Workshop Hints
SHD Self Diagnosis
The  SHD  monitors  operation  and  stores  fault  codes  if  a  defect  is  determined.  The  SHD
monitors the following conditions:
• SHD motor relays:The relays are checked for sticking contacts (plausibility) and non
functional contacts.
• Hall  effect  position  sensors:The  SHD  must  detect  a  pulse  frequency  from  the  hall
effect sensor(s) during operation.
• Sunroof Switch: The SHD monitors the signal plausibility of the coded signaling from
the sunroof switch.
Sunroof Fault Response Characteristics
If a fault occurs with any of these functions, the SHD responds as follows:
•  Overrides the end run detection.
•  Switches the motor off if the relay contacts stick for more than 500 ms.
•  Switches the motor off if pulses are not received.
Emergency Operation of the Sunroof
If the sunroof motor does not respond to the switch signals, the hex key in the trunk lid tool
kit is used to manually turn the motor shaft drive.
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System Components
Door Contacts: As mentioned in the Central Locking Section, the existing door contacts
opened/closed  are  also  an  input  for  the  interior  lighting  function.  The  E53  uses  the  Hall
effect  sensors  for  the  purpose  of  monitoring  door  open/closed  status  (located  directly
behind the rotary latch plate encased in the actuator). The sensor is activated by the rotary
latch plate's position.
•  Door  closed,  the  rotary  latch  plate  is  in  the  latched  position.  Current  flow  through  the
hall sensor is < 5 mA.
•  Door  open,  the  rotary  latch  plate  is  in  the  open  position.  Current  flow  through  the  hall
sensor is > 12 mA.
A change in current flow informs the General module when a door is opened or closed.
Front Seat Interior/Map Light Unit:The overhead front seat interior light unit contains a
single main interior light. The light is controlled by the GM automatically or by momentarily
pressing interior light switch located on the light assembly.
The  switch  provides  a  momentary  ground  signal  that  the  GM  recognizes  as  a  request  to
either turn the light on (if off) or turn the light off (if on). 
If the switch is held for more than 3 seconds, the
GM interprets the continuous ground signal as a
request to turn the interior light circuit off for the
Workshop Mode
. 
The  workshop  mode  is  stored  in  memory  and
will not come back on even if the GM is removed
from  it's  power  supply  and  reconnected.  The
switch  must  be  pressed  to  turn  the  lights  back
on.
There are two reading/map lights also located in the assembly. Each map light is mechan-
ically controlled by depressing the corresponding  on/off switch. The power supply for the
map lights is supplied by the GM through the Consumer Cut Off circuit.
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