fault

Checking connectors and wiring




- Ignition off.
- Check control module connector A for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Connect an ohmmeter between control module A17 and ground.
Test for a short-circuit to ground 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 Replacing the control module Service and Repair.
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the convertible control unit breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box.
- To access / replace the ECC control module.
- The air conditioning (A/C) system switches to manual control and the equalizer sound changes when the soft-top is opened









Select Continue when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
- Soft top roof in raised position.
- Read off the status of the air conditioning (A/C) system signal.
The status should be active in the raised position





Is air conditioning (A/C) system functioning?

Yes - Verification, continued

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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Verification, continued
- Operate the soft-top to the open position.
- Read off the status of the air conditioning (A/C) system signal.
The status must be inactive in the open position





Is air conditioning (A/C) system functioning?

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 connectors and wiring

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