Keyless Entry - Central Locking LED Lamp Stays ON
96 07 01May, 25 2007
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Affected Vehicles
Condition
Driver Door, Central Locking -Safe- Indicator Lamp -K133- Remains Illuminated
After unlocking the vehicle with the remote control, the LED remains illuminated. Illumination may also occur while operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
Central Locking Indicator Lamp -K133- illumination has no effect on functions of central locking or the alarm system. The concern is with the LED control circuit only.
Technical Background
If door is unlocked by remote control at the same time as the LED flashes, the LED may illuminate and stay on.
Concern is due to a software fault in the door control module.
Production Solution
Updated door control module software from February 2007.
Service
Tip:
LED goes out and LED returns to normal operation when vehicle is locked with the remote key.
^ Install driver door control module Part No. 1K0959701N with updated software level 0986 to correct the concern.
See Repair Manual Group 57 in ElsaWeb.
Warranty
*Code per warranty vendor code policy.
**Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin in informational only.
Required Parts and Tools
See Repair Manual for Special tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.