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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Checking signal from switch
- Go into rolling values.




- Read off switch status.
The value should be HIGH.

Is the value HIGH?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking switch

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Checking switch




- Disconnect license plate lighting lamp housing connector.




- Go into rolling values.
- Read off switch status.

Is the value HIGH?

Yes - Replacing component

No - Checking cables

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Replacing component
Replace trunk lid handle switch according to Replacing the electric switch in the tailgate handle (2/4-door) Replacing the Electric Switch In the Tailgate Handle (2/4-Door).

Continue - Verification

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Checking cables
Check cable between control module #A7 and license plate lighting lamp housing #1 for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Continue - Verification

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Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall connectors, components etc.
- Go into rolling values.
- Read off switch status.
The value should be HIGH.

Is the value HIGH?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information
Verification indicates that the fault persists.

Do you want to repeat fault-tracing?

Yes - Checking signal from switch

No - No Fault Found

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Intermittent fault
Check cable between control module #A4 and license plate lighting lamp housing #1 for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.

Do you want to repeat fault-tracing?

Yes - Checking signal from switch

No - No Fault Found

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