Inspection Procedure J-3

Headlight, Tail Light: Headlights (High-beam) Do 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 "

Headlight Relay (Hi-beam) Circuit:

CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the dimmer switch is turned on, the column switch sends a signal to the front-ECU.Then the front-ECU switches the headlights from low-beam to high beam or vice versa.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of column switch (turn-signal light and lighting 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: HEAD
- Dimmer switch: ON

Operate the MUT-II according to the procedure below to display "HEADLIGHT HI."
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "SWS MONITOR."
4. Select "FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS"
5. Select "LIGHTING."
6. Select "HEADLIGHT HI."




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

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


YES: Replace the front-ECU. Check that the headlights (high beam) illuminate normally.

NO:
- The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "HEADLIGHT SW." Refer to Inspection Procedure O-8 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the headlight switch."
- The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "DIMMER SW." Refer to Inspection Procedure O-7 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the dimmer switch."
- The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "H/L AUTO-CUT." Refer to Inspection Procedure J-9 "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 headlights (high beam) illuminate normally.