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Diagnosis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory

Preparation for Test (DTC readout):
1. Fuses OK.
2. Ignition: ON
3. Connect Hand-Held Tester (HHT) according to connection diagram shown in section 0.
4. Voltage supply to control modules and CAN data lines ok, see 23,
5. All CAN data lines must be connected.


The diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) can only be read out and erased using the Hand-Held Tester (HHT).
DTCs for the system being checked may be located in other control modules, therefore it is important to check the DTC memory on all control modules that are relevant to the system being checked.
While performing the DTC readout, it is possible that DTCs may appear that are not relevent to the system being checked, meaning that all stored DTCs in that particular control module are being displayed.

Non-relevant DTCs are described in each system as necessary.

Note regarding Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's):

Current diagnostic trouble codes are highlighted in black on the display.

Additional detailed fault information based on fault type is displayed with nearly all diagnostic codes (DTC's) such as:

> Resistance too great
< Resistance too low
- Short circuit to ground (GND)
+ Short circuit to positive (POS)
-//- Open circuit

Fault frequency
Faults are noted by frequency of occurrence, i.e.: 4 periodic faults,
4 occurances.

Conventional tools, test equipment

Description Brand, model, etc.
Multimeter 1) Fluke models 23, 83, 85, 87, 88
1) Available through the MBUSA Standard Equipment Program.

DTC

 
Possible cause Test step/Remedy 1)
  Electronic ignition lock control module (N73) Replace N73
  Roof control panel control module (N70) Replace N70
  Signal pick-up and activation module
(SAM) (N10/1)
Replace N10/1
  Low voltage 23 1.0 - 11.0
  Excessive voltage 23 1.0 - 11.0
  CAN: communication fault between electronic ignition lock control module (N73) and Roof control panel control module (N70) 23 54.0-62.0, 64.0, 67.0, 89.0-96.0
  CAN: communication fault between electronic ignition lock control module (N73) and Signal pick-up and activation module (SAM) (N10/1) 23 89.0-96.0
  HCS switch (S4/1), signal > 25 seconds 23 122.0
  Tailgate window wiper switch (S6/1s4), signal > 25 seconds 23 121.0
Rain sensor (B38), no communication 23 112.0-114.0
Rain sensor (B38) faulty Replace B38
Rain sensor (B38) not adapted to windshield (IR beam functional problems) Clean windshield,
Replace wiper blade insert,
B38,
Replace optical unit of B38, replace windshield.
Excessive windshield surface temperature Windshield temperature > 65° C (148° F),
replace B38
Sporatic faults if often, replace B38
Wiper system operation not synchronised Erase DTC memory,
Operate windshield wiper through 40 cycles.
  Activation of windshield washer relay (K40/2k3) +, - (tailgate) 23 116.0-118.0
  Activation of windshield washer relay (K40/2k3) - (windshield) 23 109.0
  Rain sensor (B38) no communication 23 113.0-115.0
  PSE control module (A37), combined functions Replace A37
  Roof control panel control module (N70) Replace N70
  Low voltage 23 1.0 - 11.0
  Excessive voltage 23 1.0 - 11.0
  Dome lamp switch on/off (N70s4), signal > 25 seconds, See 13
  Work lamp switch on/off (N70s5), signal > 25 seconds,

Model 208.4 only:
Left front work lamp switch on/off (N70s6), signal > 25 seconds,
Right front work lamp switch on/off (N70s7), signal > 25 seconds,
See 13
  Door switch on/off (N70s3), signal > 25 seconds, See 13
  Rear dome lamp switch on/off (N70s2), signal > 25 seconds, See 13
  Voltage supply for left and right vanity mirror, Wiring,
Replace N70
  Entrance/exit lamps (E17) 23 130.0
23 131.0
  Signal pick-up and activation module (SAM) (N10/1) Replace N10/1
  Low voltage 23 1.0 - 11.0
  Excessive voltage 23 1.0 - 11.0
  Heated rear window switch, signal > 25 seconds, + 23 133.0
  PSE control module (A37), combined functions Replace A37
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 22.