Signal Missing: Verification

HINT: Once a fault has been repaired, conduct a verification to check that the fault has been remedied. 

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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Fig 2: Checking Traffic Load On CAN Cables

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• Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
• Ignition on
  NOTE: For certain faults in the CAN-net where control modules have stopped communicating, it may help to disconnect/reconnect the battery  to "restart" the control module/CAN-net.
  • Erase diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in all control modules.
  • Ignition off.
  • Ignition on.
  • Start the vehicle. Allow the vehicle to run for 10 minutes.
  • Read out the diagnostic trouble codes in the vehicle via the DIAGNOSTICS tab.

Does the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for faulty communication return? 

• YES 

  Refer to INFORMATION 

• NO 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.