Inspection Procedure J-1

Headlight, Tail Light: Tail Lights Does Not Illuminate Normally.

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."

Taillight Relay Circuit:

CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the lighting switch is set to "TAIL" position, the "TAIL" signal is sent through the column-ECU (incorporated in the column switch) to the front-ECU. IF the front-ECU receives the "TAIL" signal through the column-ECU, the front-ECU turns on the tail light relay (incorporated in the front-ECU), thus causing the tail lights to illuminate.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the tail lights do not illuminate normally, the column switch or the front-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of the column switch (tail light switch)
- Malfunction of the front-ECU
- Damaged harness wires or connectors

DIAGNOSIS

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

STEP 1. Use scan tool to select "ECU COMM CHECK" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the following ECUs:
- Column-ECU
- Front-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: Are "OK" displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" and "FRONT ECU" menu?
"OK" are displayed for all the items : Go to Step 2.
"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu : "NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu: Refer to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with column switch (column-ECU) is impossible."
"NG" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu : "NG" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu: Refer to Inspection procedure A-4 "Communication with front-ECU is impossible."







STEP 2. Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS" of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch: ON
- Lighting switch: TAIL

NOTE: Turn the ignition switch to the "Opposition in order to disable the headlight automatic shutdown function. Operate the MUT-II according to the procedure below to display "TAILLIGHT."
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "SWS MONITOR."
4. Select "FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS"
5. Select "LIGHTING."
6. Select "TAILLIGHT."




Check that normal conditions are displayed on the items described in the table.

Q: Does the scan tool display the items "TAILLIGHT SW", "H/L AUTO-CUT" and "FRONT ECU ACK" as normal condition?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO:
- The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "TAILLIGHT SW." Refer to Inspection Procedure O-7 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the tail light switch."
- The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "H/L AUTO-CUT." Refer to Inspection Procedure J-9 "The headlight automatic shutdown function does not work normally."
- The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "FRONT ECU SW." Replace the front-ECU.Check that the tail lights illuminate normally.

STEP 3. Measure at front-ECU connector A-10X in order to check the battery circuit of power supply system to the front-ECU.




1. Disconnect front-ECU connector A-10X, and measure at the relay box side.




2. Measure the voltage between terminal 5 and ground.
- The measured value should be approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range?

YES: Replace the front-ECU. Check that the tail lights illuminate normally.

NO: Go to Step 4.




STEP 4. Check the front-ECU connector A-10X for damage.

Q: Is front-ECU connector A-10X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 5.

NO: Repair or replace the connector. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Check that the tail lights illuminate normally.




STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 5) and the battery.

Q: Is the wiring harness between front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 5) and the battery in good condition?

YES: No action to be taken.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. Check that the tail lights illuminate normally.