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Diagnosis - Function Test

Preliminary work: Check operation of central locking,
see PSE/CL 11 1.0 - 9.0 (3.1)
Check batteries in infrared transmitter key,
see SMS, Repair Instructions, Job No. 80-420

Preparation for Test:
1. Battery voltage 11 - 14 V,
2. Fuse F4-2 and F4-15 ok,
3. Central locking system in proper operating condition,
4. Batteries in key holder (infrared transmitter) ok,
5. Infrared transmitter synchronized (see note below),
6. Key removed from steering lock,
7. Side windows lowered approx. 100 mm (4 in.),
8. Sliding/pop-up roof open,
(Windows must be synchronized for steps 7 and 8, see note below)
9. Doors and trunk lid closed,
10. Central locking system unlocked.

Electrical wiring diagrams
See Electrical Troubleshooting Manual, Model 140.

Test step/Test scope Test condition Nominal value Possible cause/Remedy 1)
1.0 Locking of vehicle with infrared remote control via left front door IR receiver (A26/1). Lock vehicle using IR transmitter via the left front door. Vehicle is locked. All red indicator
lamps blink for a maximum of
approx. 3 seconds (vehicles up to 06/93).
Red indicator lamp of receiver in left front door blinks for a maxium of approx. 3 seconds (vehicles as of 07/93).
23 1.0 - 11.0
2.0 Unlocking of vehicle with infrared remote control via left front door IR receiver (A26/1). Unlock vehicle using IR transmitter via the left front door. Vehicle is unlocked. All green indicator
lamps blink for a maximum of
approx. 3 seconds (vehicles up to 06/93).
Green indicator lamp of receiver in left front door blinks for a maxium of approx. 3 seconds (vehicles as of 07/93).
23 1.0, 8.0 - 10.0, 12.0.
3.0 Locking of vehicle with infrared remote control via right front door IR receiver (A26/2). Lock vehicle using IR transmitter via the right front door. Vehicle is locked. All red indicator
lamps blink for a maximum of
approx. 3 seconds (vehicles up to 06/93).
Red indicator lamp of receiver in right front door blinks for a maxium of approx. 3 seconds (vehicles as of 07/93).
23 1.0 - 7.0, 13.0 - 16.0.
4.0 Unlocking of vehicle with infrared remote control via right front door receiver (A26/2). Unlock vehicle using IR transmitter via the right front door.
Vehicle is unlocked. All green indicator
lamps blink for a maximum of
approx. 3 seconds (vehicles up to 06/93).
Green indicator lamp of receiver in right front door blinks for a maxium of approx. 3 seconds (vehicles as of 07/93).
23 1.0, 13.0 - 15.0, 17.0.
5.0 Locking of vehicle with infrared remote control via trunk lid receiver (A26/3). Lock vehicle using IR transmitter via the trunk lid.
Vehicle is locked. All red indicator
lamps blink for a maximum of
approx. 3 seconds (vehicles up to 06/93).
Red indicator lamp of receiver in trunk lid blinks for a maxium of approx. 3 seconds (vehicles as of 07/93).
23 1.0 - 7.0, 18.0 - 21.0.
6.0 Unlocking of vehicle with infrared remote control via trunk lid receiver (A26/3). Unlock vehicle using IR transmitter via the trunk lid.

Vehicle is unlocked. All green indicator
lamps blink for a maximum of
approx. 3 seconds (vehicles up to 06/93).
Green indicator lamp of receiver in trunk lid blinks for a maxium of approx. 3 seconds (vehicles as of 07/93).
23 1.0, 18.0 - 20.0, 22.0.
7.0 Close side windows and sliding/pop-up roof with infrared remote control. Point IR transmitter towards one of the IR receivers and press transmit button for > 1 second. Side windows and sliding/pop-up
roof close.
23 1.0, 8.0 - 22.0
8.0 Open side windows and sliding/pop-up roof with infrared remote control. With the side windows and sliding/pop-up roof open, lock vehicle using infrared transmitter. Within 10 seconds, point IR transmitter towards one of the IR receivers and press transmit button for > 4 seconds. Side windows and sliding/pop-up
roof open.
23 1.0, 8.0 - 22.0
9.0 Indication of an improperly closed door or trunk lid (vehicles up to 11/93).
Open one of the doors or the trunk lid.
Lock vehicle using IR transmitter
Red indicator blinks for approx. 10 seconds. 23 1.0 - 5.0, 7.0 - 11.0, 13.0 - 16.0, 18.0 - 21.0.
10.0 Activate immobilization (vehicles as of 12/93). Lock vehicle using IR transmitter.
Try to start engine.
Starter motor does not turn.
Engine does not start.
23 23.0
Wiring,
Starter lock-out relay module (K38).
11.0 Deactivate immobilization (vehicles as of 12/93). Unlock vehicle using IR transmitter.
Try to start engine.
Starter motor turns.
Engine starts.
23 23.0
Wiring,
Circiut 15,
Circuit 50,
Starter lock-out relay module (K38),
Ignition starter switch (S2/1)2),
Glow/starter switch (S2/2) 3),
Starter (M1).
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 22.
2) Vehicles with gasoline engine
3) Vehicles with diesel engine