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Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Testing and Inspection


WM 0X01IN Alarm system: checking operation of indicators

Alarm system: checking operation of indicators

Checking operation of indicators

1. Read out the fault memory and activate systems on the unlocked vehicle (see previous point in sales check).
2. Lock the vehicle with the remote control. A warning tone must not be emitted by the alarm system horn shortly after locking the vehicle (not relevant for USA).
3. If a warning tone is emitted, open and close all doors and outer lids one after the other (not relevant for USA).
4. As soon as the vehicle is locked, the LED in the driver's door panel must flash quickly for 2 seconds and then start to flash slowly.

Fault display:
5. LED flashes quickly for 2 seconds, lights up for 28 seconds and then flashes slowly: Connect the System Tester and read out the fault memory.