General Safety

General Information

Control modules







Connecting and Disconnecting control modules
Always switch off the ignition before connecting and disconnecting control modules, connectors and the breakout box.

The ignition must be switched off when taking readings with an ohmmeter.

Temperature







The control modules must not be heated to above 80 degree C. Remove control modules when stoving for example.

Arc welding
- Always disconnect the battery negative lead to prevent a short-circuit.
- Position the welding ground as close to the welding site as possible, otherwise different ground potentials may be generated in different components.
- When welding close to an electronic module, the unit must be removed to avoid heat damage.

Replacement
- Do not replace a control module without checking its wiring and components. Otherwise the new component may be damaged in the same way as the old one.

Radio
- NOTE: Remember that if the car has no voltage, the anti-theft radio code must be activated. Check that the customer has provided the radio code.

Alarm







If the car battery needs replacing, disconnect the siren function first:

NOTE: Earlier sirens with a rechargeable battery could be shut off with a special key. This does not apply to cars with the new GA II alarm system.

To disconnect the siren function in the new alarms the following applies:
- Deactivate alarm.
- Switch the ignition on and off
- Disconnect the battery lead within 15 seconds of switching off the ignition

The alarm siren is reconnected when the battery lead is connected to the battery.