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INPUT SIGNAL PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-413
STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between fog lamp
switch connector C-128 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU
connector C-218 (terminal 48).
Q: Is the wiring harness between fog lamp switch
connector C-128 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector
C-218 (terminal 48) in good condition?
YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. If the fog lamp switch
operates normally, a correct signal is sent from the
fog lamp switch.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. If the fog
lamp switch operates normally, a correct signal is sent
from the fog lamp switch.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE M-4: ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the front door
switches.
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DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Harness Set
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
STEP 1. Check the input signal (by using the pulse check
mode of the monitor).
Check the input signals from the front door switches.
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool
MB991958.
(1) Connect the diagnostic tool MB991958.Refer to "How to
connect SWS monitor P.54B-13."
(2) Operate diagnostic tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "Pulse check."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "Pulse Checking."
(3) Check that diagnostic tool MB991958 sounds.
Q: Does diagnostic tool MB991958 sound when each front
door is opened and closed?
When the front door (RH) is opened and closed,
diagnostic tool MB991958 does not sound. : Go to Step
2.
When the front door (LH) is opened and closed,
diagnostic tool MB991958 does not sound. : Go to Step
7.
When either front door is opened and closed, diagnostic
tool MB991958 sounds. : Replace the ETACS-ECU. If the
functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work
normally, the input signal from the front door switches
should be normal.
STEP 2. Check front door switch (RH) connector D-34 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is front door switch (RH) connector D-34 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT
OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the
front door switch (RH) should be normal.
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STEP 3. Check the front door switch (LH).
Remove the front door switch (RH). Refer to GROUP 42, Door,
Door Assembly P.42-37. Then check continuity between the
switch terminals and the body ground.
Q: Is the front door switch (LH) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the front door switch (RH). If the functions
described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally,
the input signal from the front door switch (RH) should
be normal.
STEP 4. Measure resistance at the lower metal part of the
front door switch (RH) in order to check the ground circuit
to the front door switch (RH).
NOTE: Check that the front door switch (RH) is grounded to the
vehicle body via its mounting screw.
Remove the cap, and measure the resistance value between
the lower metal part and ground.
The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Check the installation of the switch, and repair if
necessary. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT
OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the
front door switch (RH) should be normal.
STEP 5. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-219 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-219 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT
OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the
front door switch (LH) should be normal. SWITCH
POSITIONTESTER
CONNECTIONSPECIFIED
CONDITION
Released (ON) 1
body ground Less than 2 ohms
Pressed (OFF) 1
body ground Open circuit
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STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between front door
switch (RH) connector D-34 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU
connector C-219 (terminal 10).
NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-204 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector C-204 is damaged,
repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in
GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between front door switch (RH)
connector D-34 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector
C-219 (terminal 10) in good condition?
YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. If the functions described
in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input
signal from the front door switch (RH) should be
normal.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. If the
functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work
normally, the input signal from the front door switch
(RH) should be normal.
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STEP 7. Check front door switch (LH) connector D-22 for
loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals
pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is front door switch (LH) connector D-22 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 8.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT
OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the
front door switch (LH) should be normal.
STEP 8. Check the front door switch (RH).
Remove the front door switch (LH). Refer to GROUP 42, Door,
Door Assembly P.42-37. Then check continuity between the
switch terminals and the body ground.
Q: Is the front door switch (LH) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 9.
NO : Replace the front door switch (LH). If the functions
described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally,
the input signal from the front door switch (LH) should
be normal.
STEP 9. Measure resistance at the lower metal part of the
front door switch (LH) in order to check the ground circuit
to the front door switch (LH).
NOTE: Check that the front door switch (LH) is grounded to the
vehicle body via its mounting screw.
Remove the cap, and measure the resistance value between
the lower metal part and ground.
The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.
Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?
YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Check the installation of the switch, and repair if
necessary. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT
OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the
front door switch (LH) should be normal.
SWITCH
POSITIONTESTER
CONNECTIONSPECIFIED
CONDITION
Released (ON) 1
body ground Less than 2 ohms
Pressed (OFF) 1
body ground Open circuit
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STEP 10. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-218 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-218 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT
OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the
front door switch (LH) should be normal.
STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between front door
switch (LH) connector D-22 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU
connector C-218 (terminal 59).
Q: Is the wiring harness between front door switch (LH)
connector D-22 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector
C-218 (terminal 59) in good condition?
YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. If the functions described
in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input
signal from the front door switch (LH) should be
normal.
NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the
connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Repair the wiring harness as necessary. If the
functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work
normally, the input signal from the front door switch
(LH) should be normal.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE M-7: Column Switch: ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the
variable intermittent wiper control switch.
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The ETACS-ECU calculates the windshield intermit-
tent wiper interval according to the position of the
variable intermittent wiper control switch, which is
incorporated in column switch (windshield wiper and
washer switch).
.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the windshield intermittent wiper interval cannot be
adjusted, the column switch or the ETACS-ECU may
be defective.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
The column switch may be defective (windshield
wiper and washer switch)
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
The ETACS-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Harness Set
STEP 1. Check column switch connector C-309 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is column switch connector C-309 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. If the wiper interval can be adjusted
normally, the variable intermittent wiper control switch
should send a signal to the ECU.
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STEP 2. Check the variable intermittent wiper control
switch.
(1) Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch, and
check at the switch side.
(2) Measure the resistance value between terminals 27 and 28.
The measured resistance should change smoothly from
approximately 0 ohm ("FAST" position) to 1 k
("SLOW"
position).
Q: Is the variable intermittent wiper control switch in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the column switch (windshield wiper and
washer switch). If the wiper interval can be adjusted
normally, that the variable intermittent wiper control
switch should send a signal to the ECU.
STEP 3. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-218 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-218 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer
to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. If the wiper interval can be adjusted
normally, that the variable intermittent wiper control
switch should send a signal to the ECU.