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Check TRACS Warning Light [BB]

BB. Check TRACS warning light

BBA. Fault-tracing information






Condition

- DTCs not posted
- The fault is permanent
- Correct control module design (designed for TRACS) is fitted

Possible source

- Signal cable short circuit to ground or power
- Defective instrument panel (dashboard)

Fault-tracing begins with BBB. Check of TRACS warning light.

BBB. Check of TRACS warning light

[BBB1]

Check of TRACS warning light






- Ignition off.

TRACS warning light should be off.

Is the warning light off ?

Yes: BBB3
No: BBB2

[BBB2]

Check for short circuits









Check the cable between control module #15 and instrument panel A29 for short circuiting to power [IIIB4]. Check Communication to Control Module [III]

Then continue with: BBB6

[BBB3]

Check the instrument panel circuit






- Ignition on.
- Disconnect the TRACS switch.

Is the warning light lit?

Yes:BBB4
No:BBB5

[BBB4]

Check for short circuiting and replace the component









Check the cable between control module #15 and the instrument panel for short circuiting to ground as per [IIIB3]. Check Communication to Control Module [III]

If the cable is OK, test with a new instrument panel.

Then continue with: BBB6

[BBB5]

Replacement of a component

Test with a new TRACS switch.

Then continue with: BBB6

[BBB6]

Verification






Hint: After repair, it is necessary to check that the fault has been rectified.

- Ignition off.
- Reconnect the connections, components etc.
- Ignition on.

When the ignition is switched on, the control module activates the TRACS warning light. Check that the warning light goes off after approx. 2 seconds.

Note! The warning light will not go out if the TRACS system is disabled by the TRACS switch or if a fault is registered in the control module

Does the warning light go out shortly after it is activated

Yes: Fault corrected
No: BBB7

[BBB7]

Fault-tracing information

The fault should now have been diagnosed and corrected. Since this is not the case the fault-tracing has failed.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes: Fault not corrected
No: BBB1