Central Locking, Anti-Theft Alarm, Interior Light Delay, Electrical Troubleshooting
Test requirements
- Battery OK
- Fuses -S8- and -S10- OK
- Circuit breaker A2 (on auxiliary relay panel 1) OK
- Use digital multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) for all electrical tests
- Always refer to appropriate wiring diagram when troubleshooting
Central locking system and/or alarm system and/or interior light delay, do not work
If all specified values are obtained during troubleshooting:
-- Replace central locking/alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94-.
-- Obtain radio security code.
-- Remove rear seat bench.
-- Disconnect and remove battery.
-- Remove central locking/alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94- from insulation.
-- Install and reconnect battery.
-- Remove 6-point connector (voltage supply, B+) from central locking/alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94-.
In order to prevent possible malfunctions, always connect the 6-point connector (voltage supply, B+) to central locking/alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94- last.
-- Code radio after tests are complete.
-- Perform following tests on removed 6-point connector.
Electrical test tables
| Test step | Items tested |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 1 | Voltage supply (B+) and Ground (GND) |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary | |
| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to terminal 2 of connector and black test lead to terminal 3 |
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| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to terminal 1 of connector and black test lead to terminal 3 |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary | ||
| 2 | Alarm horn | -- Using jumper wire, bridge terminals 2 and 4 of connector |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace alarm horn |
| 3 | Signal lights, right | -- Using jumper wire, bridge terminals 2 and 5 of connector |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace bulbs |
| 4 | Signal lights, left | -- Using jumper wire, bridge terminals 2 and 6 of connector |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace bulbs |
| -- Reconnect 6-point connector to central locking/alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94-.-- Connect adapter harness : VAG1598/11 to 12-point and 16-point control module connectors VAG 1598/11 ADAPTER HARNESS, CONNECTING TO CONTROL MODULE .-- Connect adapter harness to VAG 1598 test box. | ||||
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
| 5 | Door lock switch, driver's door (near inside door handle) |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace door lock switch | |
| -- Press door lock switch down (lock position) |
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| -- Press door lock switch up (open position) |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 6 | Lock cylinder switch, driver's door |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace lock cylinder switch | |
| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 43 and black test lead to Ground (GND)-- Close driver's door and insert key into lock cylinder |
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| -- Turn key to unlock position and hold against stop |
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| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 44 and black test lead to GND-- Close driver's door and insert key into lock cylinder |
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| -- Turn key to lock position and hold against stop |
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| Test step | Items tested |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 7 | Lock cylinder switch, passenger's door |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace lock cylinder switch | |
| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 43 and black test lead to Ground (GND)-- Close passenger's door and insert key into lock cylinder |
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| -- Turn key to unlock position and hold against stop |
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| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 44 and black test lead to GND-- Close passenger's door and insert key into lock cylinder |
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| -- Turn key to lock position and hold against stop |
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| Test step | Items tested |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 8 | Alarm switch, trunk lock |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace trunk lock cylinder | |
| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 11 and black test lead to GND |
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| -- Insert key into trunk lock cylinder | ||||
| -- Turn key to unlock position and hold against stop |
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| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 6 and black test lead to GND-- Insert key into trunk lock cylinder |
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| -- Turn key to lock position and hold against stop |
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| 9 | Ignition/starter switch |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace ignition/starter switch | |
| -- Push ignition/starter switch in by hand (do not switch ON) |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 10 | Interior lights |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace bulbs |
| -- Open and close each door individually (wait for interior lights to go off after opening and closing each door) |
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| 11 | Door contact switches |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace door contact switch | |
| -- Connect multimeter red test lead to test box socket 50 and black test lead to GND-- Close all doors |
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| -- Open each door, one at a time |
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| Test step | Items tested |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 12 | Alarm switch, trunk |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace trunk switch | |
| -- Close trunk |
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| -- Open trunk |
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| 13 | Alarm switch, hood |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace hood switch | |
| -- Close hood |
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| -- Open hood |
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| 14 | Radio connection (if applicable) |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary |
| 15 | Automatic Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Ground (GND) wire |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary, or-- Replace TCM |
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Specified value | Repairing malfunction |
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| 16 | Central locking/alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94- Ground (GND) |
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-- Check wiring for open circuit according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary |
| Note: Vehicles are equipped with automatic window closing feature. Also see power window troubleshooting information. | ||||