Messages
| Messages |
Below is a summary of the messages which are sent out by all the car's systems that are connected to a bus. It also shows which systems use the transmitted information. The purpose of the summary is to help you gain an understanding of the car's functional relationships, which is a fundamental prerequisite for rapid fault diagnosis.
DICE
| DICE transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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A/C
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ON/OFF
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Trionic
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A/C (bus from ACC), coolant temperature (bus from Trionic), A/C pressure and evaporator temperature
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A/C pressure
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0 - 30 bar
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Trionic
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A/C pressure sensor
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Current consumption
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0 - 255 A
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Trionic
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Control module activation of relay outputs for radiator fans and electrically heated rear window
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Position lights
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ON/OFF
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SID
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Rear light RH or Rear light LH (bus value from TWICE)
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Electrically heated rear window
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ON/OFF
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ACC
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Control module activation of relay output for electrically heated rear window
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Rear fog light faulty
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YES/NO
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SID
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Control module current measurement of output to lamp
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Fast idling speed
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ON/OFF
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Trionic
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Radiator fan high speed activated once this trip
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LH direction indicators repeater
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ON/OFF
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MIU, SID
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Control module activation of output to lamps
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RH direction indicators repeater
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ON/OFF
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MIU, SID
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Control module activation of output to lamps
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Rear fog light
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Control module activation of output to fog light
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Reverse gear
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ON/OFF
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PMM, Trionic, SPA
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Reversing lights switch
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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Control module programming and seat-belt buckle switches, driver's door or passenger door open (bus from TWICE)
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Ignition +B
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ON/OFF
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Twice, Audio system
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Ignition switch
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Ignition +15
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ON/OFF
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TWICE
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Ignition switch
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Ignition +54
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ON/OFF
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TWICE
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Ignition switch
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Ignition +50
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ON/OFF
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TWICE, ACC
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+15 present but not +54
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VIN
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Chassis number
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Audio
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Control module programming
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact
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TWICE
| TWICE transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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LH rear light faulty
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YES/NO
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SID
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Control module current measurement of output to lamps
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RH rear light faulty
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YES/NO
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SID
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Control module current measurement of output to lamps
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LH rear light
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ON/OFF
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DICE
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Control module input supplied with current from lights switch
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RH rear light
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ON/OFF
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DICE
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Control module input supplied with current from lights switch
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LH brake light faulty
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YES/NO
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SID
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Control module current measurement of output to lamp
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RH brake light faulty
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YES/NO
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SID
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Control module current measurement of output to lamp
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High-level brake light faulty
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YES/NO
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SID
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Control module current measurement of output to lamp
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Brake lights
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ON/OFF
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TCM, SID
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Brake lights switch
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Passenger seat occupied
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YES/NO
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ACC
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Seat sensor
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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In connection with text message
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Driver's door
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OPEN/CLOSED
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MIU, DMM, PSM, DICE
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Door switch
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Passenger's door
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OPEN/CLOSED
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MIU, DMM, PSM, DICE
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Door switch
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LH rear door
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OPEN/CLOSED
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MIU, DICE
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Door switch
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RH rear door
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OPEN/CLOSED
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MIU, DICE
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Door switch
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Boot lid
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OPEN/CLOSED
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MIU
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Door switch
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Test brake lights
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ON/OFF
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SID
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Control module programming and brake lights switch
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Horn
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0: 6: 42 ms
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SID
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Anti-theft alarm function and central locking system function
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Hazard flashers
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ON/OFF
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DICE
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Anti-theft alarm function and central locking system function
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Text message
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Text information
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SID
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Anti-theft alarm function and central locking system function
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Steering wheel location
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LHD/RHD
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ACC, PMM, MIU
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Control module programming
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Body type
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4D/5D
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SPA
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Control module programming
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Key correct
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ON/OFF
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Audio
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Immobilization function
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Immobilization
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ON/OFF
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Trionic
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Immobilization function
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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ACC
| ACC transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Text message
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Text information
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SID
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Increased user programming, demonstration of afterheating function (certain engine variants)
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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In connection with text message
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A/C
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ON/OFF
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DICE
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AUTO selected and outside temperature (bus from SID)
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Electrically heated rear window
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ON/OFF
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DICE
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Button on dashboard
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact
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Audio system, main unit
| Audio transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Time RDS
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Hours, Minutes, Seconds
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SID
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RDS reception
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Date RDS
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0 - 31
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SID
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RDS reception
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Month RDS
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January...December
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SID
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RDS reception
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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Button pressing on panel
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Text message
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Text information
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SID
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Display of audio information
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CD changer control
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Information for controlling CD changer
