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Inspection Procedure H-1

Rear Wiper and Washer: Rear Wiper does no not Work at All.

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

Rear Wiper Motor Power Supply Circuit Part 1:




Rear Wiper Motor Power Supply Circuit Part 2:






CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The rear wiper switch sends a signal through the column-ECU (incorporated in the column switch) to the ETACS-ECU. If the column-ECU sends a rear wiper switch "ON" signal to the ETACS-ECU, the ETACS-ECU turns on the relay (incorporated in the ETACS-ECU), thus causing the rear wiper motor to be turned on.
- The ETACS-ECU operates the rear wiper according to the following switches:
- Ignition switch (ACC)
- Rear wiper switch

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the rear wiper does not work normally, the input circuit system from the switches, the rear wiper motor, the column switch (windshield wiper and windshield washer switch) or the ETACS-ECU may be defective (refer to "CIRCUIT OPERATION").

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of the rear wiper motor
- Malfunction of the column switch (windshield wiper and washer switch)
- 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 following ECUs:
- ETACS-ECU
- Column-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" and the "COLUMN ECU" menus.

Q: Are "OK" displayed on the "ETACS ECU" and "COLUMN ECU" menu?

"OK" are displayed for all the items: Go to Step 2.

"NG" is displayed on the "ETACS ECU" menu: Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with ETACS-ECU is impossible."

"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu: Refer to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with column switch (column-ECU) is impossible."

STEP 2. Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION DIAG." menu of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch: ACC
- Rear wiper switch: INT







1. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "REAR WIPER."
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "SWS MONITOR."
4. Select "FUNCTION DIAG."
5. Select "REAR WIPER."
6. Select "REAR WIPER."




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

Q: Are normal conditions displayed on the "REAR WIPER SW" and "IG SW (ACC)"?

Normal conditions are displayed for all the items: Go to Step 3.

Normal condition is not displayed "REAR WIPER SW": Refer to Inspection Procedure O-8 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the rear wiper switch."

Normal condition is not displayed for "IG SW (ACC)": Refer to Inspection Procedure O-1 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the ignition switch.

STEP 3. Check the rear wiper motor.

1. Disconnect rear wiper motor connector F-07.




2. Connect a battery to the wiper motor as shown in the illustration and inspect the motor operation.

Q: Is the rear wiper motor in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 4.

NO: Replace the rear wiper motor. The rear wiper should work normally.







STEP 4. Check the rear wiper motor connector F-07 and ETACS-ECU connector C-119 for damage.

Q: Are rear wiper motor connector F-07 and ETACS-ECU connector C-119 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 5.

NO: Repair or replace the connector. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. The rear wiper should work normally.













STEP 5. Check the harness wires between rear wiper motor connector F-07 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-119 (terminal 16).

NOTE: After checking intermediate connector F-24 and junction block connector C-101, check the wires. If intermediate connector F-24 and junction block connector C-101 are damaged, repair or replace them. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Are the harness wires between rear wiper motor connector F-07 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-119 (terminal 16) in good condition?

YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. The rear wiper should work normally.

NO: Repair the wiring harness. The rear wiper should work normally.