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Communication Fault




Communication Fault







Communication has been interrupted for one of the following reasons:
- Ignition switched off.
- The switch is not in position for VCT 2000.
- VCT 2000 disconnected from data link connector (DLC).
- VCT 2000 disconnected from VIDA cart/switch.
- Communication problems in VIDA application or in car.

Check therefore:
- that the ignition is on and switch is in correct position for VCT 2000.
- that battery voltage (system voltage) is normal (approximately 12 V). If necessary a battery charger can be connected during the test. For information about charge currents and the battery, Battery
- that VCT 2000 is correctly connected to VIDA cart/switch and data link connector (DLC).
- that VCT 2000 and wiring is fault-free.

Try to establish communication again or exit reading off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Depending on the communication fault, select one of the following alternatives.
- Try again.
- Fault-trace more comprehensively for the communication problem that has occurred.
- Exit fault-tracing/Read off from next system.

Which alternative is requested?

1 - Reading Off VIN Learned, EMS 2000

2 - Selecting the Model

3 - Test Complete