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Signal Too Low






Signal too low

Checking for permanent or intermittent faults
Open door and check that door warning lamp comes on.

Does door warning lamp come on?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking the connectors

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Checking the connectors








- Ignition off.
- Check door warning lamp connector for contact resistance and oxidation as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault. Check especially for damage.
- Connect the connectors, install the components, etc.
- Ignition on.
Open door and check that door warning lamp comes on.

Additional information:
- To access door warning lamp, see Bulb, warning lamp, side door, replacing Service and Repair.

Does door warning lamp come on?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking for a short circuit

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Checking for a short circuit
Check the wire between door control unit 7A and door warning lamp 1 for a short circuit to ground as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
If a fault is found, replace the wire.

Additional information:
- To connect the test box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For information on signals and additional values, see Signal specification Signal Specification, Driver Door Module (DDM) / Passenger Door Module (PDM).









Is there a fault?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing the component

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Replacing the component
Check bulb socket for a short circuit.
Do the necessary corrective action.
If no fault is found, replace door warning lamp as described in Bulb, warning lamp, side door, replacing Service and Repair.

Continue - Verification

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Intermittent fault
Check control unit and door warning lamp connectors for contact resistance and oxidation as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults , and for a loose contact as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.
Check the wire between control unit 7A and door warning lamp 1 for an intermittent short circuit to ground as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults , and for an intermittent open circuit as described in Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.

Additional information:
- To connect the test box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For information on signals and additional values, see Signal specification Signal Specification, Driver Door Module (DDM) / Passenger Door Module (PDM)
- To access the door control unit, see Driver's door module / passenger door module (DDM/PDM), replacing Driver's Door Module/Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM), Replacing
- To access/replace door warning lamp, see Bulb, warning lamp, side door, replacing Service and Repair.









Continue - Trouble-shooting information

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Verification




Verification

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








- Ignition off.
- Connect the connectors, install the components, etc.
Open door and check that door warning lamp comes on.

Does the lamp come on?

Yes - Verification completed

No - Trouble-shooting information

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Trouble-shooting 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 for permanent or intermittent faults

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Trouble-shooting information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - Exit fault-tracing

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Attempt New Test - Checking for permanent or intermittent faults

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