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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-250
STEP 3. Check the input signal by using "DATA LIST"
menu of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
Ignition switch: ACC
Windshield wiper switch: INT
Intermittent wiper control: slow side
Connect special tool MB991910 before connecting special
tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special tool MB991806
after turning on special tool MB991824.
(1) Operate the Diagnostic Tool MB991958 according to the
procedure below to display "F.WIPER INT."
a. Select "System select."
b. Select "SWS."
c. Select "SWS MONITOR."
d. Select "Function Diag."
e. Select "WIPER."
f. Select "F.WIPER INT."
(2) Check that normal conditions are displayed for the items
described in the table below.
NOTE: Also check that the wiper interval changes smoothly
when the vehicle is accelerated from 0 km/h (0 mph) to 60
km/h (37.5 mph).
Q: Does the value change within the normal range when
the variable intermittent wiper control switch is rotated?
YES : Replace the front-ECU. The windshield intermittent
wiper interval should change according to the vehicle
speed.
NO : Replace the ETACS-ECU. The windshield intermittent
wiper interval should change according to the vehicle
speed. ITEM NO. ITEM NAME NORMAL
CONDITION
ITEM 37 INT WIPER TIME 14.0
19.0 s
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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-309
FLASHER TIMER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION CONCERNING THE FLASHER TIMERM1549023600238
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80The following ECUs affect the functions and control
of the flasher timer.
FLASHER TIMER FUNCTION
.
TURN-SIGNAL LAMP
The turn-signal lamp output (flashing signal) is turned ON when
the ignition switch is ON and the turn-signal lamp switch is ON
(LH or RH). If the front turn-signal lamp or rear turn-signal lamp
bulb has burned out, the flashing speed increases to indicate
that the bulb has burned out.
NOTE: If LH or RH side turn signal lamp bulbs have burned
out, the flashing speed will remain the same.
.
TURN-SIGNAL INDICATORS
At the same time that the turn-signal lamps are illuminated, the
ETACS-ECU sends a signal to illuminate the turn-signal lamp
indicator via the CAN bus line. The combination meter receives
the transmitted signal and turns the turn-signal lamp indicator
on and off.
.
HAZARD WARNING LAMP
Detects the signal where the hazard warning lamp switch input
changes from OFF to ON, and reverse the flashing state
according to this signal. The hazard warning lamps toggle on
and off whenever the hazard warning lamp switch is operated.
NOTE: The hazard warning lamp switch is a push-return type
toggle switch. FUNCTION CONTROL ECU
Turn-signal lamp ETACS-ECU, column switch
Turn-signal indicators ETACS-ECU, column switch
Hazard warning lamp ETACS-ECU
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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-358
If any of the following conditions is met with the igni-
tion switch at "ON" or "ST", the ETACS-ECU illumi-
nates, flashes or extinguishes the seat belt indicator
by using the driver's seat belt switch signal and the
vehicle speed signal sent from the combination
meter.
Illuminates when the ignition switch is at "ON"
and the seat belt switch is turned on (the driver's
seat belt is unfastened).
Flashes and illuminates the indicator 12 cycles
(after 0.5 seconds) if any of the following condi-
tions is met when sixty seconds or more have
elapsed since the ignition switch is turned "ON".
One cycle consists of five-second "flashing" and
then three-second "illumination".a. The vehicle speed has reached 8 km/h (5
mph) while the seat belt switch is turned on
(driver's seat belt is not fastened) with the
ignition switch "ON.
b. The seat belt switch has been turned on
(driver's seat belt has not been fastened) for
at least ten seconds while the ignition switch
has been turned "ON" and the vehicle speed
has been 8 km/h (5 mph) or more.
NOTE: Once this timer operation has been acti-
vated, it will not be activated again until the
vehicle speed reduces to 3 km/h (2 mph) or
less even if any of the following conditions is
met.
The indicator stops illuminating if the ignition
switch or the seat belt switch is turned off (the
driver's seat belt is fastened) while the timer
operation is active.
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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-398
INSPECTION PROCEDURE K-7: Interior Light: The seat belt warning lamp do not illuminate or go out
normally
NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires the
use of diagnostic tool MB991958 and SWS monitor
kit MB991813. For details on how to use the SWS
monitor, refer to "How to connect SWS monitor
P.54B-13."
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The combination meter and the ETACS-ECU illumi-
nates and flashes the seat belt warning lamp by
using the signal from the seat belt switch, the ignition
switch (IG1) and the vehicle speed signal.
