FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Inspection Procedure D-2

Power Window: The Power Window Timer does not Work Normally.

NOTE: This troubleshooting requires use of scan tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit MB991862. For details of how to use the SWS monitor, refer to "How to use SWS monitor." How To Use SWS Monitor

Power Window Timer Function Circuit:






CIRCUIT OPERATION
The ETACS-ECU operates the power window timer function according to the following signals:
- Ignition switch (IG1)
- Front door switch

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the power window timer function does not work normally, its input circuit, the ETACS-ECU or the front-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of front door switches
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
- Damaged harness wires or connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles communication interface
- MB991827: MUT-III USB cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main harness B
- MB991813: SWS monitor kit
- MB991806: SWS monitor cartridge
- MB991812: SWS monitor harness (for column-ECU)
- MB991922: Probe harness

STEP 1. Use scan tool MB991958 to select "ECU COMM Check" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the ETACS-ECU.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958. Connect special tool MB991911 before connecting special tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special tool MB991806 after turning on special tool MB991824.







1. Connect the special tool. Refer to "How to connect SWS monitor." How to Connect SWS Monitor
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "ECU COMM Check."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System Select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "ECU COMM Check."

4. Scan tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU COMM Check" menus for both the "ETACS ECU" menus.

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

YES: Go to Step 2.

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

STEP 2. Check the input signal by using "DATA LIST" of the SWS monitor.







1. Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch: ON to OFF
- Driver's and front passenger's doors: closed

2. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "ETACS ECU."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "Data List."
f. Select "ETACS ECU."




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

Q: Does the scan tool display the items "IG SW (IG1)" and "FRONT DOOR SW" as normal condition?

Normal conditions are displayed for all the items: Replace the ETACS-ECU. Check that the power window timer works normally.

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "IG SW (IG1)": Refer to Inspection Procedure O-2 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the ignition switch (IG1)."

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "FRONT DOOR SW": Refer to Inspection Procedure O-6 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the driver's or the front passenger's door switch."