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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-47
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TCL INDICATOR LIGHT CHECKM1136000900058
1. Check that the "TCL OFF" indicator light and the TCL work
indicator light illuminate for three seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position.
2. Check that the "TCL OFF" indicator light illuminates and
goes off in cycles each time the TCL switch is pushed after
starting the engine.
3. Check that the "TCL OFF" indicator light and the TCL work
indicator light do not illuminate, when driving at 30km/h
(37.5 mph) for more than 2 seconds.
4. If defective, repair it. (Refer to P.13C-23, TCL diagnosis
Symptom Procedures
Inspection Procedure 1, 2, 3 and 4).
TCL OPERATION CHECKM1136001100055
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I.
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-48
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 diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data link
connector. (Refer to P.13C-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
The engine speed increases after the actuator test
because the actuator test continues for only three sec-
onds. Therefore, release the accelerator pedal immedi-
ately.
3. Use diagnostic tool MB991958 to check the actuator test.
(Refer to P.13C-3).
Item 09: Engine TCL Drive.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed at the same
time that the button for actuator test item 09 displayed
on diagnostic tool MB991958 is pressed, the system
prevents the engine speed from rising for three sec-
onds.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
5. Disconnect diagnostic tool MB991958.
6. If defective, repair it. (Refer to P.13C-34, TCL diagnosis
Symptom Procedures
Inspection Procedure 6).
TCL SWITCH CHECKM1136001700024
1. Remove the TCL switch. (Refer to P.13C-49).
2. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and terminal 2
when the TCL switch is pressed or released. If the values
measured at the time correspond to those in the table below,
the resistance values are correct.
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CHECKM1136001300026
Refer to GROUP 35B, On-vehicle Service P.35B-88.
SWITCH
POSITIONTESTER
CONNECTIONSPECIFIED
CONDITION
Pressed 1-2 Less than 2
ohms
Released 1-2 Open circuit
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-5
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
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. Using Diagnostic Tool MB991958, read the
diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
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) Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
(2) Start up the personal computer.
(3) Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824
and the personal computer.
(4) Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
(5) Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
(6) Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON"
position.
NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special
tool MB991824 indicator lamp will be illuminated in a green
color.
(7) Start the MUT-III system on the personal computer.
(8) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(9) Check for MPI system diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to
GROUP 13A, MPI Diagnosis
Diagnostic Function How
to Read and Erase Diagnostic Trouble Code P.13A-6) .
(10)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position, and
then remove Diagnostic Tool MB991958 in the reverse
order of installation.
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES : Repair MPI system.(Refer to GROUP 13A, MPI
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 13A-17) .
Then go to Step 2.
NO : Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Does the throttle valve fully open and close?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.
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STEP 2. Using Diagnostic Tool MB991958, read the
diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
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) Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
(2) Start up the personal computer.
(3) Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824
and the personal computer.
(4) Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
(5) Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
(6) Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON"
position.
NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special
tool MB991824 indicator lamp will be illuminated in a green
color.
(7) Start the MUT-III system on the personal computer.
(8) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(9) Check for MPI system diagnostic trouble code.(Refer to
GROUP 13A, MPI Diagnosis
Diagnostic Function How
to Read and Erase Diagnostic Trouble Code 13A-6) .
(10)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position, and
then remove Diagnostic Tool MB991958 in the reverse
order of installation.
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES : Repair MPI system.(Refer to GROUP 13A, MPI
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart 13A-17) .
Then go to Step 3.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Does the accelerator pedal work normally?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL17-12
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. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
2. Start up the personal computer.
3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824
and the personal computer.
4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON"
position.
NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special
tool MB991824 indicator lamp will be illuminated in green
color.
7. Start the MUT-III system on the personal computer.
NOTE: Disconnecting Diagnostic Tool MB991958 is the
reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the
ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I.
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
To prevent damage to Diagnostic Tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting Diagnostic Tool
MB991958.
NOTE: If the battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes
will not be set. Check the battery if Diagnostic Tool
MB991958 does not display.
1. Connect Diagnostic Tool MB991958 to the data link
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Depress the "CRUISE" (MAIN) switch to illuminate the
"CRUISE" indicator lamp in the combination meter.
4. Select the "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
5. Select the "System Select."
6. Choose the "Auto-cruise Control System" .
7. Select the "Diagnostic Trouble Code."
8. If a DTC is set, it is shown.
9. Choose the "DTC erase" to erase the DTC.
10.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
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11.Disconnect Diagnostic Tool MB991958.
HOW TO READ DATA LIST
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I.
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
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 Diagnostic Tool MB991958 to the data link
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select the "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. Select the "System Select."
5. Choose the "Auto-cruise Control System" .
6. Select the "Data List."
7. Choose an appropriate item.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
9. Disconnect Diagnostic Tool MB991958.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINE
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I.
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
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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 Diagnostic Tool MB991958 to the data link
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select the "CAN bus diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it
matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be
diagnosed.
If the information is correct, go to step 8.
If not, go to step 5.
5. Select the "view vehicle information" button.
6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.
7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again
that it matches the vehicle which is diagnosed CAN bus line.
If they match, go to step 8.
If not, go to step 5.
8. Press the "OK" button.
9. When the optional equipment screen is displayed, choose
the one which the vehicle is fitted with, and then select the
"OK" button.
10.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
11.Disconnect Diagnostic Tool MB991958.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTM1172002200295
Check according to the inspection chart that is
appropriate for the diagnostic trouble code.
DTC NO. INSPECTION ITEM REFERENCE PAGE
P0830 Clutch switch system
P.17-15
P1564 Auto-cruise control switch system
P.17-20
P1575 Cancel latch signal system
P.17-34
P1571 Stoplamp switch system
P.17-35
P1574
Engine ECU and its related componentsP.17-50
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STEP 1. Using diagnostic tool , check data list item 78:
Clutch Switch.
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool , always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting diagnostic tool .
(1) Connect diagnostic tool to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Set diagnostic tool to the data reading mode for item 78,
Clutch Switch.
When the clutch pedal is depressed the display on diag-
nostic tool should read "ON".
When the clutch pedal is released the display on diag-
nostic tool should read "OFF".
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions 00-14.
NO : Then go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the clutch pedal adjustment and switch
operation.
Refer to GROUP 21A, Clutch - On-vehicle Service - Clutch
Pedal Check and Adjustment P.21A-2
Q: Is the pedal and switch adjustment correct?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Adjust the pedal or replace the switch if damaged or
not operating correctly. Then go to Step 6.