PINPOINT TEST A : REVERSING LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE |
TEST CONDITIONS | DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS |
A1: DETERMINE THE EQUIPMENT LEVEL OF THE CENTRAL JUNCTION BOX (CJB). |
| 1 Unfasten the CJB and fold it down. |
| Is the location for connector C100 on the top of the CJB? Yes No |
A2: CHECK FUSE F141 (10 A) (CJB) |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect Fuse F141 (10 A) (CJB). |
| 3 CHECK Fuse F141 (10 A) (CJB). |
| Is the fuse OK? Yes No RENEW fuse F141 (10 A) (CJB) and CHECK the operation of the system. If the fuse blows again, LOCATE and RECTIFY the short to ground using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A3: CHECK THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO FUSE F141 (10 A) (CJB) FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Connect Fuse F141 (10 A) (CJB). |
| 2 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 3 Measure the voltage between fuse F141 (10 A) (CJB) and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No LOCATE AND RECTIFY the break in the voltage supply to fuse F141 (10 A) (CJB) using the Wiring Diagrams. If necessary RENEW the CJB. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A4: CHECK FUSE F84 (10 A) (CJB). |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect fuse F84 (10 A) (CJB). |
| 3 CHECK fuse F84 (10 A) (CJB). |
| Is the fuse OK? Yes No RENEW fuse F84 (10 A) (CJB) and CHECK the operation of the system. If the fuse blows again, LOCATE and RECTIFY the short to ground using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A5: CHECK THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO FUSE F84 (10 A) (CJB) FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Connect fuse F84 (10 A) (CJB). |
| 2 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 3 Measure the voltage between fuse F84 (10 A) (CJB) and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No LOCATE AND RECTIFY the break in the voltage supply to fuse F84 (10 A) (CJB) using the Wiring Diagrams. If necessary RENEW the CJB. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A6: DETERMINE MODEL VERSION |
| 1 Determine the model version. |
| Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission? Yes No |
A7: CHECK THE EQUIPMENT LEVEL |
| 1 Compare the following systems with the equipment level of the vehicle: - Double locking
- Footwell lamps
- Map reading lamps
- Anti-theft alarm
- Headlamp switch-off delay
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| Is the vehicle equipped with one of the above systems? Yes Vehicles with high equipment level: GO to A12. No Vehicles with low equipment level: GO to A8. |
A8: CHECK VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect Reversing lamp switch. - MTX/MMT6 transmission: from connector C864
- IB5/M66 transmission: from connector C866
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| 3 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 4 Measure the voltage between the reversing lamp switch: - MTX/MMT6 transmission, vehicles built before 01/2005: Connector C864, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side and ground.
- IB5 transmission: Connector C866, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side and ground.
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| 5 MTX/MMT6 transmission, vehicles built from 01/2005: Measure the voltage between the reversing lamp switch, connector C864, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side and ground. |
| 6 M66 transmission: Measure the voltage between the reversing lamp switch, connector C866, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No - Vehicles with high equipment level: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the reversing lamp relay, pin 3 and the reversing lamp switch using the Wiring Diagrams. CHECK the operation of the system. |
A9: CHECK CIRCUIT 15-LG28(A) (GN/WH) BETWEEN THE CJB AND THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect CJB from connector C96. |
| 3 Measure the resistance between CJB: - MTX/MMT6 transmission, vehicles built before 01/2005: Connector C96, pin 33, circuit 15-LG28A (GN/WH), wiring harness side and the reversing lamp switch, connector C864, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side.
- IB5 transmission: Connector C96, pin 33, circuit 15-LG28A (GN/WH), wiring harness side and the reversing lamp switch, connector C866, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side.
