Field Remedy: 1325
| Subject: | Immobiliser control unit - Engine does not start |
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| Models: | Engines: | Option: |
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| Astra-G 98...2000,Zafira 99...2000 | All,All |
| Complaint: | |
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| Cause: | Static charge at ignition lock. |
| Production: | As of following VIN Antwerp, 04.09.2000, W0L0TGF4815012773 Eisenach, 05.09.2000, W0L0TGF4816002293 Bochum I, 04.09.2000, W0L0TGF3512019289 Ellesmere Port, 02.10.2000, W0L0TGF3518024760 Bochum I, 04.09.2000, W0L0TGF7512027351 modifications have been introduced in production. |
Remedy:
Install additional ground cable.
Working Procedure:
Please note the "General Warnings and Safety Regulations" of unit "N" when carrying out this field remedy.
1. Disconnect battery. 2. Remove panelling - signal switch,
- see working procedure "Panelling - Signal Switch, Remove and Install", Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.
3. Remove signal- and wiper switch. 4. Disconnect wiring harness plug airbag-unit driver's side. 5. Remove cover - instrument assembly,
- see working procedure "Cover - Instrument Assembly, Remove and Install" Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.
6. Remove lock cylinder,
- see working procedure "Lock Cylinder for Steering / Ignition Lock, Remove and Install", Unit "N", Service Instruction Astra-G.
7. Remove nut from ground stud (Pic. I, 1).
8. Remove immobiliser control unit,
- see working procedure "Immobiliser Control Unit, Remove and Install", Unit "J", Service Instruction Astra-G.
9. Remove and open cable duct. 10. Lay ground cable (Pic. II, 2) through cable duct.
11. Lay ground cable to ground stud and install nut to ground stud (Pic. III).
12. Close and install cable duct. 13. Connect wiring harness plug airbag-unit driver's side. 14. Install immobiliser control unit (Pic. IV, 3) with ground cable (Pic. IV, 4),
- see working procedure "Immobiliser Control Unit, Remove and Install", Unit "J", Service Instruction Astra-G.
Note that the shining copper-side of ground-cable has electrical connection with the ignition lock. After assembly the resistance between ignition lock and one ground-point (0 Ohm) should be checked.
15. Install lock cylinder,
- see working procedure "Lock Cylinder for Steering / Ignition Lock, Remove and Install", Unit "N", Service Instruction Astra-G.
16. Install cover - instrument assembly,
- see working procedure "Cover - Instrument Assembly, Remove and Install" Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.
17. Install signal- and wiper switch. 18. Install panelling - signal switch,
- See working procedure "Panelling - Signal Switch, Remove and Install", Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.
19. Connect battery. 20. Reprogram volatile memories.
Parts: Part-No.: Catalogue-No.:
Ground cable 9201820 90 12 031
Labour Times: TC: Hours:
T 8 132 50 Install ground 92 0.7 hrs. cable (Astra-G)
T 8 132 51 Install ground 92 1.1 hrs. cable (Zafira)
The regular warranty procedure should be used for claiming Set-up-time.
| FunctionalGroup: | N - Electrical Equipment |
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| Complaint Group: | 04 - Electrical failures |
| Trouble Code: | Non |