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Inspection Procedure E-1

Keyless Entry System: Keyless Entry System Does Not Operate.

NOTE: This troubleshooting requires use of scan tool MB991502 and SWS monitor kit MB991862. For details of how to use the SWS monitor, refer to "How to use SWS monitor".

Transmitter Input Circuit:






CIRCUIT OPERATION
A receiver is incorporated in the ETACS-ECU. This receiver receives a lock, unlock or trunk open signal from the transmitter.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of the transmitter
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
- Malfunction of the trunk lid opener actuator assembly

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Test Harness Set
- MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
- MB991862: SWS Monitor Kit

STEP 1. Model confirmation.

Q: Which model is the vehicle?

ECLIPSE : Go to Step 3.
ECLIPSE SPYDER : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Confirm which transmitter switch fails.

Q: Which transmitter switch fails to operate correctly?

LOCK, UNLOCK and TRUNK LID OPEN : Go to Step 3.
LOCK and UNLOCK only : Go to Step 5.
TRUNK LID OPEN only : Go to Step 7.

STEP 3. Use scan tool to select "ECU COMM CHECK" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the ETACS-ECU.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502. Also connect SWS monitor kit MB991862 after turning on scan tool MB991502.







1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Connect SWS monitor kit MB991862 to the column switch connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
4. Operate the MUT-II according to the procedure below to display "ECU COMM CHECK."
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "SWS MONITOR."
4. Select "ECU COMM CHECK."
5. Scan tool MB991502 should show "OK" on the "ECU COMM CHECK" menu.

Q: Is "OK" displayed on the "ETACS ECU" menu?

YES: Go to Step 4.

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with ETACS-ECU is impossible."

STEP 4. Check the input signal (by using the Pulse check).
Check the input signals from the transmitter.




1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Operate the MUT-II as follows:
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "PULSE CHECK."
3. Push the transmitter "LOCK", "UNLOCK" or "TRUNK" switch.
4. Check that scan tool MB991502 sounds

Q: When the transmitter "LOCK", "UNLOCK" or "TRUNK" switch is pushed, does scan tool MB991502 sound?

YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. All the doors can be locked or unlocked by means of the transmitter. And the trunk lid opened by means of the transmitter.

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure P-13 "The ETACS-ECU does not receive signal from lock, unlock, panic or trunk switch".

STEP 5. Check the central door locking system.

Q: Does the central door locking system work normally?

YES: Go to Step 6,

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure C-1 "Central door locking system does not work at all."

STEP 6. Check the input signal (by using the Pulse check).
Check the input signals from the transmitter.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.




1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Operate the MUT-II as follows:
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "PULSE CHECK."
3. Push the transmitter "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" switch.
4. Check that scan tool MB991502 sounds

Q: When the transmitter "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" switch is pushed, does scan tool MB991502 sound?

YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. All the doors can be locked or unlocked by means of the transmitter.

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure P-13 "The ETACS-ECU does not receive signal from lock, unlock, panic or trunk switch".

STEP 7. Check the input signal (by using the Pulse check).
Check the input signals from the transmitter.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.




1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Operate the MUT-II as follows:
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "PULSE CHECK."
3. Push the transmitter "TRUNK" switch.
4. Check that scan tool MB991502 sounds

Q: When the transmitter "TRUNK" switch is pushed, does scan tool MB991502 sound?

YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. Trunk lid can be opened by means of the transmitter.

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure P-13 "The ETACS-ECU does not receive signal from lock, unlock, panic or trunk switch".

STEP 8. Check the trunk lid opener actuator assembly.

1. Remove the trunk lid opener actuator assembly. Refer to Trunk Lid Lock Release Handle and Cable Removal and Installation.







2. Check that the trunk lid opener actuator assembly lever function.

Q: Is the trunk lid opener actuator assembly in good condition?

YES: Replace the trunk lid opener actuator assembly. Check that the trunk lid opener actuator assembly works normally.

NO: Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Measure at trunk lid opener actuator assembly connector F-38 in order check the ground system to trunk lid opener actuator assembly.




1. Disconnect trunk lid opener actuator assembly connector F-38, and measure at the harness side.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 2 and ground.
- The measured value should be 2 ohm or less.

Q: Does the measured resistance value correspond with this range?

YES: Go to Step 12.

NO: Go to Step 10.

STEP 10. Check the trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 for damage.

Q: Is the trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 11.

NO: Repair or replace the connector. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Check that the trunk lid opener work normally.




STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 (terminal 2) and ground.

Q: is the wiring harness between the trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 (terminal 2) and ground in good condition?

YES: No action to be taken.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. Check that the trunk lid opener work normally.







STEP 12. Check the trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 and ETACS-ECU connector C-117 for damage.

Q: Are trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 and ETACS-ECU connector C-117 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 13.

NO: Repair or replace the connector. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection.Check that the trunk lid opener work normally.










STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-117 (terminal 32).

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-90. If intermediate connector C-90 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between the trunk lid opener actuator connector F-38 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-117 (terminal 32) in good condition?

YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. Check that the Keyless entry system work normally.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. Check that the Keyless entry system work normally.