WIS Document: 4040
Model Context: 900 (1998)
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Control module +30 power supply absent, VSS
Fault symptom
Car fails to start.
The LED flashes with the ignition switch in the "ST" position.
Conditions
+30 power supply absent.
Diagnostic help
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Ignition switch in the "ON" position
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Press the left-hand button on the remote control five (5) times and the LED will go out
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The car can be started
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Ignition switch in the "OFF" position
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Restart
If the car starts, the control module has no +30 power supply.
Diagnostic procedure
1 Check the transport fuse
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Check that the MAXI 1 fuse is intact and live.
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Connect the test lamp to the fuse and a good grounding point.
If the output side of the fuse is live, the test lamp should light up.
Does the lamp light up?
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yes
Continue with point 2.
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no
Change the fuse or continue fault diagnosis as described in Service Manual 3:2 Electrical system, +30 power supply.
2 Check fuse 23
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Check that fuse 23 is intact and live.
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Connect the test lamp to the fuse and a good grounding point.
If the output side of the fuse is live, the test lamp should light up.
Does the lamp light up?
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yes
Continue with point 3.
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no
Change the fuse or check the wiring between the MAXI 1 fuse and fuse 23. If necessary, repair or replace the wiring.
3 Check the wiring connected to the VSS electronic control module
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Check the wiring harness for continuity between fuse 23 and pin 25 of the VSS electronic control module.
Is the wiring harness correct?
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yes
Continue with point 4.
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no
Repair or replace the wiring harness.
4 Final check
Start the car and check to see if the fault symptom remains.
Is the problem still present?
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yes
See "Before replacing a control module".
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no
The remedial measures taken were correct or the fault is of intermittent nature.
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