Checking The Parking Brake Signal

Checking the parking brake signal

Checking the cable




- Check control module connector A. Check for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault. Check for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
- Ignition on
- Read off the status of the parking brake
- Apply and release the parking brake.
The status should change from activation (parking brake applied) to non-activation (parking brake released).
There is a short-circuit to ground if the status is constantly active.
There is an open-circuit if the status is not active.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access and replace the control module see Replacing the control module Service and Repair.









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.








- Reinstall components, reconnect connectors etc.
- Speed < 4 km/h
- The trunk lid is closed
- Parking brake released
- Engine running.
Activate the control switch for convertible top operation.
It should not be possible to operate the convertible top.
Apply the parking brake.
Activate the control switch for convertible top operation.
It should be possible to operate the convertible top.

Does the convertible top function correctly?

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 cable

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