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| 4 MTX/MMT6 transmission, vehicles built from 01/2005: Measure the resistance between the CJB, connector C96, pin 33, circuit 15-LG28A (GN/WH), wiring harness side and the reversing lamp switch, connector C864, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side. |
| 5 M66 transmission: Measure the resistance between the CJB, connector C96, pin 33, circuit 15-LG28A (GN/WH), wiring harness side and the reversing lamp switch, connector C866, pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), wiring harness side and ground. |
| Is a resistance of less than 2 Ohms registered? Yes RENEW the CJB. TEST the system for normal operation. No Vehicles with low equipment level or vehicles with M66 transmission: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the CJB and the reversing lamp switch with the aid of the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A10: CHECK THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Fused bridging cable (10A) at the reversing lamp switch - MTX/MMT6 transmission, vehicles built before 01/2005: Bridge connector C864 between pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH) and pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), wiring harness side.
- IB5 transmission: Bridge connector C866 between pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH) and pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), wiring harness side.
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| 3 MTX/MMT6 transmission, vehicles built from 01/2005: Connect a fused bridging cable (10 A) at the reversing lamp switch, connector C864 between pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH) and pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), wiring harness side. |
| 4 M66 transmission: Connect a fused bridging cable (10 A) at the reversing lamp switch, connector C866 between pin 2, circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH) and pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), wiring harness side. |
| 5 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 6 CHECK the operation of the reversing lamps. |
| Do the reversing lamps illuminate? Yes INSTALL A NEW reversing lamp switch. TEST the system for normal operation. No - Vehicles with high equipment level: GO to A11. - Vehicles with low equipment level or vehicles with M66 transmission: GO to A17. |
A11: CHECK CIRCUIT 15S-LG9 (GN/BK) FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
NOTE:All model variants: The fused jumper lead used in the previous test step is still connected to the reversing lamp switch. |
| 1 Measure the voltage between the reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, pin 5, circuit 15S-LG46 (GN/OG) and circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), BJB side and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the reversing lamp switch and the reversing lamp relay using the Wiring Diagrams. CHECK the operation of the system. |
A12: CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT THE POWER CIRCUIT OF THE REVERSING LAMP RELAY |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect Only vehicles with automatic transmission: Reversing lamp relay from socket C1003. |
| 3 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 4 Measure the voltage between the reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, pin 3, circuit 15-LG46 (GN/OG) and 15-LG28 (GN/WH), BJB side and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes - Manual transmission, vehicles with high equipment level: GO to A8. No |
A13: CHECK CIRCUIT 15-LG46 (GN/OG) BETWEEN THE CJB AND THE REVERSING LAMP RELAY FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect CJB from connector C96. |
| 3 Measure the resistance between the CJB, connector C96, pin 33, circuit 15-LG46 (GN/OG), wiring harness side and the backup lamp relay, socket C1003, pin 3, circuit 15-LG46 (GN/OG) and 15-LG28 (GN/WH), BJB side. |
| Is a resistance of less than 2 Ohms registered? Yes RENEW the CJB. TEST the system for normal operation. No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the CJB and the reversing lamp relay with the aid of the Wiring Diagrams. CHECK the operation of the system. |
A14: CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT THE CONTROL CIRCUIT OF THE REVERSING LAMP RELAY |
| 1 Measure the voltage between the reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, pin 1, circuit 15-LG45 (GN/BK), BJB side and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between soldered connection S164 and the reversing lamp relay using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A15: CHECK THE REVERSING LAMP RELAY |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Connect a fused jumper wire (10 A) at the reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, between pin 3, circuit 15-LG46 (GN/OG) and circuit 15-LG28 (GN/WH), and pin 5, circuit 15S-LG46 (GN/OG) and circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), BJB side. |
| 3 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 4 CHECK the operation of the reversing lamps. |
| Do the reversing lamps illuminate? Yes No |
A16: CHECK THE CONTROL CIRCUIT 91S-LG45 (BK/GN) OF THE REVERSING LAMP RELAY FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect Transmission control unit (TCU). - Vehicles with automatic transmission (CFT23): from connector C812
- Vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission: from connector C414
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| 3 Measure the resistance between the reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, pin 2, circuit 91S-LG45 (BK/GN), BJB side and: - Vehicles with automatic transmission (CFT23): Transmission control unit (TCU), connector C812, pin 15, circuit 91S-LG45 (BK/GN), wiring harness side.
- Vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission: Transmission control unit (TCU), connector C414, pin 67, circuit 91S-LG45 (BK/GN), wiring harness side.
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| Is a resistance of less than 2 Ohms registered? Yes - Vehicles with automatic transmission (CFT23): CHECK the reversing lamp relay according to the component test at the end of this section and RENEW as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. If the relay is OK: REFER to: Diagnose (307-01 Automatikgetriebe - Fahrzeuge ausgestattet mit Automatikgetriebe (CFT23), Diagnosis and Testing). - Vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission: CHECK the reversing lamp relay according to the component test at the end of this section and RENEW as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. If the relay is OK: REFER to: (307-01 Automatikgetriebe - Fahrzeuge ausgestattet mit 4-Gang Automatikgetriebe (4F27E)) Fehlercode-Tabelle (Diagnosis and Testing), Diagnose nach Symptomen (Diagnosis and Testing). No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the reversing lamp relay and the transmission control unit using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A17: CHECK FOR OPEN CIRCUIT IN 15S-LG9(A) (GN/BK), OR 15S-LG46 (GN/OG) |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect CJB from connector C96. |
| 3 Measure the resistance between: - Manual transmission, vehicles with low equipment level, vehicles built before 01/2005: Reversing lamp switch, connector C864, between pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK) and the CJB, connector C96, pin 25, circuit 15S-LG9(A) (GN/BK), wiring harness side.
- Manual transmission, vehicles with low equipment level: Reversing lamp switch, connector C866, between pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK) and the CJB, connector C96, pin 25, circuit 15S-LG9(A) (GN/BK), wiring harness side.
- Manual transmission, vehicles with high equipment level: Reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, between pin 5, circuit 15S-LG46 (GN/OG)/15S-LG9 (GN/BK), BJB side and CJB, connector C96, pin 25, circuit 15S-LG46 (GN/OG), wiring harness side.
- Automatic Transmission: Reversing lamp relay, socket C1003, between pin 5, circuit 15S-LG46 (GN/OG)/15S-LG9 (GN/BK), BJB side and CJB, connector C96, pin 25, circuit 15S-LG46 (GN/OG), wiring harness side.
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| 4 Manual transmission, vehicles with low equipment level, vehicles built from 01/2005: - Measure the resistance between the reversing lamp switch, connector C864, between pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK) and the CJB, connector C96, pin 25, circuit 15S-LG9(A) (GN/BK), wiring harness side.
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| 5 Vehicles with M66 transmission: Measure the resistance between the reversing lamp switch, connector C866, between pin 1, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK) and the CJB, connector C96, pin 25, circuit 15S-LG9 (GN/BK), wiring harness side. |
| Is a resistance of less than 2 Ohms registered? Yes No - Manual transmission, vehicles with low equipment level or vehicles with M66 transmission: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the reversing lamp switch and the CJB using the Wiring Diagrams. CHECK the operation of the system. - Manual transmission, vehicles with high equipment level: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the reversing lamp relay and the CJB using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. - Automatic Transmission: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the reversing lamp relay and the CJB using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A18: CHECK THE CIRCUIT IN THE CJB FOR OPEN CIRCUIT |
| 1 Disconnect CJB from connector C100. |
| 2 Connect CJB to connector C96. |
| 3 Connect Vehicles with automatic transmission Reversing lamp relay to socket C1003. |
| 4 Connect Vehicles without automatic transmission: Reversing lamp switch. - MTX/MMT6 transmission: to connector C864
- IB5/M66 transmission: to connector C866
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| 5 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 6 Engage reverse gear. |
| 7 Measure voltage between CJB, connector C100, pin 1, CJB side and ground. |
| Is battery voltage measured? Yes - 4-door: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the CJB, connector C100 and soldered connection S172 using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. - Cabriolet: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the CJB, connector C100 and soldered connection S2011 using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. No RENEW the CJB. CHECK the operation of the system. |
A19: CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE REVERSING LAMPS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT (ESTATE) |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect Rear lamp assembly. - LHD: Without trailer hitch: right from connector C477
- LHD: With trailer hitch: right from connector C2037
- RHD: Without trailer hitch: left from connector C476
- RHD: With trailer hitch: left from connector C2035
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| 3 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 4 Measure the voltage between the rear lamp assembly: - LHD: Without trailer hitch: right, connector C477, pin 2, circuit 15S-LG16A (GN/OG), wiring harness side and ground.
