2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER lock

Symptom:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND - CTM
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND - CTM
When Monitored: Whenever the battery voltage is above 10.0 volts and the module is
connected.
Set Condition: If the CTM monitors a resistance below 7500.0 ohms for over 1 minute,
this code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE SHORTED
RKE INTERFACE WIRE SHORTED
SKREEM SHORTED
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF to ON.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Using the RKE transmitter, operate the Door Locks several times while observing the
DRBIIIt.
Wait 10 seconds.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Using the
RKE transmitter, operate the door locks several times and re-
check for any DTC's.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is the resistance below 8500.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Replace the Central Timer Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Disconnect the SKREEM connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is the resistance below 20000.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the RKE Interface circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Sentry Key RemotE Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND - SKREEM
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND - SKREEM
When Monitored: Whenever the battery voltage is above 10.0 volts and the module is
connected.
Set Condition: If the SKREEM monitors a resistance below 4000.0 ohms or over 9000.0
ohms for over 30 seconds, this code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE SHORTED
RKE INTERFACE WIRE SHORTED
RKE INTERFACE WIRE OPEN
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE FAILURE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF to ON.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Using the RKE transmitter, operate the Door Locks several times while observing the
DRBIIIt.
Wait 10 seconds.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORT TO
GROUND?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Using the
RKE transmitter, operate the door locks several times and re-
check for any DTC's.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sentry Key RemotE Entry Module connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is the resistance between 5500.0 (5.5K) and 6500.0 (6.5K) ohms?All
Ye s!Replace the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Disconnect the SKREEM connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is the resistance below 20000.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the RKE Interface circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
4 Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Disconnect the SKREEM connector.
Measure the resistance of the RKE Interface circuit between the SKREEM connector
and the CTM C1 connector..
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Replace the Central Timer Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Repair the RKE Interface circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE - CTM
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE - CTM
When Monitored: Whenever the battery voltage is above 10.0 volts and the module is
connected.
Set Condition: If the CTM monitors a voltage on the RKE Interface circuit for over 30
seconds, this code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE SHORT TO VOLTAGE
RKE INTERFACE WIRE SHORT TO VOLTAGE
SKREEM SHORTED
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Measure the voltage between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Replace the Central Timer Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Disconnect the SKREEM connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s!Repair the RKE Interface circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Sentry Key RemotE Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE - SKREEM
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE - SKREEM
When Monitored: Whenever the battery voltage is above 10.0 volts and the module is
connected.
Set Condition: If the SKREEM monitors a voltage on the RKE Interface circuit for over
30 seconds, this code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE SHORT TO VOLTAGE
RKE INTERFACE WIRE SHORT TO VOLTAGE
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE SHORTED
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF to ON.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
Using the RKE transmitter, operate the Door Locks several times while observing the
DRBIIIt.
Wait 10 seconds.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay RKE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Using the
RKE transmitter, operate the door locks several times and re-
check for any DTC's.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module connector.
Measure the voltage between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Replace the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Disconnect the Central Timer Module C1 connector.
Disconnect the SKREEM connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between ground and the RKE Interface circuit.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s!Repair the RKE Interface circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Central Timer Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
THE ACM HAS UNLOCKED THE DOORS
When Monitored and Set Condition:
THE ACM HAS UNLOCKED THE DOORS
When Monitored: Whenever the battery is above 10.0 volts and the module is connected.
Set Condition: Whenever the CTM senses battery voltage for over 50ms on the Enhanced
Accident Report Driver circuit, this code will set. If the ACM senses a near deployment
impact (not enough to fire the airbag) this code may set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWERTRAIN DTC
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF to ON.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Operate the Door Locks several times while observing the DRBIIIt.
Wait 10 seconds.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay THE ACM HAS UNLOCKED THE DOORS?All
Ye s!Refer to symptom P1681 ACM CIRCUIT FAULT in the POWER-
TRAIN SERVICE INFORMATION.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!The condition that set this code is not present at this time. By
erasing the DTC the door locks should work properly at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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