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Body Electronics Module Basic Principles Opel Sintra I

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Body Electronics Module

Basics

The body electronics module contains the central locking and anti�theft alarm functions, parts of the exterior lighting and the cooling fan after�run switching mechanism.

The body electronics module is attached to the instrument panel support on the right�hand side.

  • Support
  • Wiring harness plug

14.7.1 Basics

The functions of the body electronics module are listed in the following table.

Acoustic signals for:Conditions and Signals
Ignition key in� Ignition key in
� Ignition OFF
� Driver's door open
150 signals per minute
Hand brake on� Ignition ON
� Hand brake on
� Vehicle moving
200 signals per minute
Safety�belt warning (when fitted)� Ignition ON
� Belt not fastened
50 signals per minute in the first 6 seconds
Lights on warning� Ignition OFF
� Parking light ON
� Driver's door open
200 signals per minute
Anti�theft alarm vibration sensor� when deactivating the
vibration sensor
200 signals per minute for a short while

14.7.1 Basics

Interior Illumination

ProcessEffect
Doors openPassenger compartment lighting ON
Doors closedPassenger compartment lighting OFF
Release doorsInterior illumination faded in
Battery drain protectionInterior lights that have been unintentionally left on are switched off after a few minutes.

Rear Fog Lamps

FunctionCondition
Rear fog lamps ON (when ignition is OFF, the function is re�set)Dipped beam ON

14.7.1 Basics

Turn Signal Lights Functions

FunctionCondition
Turn signal lights functionsTurn signal lights acknowledge the function by flashing once (vehicles with anti�theft alarm only)
� Locking
� Releasing
� Switching on anti�theft alarm

Cooling Fan After�run

FunctionCondition
Cooling fan after�runIf the coolant temperature switch is shut after the ignition has been switched off, the cooling fan will continue to run.
The function will continue for up to 7 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

14.7.1 Basics

New Central Locking and Anti�theft Alarm Functions

FunctionCondition
Delayed automatic locking of the tailgate� central locking or alarm activated
� tailgate opened with key
� shut tailgate
(tailgate locks after a time delay)
Delayed automatic locking of the sliding door� Sliding door open, all other doors locked
� Central locking or alarm activated
� Shut sliding door
(sliding door locks after a time delay)
Vibration sensor sensitivity1. stage
Alarm system goes into warning mode
Horn and turn signal lights activated for a short time.
2. stage
Alarm:
Horn and turn signal lights activated