Visible damage to an output stage may explain a failed function, but the connected circuit still matters. An external short, unsuitable load or wiring fault can remain after internal electronics are repaired. The original cause must be assessed rather than assumed to be inside the controller alone.
Coordinate bench and vehicle checks
Identify the affected function and provide the garage’s measurements, load identification and repair history. Ask the specialist which vehicle-side checks are required before reconnection. Do not use the repaired unit as a substitute for checking an unresolved circuit.
If a replacement actuator was fitted, include its part number and whether the symptom changed. Avoid larger fuses or improvised load substitutions. The final report should distinguish internal work from the installation checks completed on the vehicle. Keep the old parts and first scan available until the issue is understood, because they may help establish whether the failure was isolated or a consequence of another defect.
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