.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the seat belt warning lamp does not illuminate or
flash correctly, connector(s), wiring harness in the
CAN bus lines, the door switches, the ETACS-ECU,
or the combination meter may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Trouble in input signal system
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector
The combination meter may be defective
The ETACS-ECU may be defective
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
MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit
MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge
MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)
MB991822: Test Probe Harness
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INPUT SIGNAL PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-423
INSPECTION PROCEDURE M-6: Column switch: ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the
windshield mist wiper switch, the windshield intermittent wiper switch, the windshield low-speed
wiper switch, the windshield high-speed wiper switch or the windshield washer switch.
NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires the
use of diagnostic tool MB991958 and SWS monitor
kit MB991813. For details on how to use the SWS
monitor, refer to "How to connect SWS monitor
P.54B-13."
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The ETACS-ECU operates the windshield wiper and
washer according to signal from the windshield wiper
and washer switch.
.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the signal is not normal, the windshield wiper and
washer do not work normally.
.
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 ETACS-ECU may be defective
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
MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit
MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge
MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)
MB991822: Test Probe Harness
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INPUT SIGNAL PROCEDURES
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-425
STEP 2. Check the windshield wiper and washer switch.
Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch. Then check
continuity between the switch terminals.
Q: Are the windshield wiper and washer switch in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the windshield wiper and washer switch. If
the equipment described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION"
work normally, the input signal from the column switch
(windshield wiper and washer switch) should be
normal.
STEP 3. Replace the column switch.
(1) Replace the column switch.
(2) If the equipment described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work
normally, the input signal from the column switch
(windshield wiper and washer switch) should be normal.
Q: Does the column switch (windshield wiper and washer
switch) send a normal signal to the ECU?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : Replace the ETACS-ECU. If the equipment described
in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input
signal from the column switch (windshield wiper and
washer switch) should be normal. SWITCH
POSITIONTESTER
CONNECTIONSPECIFIED
CONDITION
OFF 21
23, 22 23, 23
30, 23
31, 23 32,
25
26, 25 29Open circuit
Windshield mist
wiper switch23
32 Less than 2 ohms
Windshield
intermittent wiper
switch23
31 Less than 2 ohms
Windshield
low-speed wiper
switch23
30 Less than 2 ohms
Windshield
high-speed wiper
switch21
23 Less than 2 ohms
Windshield washer
switch22
23 Less than 2 ohms
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CHECK AT ECU TERMINAL
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-483
COLUMN SWITCH
TERMINAL
NO.INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION CONDITION NORMAL VALUE
1 Battery power supply Always Battery positive voltage
2 Input of data request signal Always 0
12 V (pulse signal)
3 SWS communication line Always 0
12 V (pulse signal)
4Ground Always 0 V
5
6 Output of signal from variable
intermittent wiper control switch:
"FAST" to "SLOW"Igniting switch: "ACC,"
Variable intermittent wiper
control switch: "FAST" to
"SLOW"0 2.5 V
7
8 Output of backup signal from
windshield wiper switchWindshield low-speed wiper
switch or windshield high-speed
wiper switch: ON0 V
9 Power supply to ignition switch
(IG1)Ignition switch: "ON" Battery positive voltage
10 Output of backup signal from
headlamp switchIgnition switch: "ON,"
Headlamp switch: ON0 V
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CHECK AT ECU TERMINAL
SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)54B-484
FRONT-ECU
NOTE: Terminal voltages cannot be measured as the
front-ECU is installed directly on the relay box.
Therefore, this information is only for reference.
TERMINAL
NO.INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION CONDITION NORMAL VALUE
1 Output to fog lamp relay When the fog lamps are on Battery positive voltage
2 Output to headlamp (high-beam) When headlights (high-beam)
are onBattery positive voltage
3, 4 Battery power supply (for
headlamp)Always Battery positive voltage
5 Battery power supply (for
taillamp)Always Battery positive voltage
6 Output to headlamp (low-beam) When headlights (low-beam) are
onBattery positive voltage
7 Battery power supply (for ECU) Always Battery positive voltage
8 Output to taillamps When taillamps are on Battery positive voltage
9
11
21 Output to windshield washer When windshield washer is on Battery positive voltage
22 SWS communication line Always 0
12 V (pulse signal)
23 Input of automatic stop signal to
windshield wiperWhen windshield wiper is on Battery positive voltage
24 Power supply to ignition switch
(ACC)Ignition switch: "ACC" Battery positive voltage
25 Input of backup signal from
headlamp switchHeadlamp switch: ON0 V
26 Input of backup signal to
windshield wiperWindshield low-speed wiper
switch or windshield high-speed
wiper switch: ON0 V
27 Output to windshield wiper
(low-speed)When windshield wiper is on (at
low speed)Battery positive voltage
28 Output to windshield wiper
(high-speed)When windshield wiper is on (at
high speed)Battery positive voltage
30 Power supply to ignition switch
(IG2)Ignition switch: "ON" Battery positive voltage
31 Ground Always 0 V