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CD changer
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Buttons on panel
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact
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CDC
| CDC transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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CD changer information
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Current settings
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Audio
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Information on a CD and its location
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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PMM
| PMM transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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MIU
| MIU transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Vehicle speed
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km/h, mph
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Trionic, DICE, SID, ACC, Audio, TWICE, SPA
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Rear left wheel speed (lead from ABS)
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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Control module activation of central warning lamp or info display lamp
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Fuel level
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litres
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SID, Trionic
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Tank sensor, control module adjustment
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Odometer reading
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km, miles
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SID
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Display value
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Identification number
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--
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TWICE
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Value created in MIU when immobilization code is programmed in TWICE
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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SID
| SID transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Info Disp Lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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In connection with text message
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Unit of measurement
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Metric, Imperial (°F), Imperial (°C), US
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ACC
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The unit selected with the buttons
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Language
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English, German, French, Spanish, Swedish, Italian
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ACC, SPA
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The language selected with the buttons
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Steering wheel controls
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Seek >>, Seek <<, Vol +, Vol -, NXT, SRC
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Audio
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Button control module input
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Rheostat value
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0 - 100 %
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Audio, ACC, DICE, MIU
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Rheostat control module input
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Rheostat Night Panel
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0 - 100 %
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Audio, ACC, DICE, MIU
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Rheostat control module input reduced internally by a fixed value
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Night Panel
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ON/OFF
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Audio, ACC, DICE, MIU
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Button
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Clear
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ON/OFF
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SPA
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Button
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Display lighting
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0 - 100 %
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Audio, ACC, DICE, MIU
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Rheostat control module input or light sensor, highest value
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Light intensity in cabin
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Lux
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MIU
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Light sensor
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Time engine switched off
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Minutes
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ACC
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+ 15
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Outdoor temperature
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°C
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ACC, TWICE, DICE
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Outside temperature sensor, control module adjustment
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact
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PSM
| PSM transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Memory store button
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ON/OFF
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PMM
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Button pressing
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Memory button 1-3
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1, 2, 3
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PMM
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Button pressing
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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When seat setting stored
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact
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Trionic
| Trionic transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Kick-Down
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ON/OFF
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TCM, TC/ABS
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Pedal position sensor 1
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Check engine lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Internal diagnosis
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Shift Up lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Front right wheel speed (lead from ABS)
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CRUISE lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Cruise Control function
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Fuel consumed since start
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0-65535 ml
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MIU, SID
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Fuel injection function
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Engine has started
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ON/OFF
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ACC, DICE, TC/ABS
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Crankshaft position sensor
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Engine rpm
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0-7000 rpm
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MIU, TCM, ACC
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Crankshaft position sensor
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Engine torque
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-100 - 400 Nm
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TCM, TC/ABS
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Mass air flow sensor
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Coolant temperature
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-40 - 215 °C
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MIU, DICE, ACC
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Coolant temperature sensor
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Accelerator position
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0 - 100 %
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TCM, TC/ABS
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Requested air mass per combustion
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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TCM
| TCM transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Selector lever position
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P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1
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MIU, Trionic, TC/ABS
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Selector lever position sensor
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CHECK GEARBOX lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Internal diagnosis
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SPORT
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ON/OFF
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MIU, Trionic
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Button and oil temperature sensor, not Limp-Home or WINTER
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WINTER lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Button and oil temperature sensors, not Limp-Home
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Maximum permitted engine torque
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Nm
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Trionic
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Gear-changing function
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Vehicle speed, output speed
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0-300 km/h
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Trionic
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Engine speed signal converted to vehicle speed.
The engine speed signal is transmitted by a sensor in the gearbox. The output speed is the same as the vehicle speed. |
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Text message
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Text information
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SID
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Oil temperature sensor
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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SPA
| SPA transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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Text message
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Text information
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SID
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Parking assistance OFF, failure
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Sound
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Acoustical information
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SID
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In connection with text message
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Diagnostics communication
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Response to query from diagnostic tool
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DICE/diagnostic tool
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Control module should be live and the bus leads intact.
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TC/ABS
| TC/ABS transmits | Values | Used by | The value depends on the following sensor input, signal or function |
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FR wheel speed
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0-300 km/h
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Trionic
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FR wheel speed sensor
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FL wheel speed
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0-300 km/h
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Not used
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FL wheel speed sensor
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RL wheel speed
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0-300 km/h
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Trionic, MIU, DICE, Audio, TWICE
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RL wheel speed sensor
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RR wheel speed
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0-300 km/h
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MIU
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RR wheel speed sensor
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ABS lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Internal diagnosis
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TCS OFF lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Switch, internal diagnosis
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TCS lamp
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ON/OFF
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MIU
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Traction Control active
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Engine torque request
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-100 - 400 Nm
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Trionic
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Traction Control modulation
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