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Parktronic system (PTS) diagnosis, troubleshooting - AD54.65-P-5000A

MODEL 140, 168, 202, 208, 210 with CODE (220a) Parktronic system (PTS) 

IMPORTANT There must not be any obstacle in the recording range (less than 1.5 m) in front of, at the side of or behind the vehicle.    
IMPORTANT The speed display in instrument cluster must be in order.    
IMPORTANT No plug plugged into trailer socket.    
  Parktronic system (PTS) diagnosis, previous knowledge   AD54.65-P-2000A 
  Notes on HHT, previous knowledge on diagnosis, Parktronic system (PTS)   AD54.65-P-2000-02A 
  Connecting assignment, previous knowledge on diagnosis, Parktronic system (PTS)   AD54.65-P-2000-04A 
Troubleshooting       
Complaint  Possible cause  Note  Remedy/test step 
The red segments of the PTS front warning indicators (A44/1 and A44/4) come on at a speed of < approx. 15 km/h, reverse gear not engaged, no warning tone. Front sensors very dirty   Clean sensors
  Front sensor defective   Read out fault memory
  Cable open-circuit or connector not locked in position
Moisture in a sensor plug
Incorrect sensor fitted (different versions fitted: 2.0, 2.1, 3.0)
  AD54.65-P-6000-06A 
Front PTS warning indicator with distance display when forwards gear engaged. When reverse gear is engaged, the red segments of the PTS warning indicators (A44/1, A44/3 and A44/4) come on at a speed < approx. 15 km/h, no warning tone. Rear sensors very dirty   Clean sensors
  Rear sensor defective   Read out fault memory
  Cable open-circuit or connector not locked in position
Moisture in a sensor plug
Incorrect sensor fitted (different versions fitted:
2.0, 2.1, 3.0)
  AD54.65-P-6000-06A 
The red segments of the PTS warning indicators (A44/1, A44/3 and A44/4) come on at a speed of < approx. 15 km/h without a warning tone, a warning tone also sounds after a fault time of approx. 3 min., the fault depends on time and location. System fault due to
  • Pneumatic tools (building site)
  • Steam cleaner, water jet (car wash)
  • Heavy rain, hail
  • Induction loops (traffic signals)
  Switch off system or wait until the parasitic induction has finished Read out fault memory
Fault memory: Control module fault No sensor voltage
No sensor signal
Sensor defective
Control module defective
  AD54.65-P-6000-06A 
Parktronic system (PTS) completely inoperative when ignition is switched on Fuses, PTS control module (N62)   AD54.65-P-6000-01A 
Parktronic system (PTS) does not switch on at a speed of < approx. 15 km/h System switched off manually
System failure while driving
  Switch system on and off manually, check light emitting diode in switch
AD54.65-P-6000-01A 
Parktronic system (PTS) does not switch off at a speed of > approx. 15 km/h No speed signal   AD54.65-P-6000-07A 
Individual segments of warning indicators (A44/1), (A44/3) or (A44/4) do not come on Warning indicator defective   Replace warning indicator
One or more warning indicators (A44/1, A44/3 and A44/4) inoperative No voltage supply to relevant warning indicators   AD54.65-P-6000-03A 
AD54.65-P-6000-03B 
AD54.65-P-6000-03C 
After ignition is switched on (without prior test), the red segments in one or more warning indicators (A44/1, A44/3 and A44/4) come on immediately Data bus to the relevant warning indicators defective   AD54.65-P-6000-03A 
AD54.65-P-6000-03B 
AD54.65-P-6000-03C 
Rear warning indicators stay on or off permanently Reverse gear signal incorrect   AD54.65-P-6000-08A 
Warning indicators too bright when lights are switched on Signal from terminal 58 incorrect   AD54.65-P-6000-09A 
Rear visual and audible display when reversing with trailer Trailer recognition defective   AD54.65-P-6000-10A 
Front warning indicator without obstacle in front area Some obstacles to the side of the vehicle are also recorded, e.g. high curbs, walls, bushes, poles, signs etc.   Display correct, inform the driver
Malfunction in the wet Sensor plug not locked in position Gasket in sensor plug defective, gasket in front wiring harness plug defective   Lock plug in position Replace plug
Warning indicator with and without tone, indicator cannot be assigned, "zebra" display Loose contact in data transmission from control module to warning indicators   Check warning indicator and control module connectors