Checking the Collision Cable: Verification

HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Fig 2: Connecting Connector

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Ignition off
Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
Ignition on
Connect the battery negative terminal.
CAUTION: There must not be anyone inside the passenger compartment when the battery is connected.
Switch on the carphone.
Click the VCT2000 symbol to test the collision cable and verify that the fault has been remedied.

If the voltage level is:
1. between 0-0.1 V, there is a short-circuit to ground in the collision cable
2. between 0.2-0.6 V, the collision cable is OK
3. between 0.65-4.4 V, there is an open-circuit in the collision cable
4. above 4.8 V, there is a short-circuit to +12 V in the collision cable.
Fig 3: Identifying VCT2000
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Has the fault been remedied?