- LHD: With trailer hitch: right, connector C2037, pin 2, circuit 15S-LG16A (GN), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: Without trailer hitch: left, connector C476, pin 2, circuit 15S-LG9B (GN/BK), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: With trailer hitch: left, connector C2035, pin 2, circuit 15S-LG16A (GN), wiring harness side and ground.
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| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the rear lamp assembly and the CJB using the Wiring Diagrams. CHECK the operation of the system. |
A20: CHECK THE GROUND CONNECTION TO THE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR OPEN CIRCUIT (ESTATE) |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Measure the resistance between the rear lamp assembly: - LHD: Without trailer hitch: right, connector C477, pin 3, circuit 31-LF24A (BK), wiring harness side and ground.
- LHD: With trailer hitch: right, connector C2037, pin 3, circuit 31-LF24A (GN), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: Without trailer hitch: left, connector C476, pin 3, circuit 31-LF23 (BK), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: With trailer hitch: left, connector C2035, pin 3, circuit 31-LF23 (GN), wiring harness side and ground.
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| Is a resistance of less than 2 Ohms registered? Yes CHECK and if necessary RENEW the rear lamp assembly. TEST the system for normal operation. No - LHD: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the right-hand rear lamp assembly and soldered connection S199 using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. - RHD: LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the left-hand rear lamp assembly and ground connection G77 using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |
A21: CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE REVERSING LAMP FOR OPEN CIRCUIT (3/5-DOOR VERSIONS). |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Disconnect Rear lamp assembly. - LHD: Without trailer hitch: right from connector C430
- LHD: With trailer hitch: right from connector C2024
- RHD: Without trailer hitch: left from connector C434
- RHD: With trailer hitch: left from connector C2025
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| 3 Ignition switch in position II. |
| 4 Measure the voltage between the rear lamp assembly: - LHD: Without trailer hitch: right, connector C430, pin 1, circuit 15S-LG16(A) (GN/OG), wiring harness side and ground.
- LHD: With trailer hitch: right, connector C2024, pin 1, circuit (WH/BK), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: Without trailer hitch: left, connector C434, pin 1, circuit 15S-LD6(A) (GN/YE), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: With trailer hitch: left, connector C2025, pin 1, circuit (VT/YE), wiring harness side and ground.
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| Is battery voltage measured? Yes No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the rear lamp assembly and the CJB using the Wiring Diagrams. CHECK the operation of the system. |
A22: CHECK THE GROUND CONNECTION TO THE REVERSING LAMP FOR OPEN CIRCUIT (3/5-DOOR VERSIONS). |
| 1 Ignition switch in position 0. |
| 2 Measure the resistance between the rear lamp assembly: - LHD: Without trailer hitch: right, connector C430, pin 2, circuit 31-LD6 (BK), wiring harness side and ground.
- LHD: With trailer hitch: right, connector C2024, pin 2, circuit (GN), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: Without trailer hitch: left, connector C434, pin 2, circuit 31-LG16 (BK), wiring harness side and ground.
- RHD: With trailer hitch: left, connector C2025, pin 2, circuit (GN), wiring harness side and ground.
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| Is a resistance of less than 2 Ohms registered? Yes CHECK and if necessary RENEW the rear lamp assembly. TEST the system for normal operation. No LOCATE and RECTIFY the break in the circuit between the rear lamp assembly and soldered connection S199 using the Wiring Diagrams. TEST the system for normal operation. |