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Inspection Procedure C-1

Central Door Locking System: The central door lock system does not work at all.

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The ETACS-ECU operates the central door lock system according to the following signals:
- Driver's door lock key cylinder switch
- Door lock switch, which is incorporated in the power window main switch or power window sub switch (front: RH)
- The ETACS-ECU locks or unlocks all the doors by operating the central door lock relay (incorporated in the ECU) in response to input signals.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The ETACS-ECU may be defective
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B
- MB991862: SWS monitor kit

STEP 1. Use scan tool MB991958 to select "ECU COMM CHK" 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 the DLC harness before connecting the column-ECU harness. Be sure to connect SWS monitor kit MB991862 after turning on scan tool MB991958.







1. Connect scan tool MB991958 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 scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "ECU COMM CHK."
1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
2. Select "SWS."
3. Select "SWS MONITOR."
4. Select "ECU COMM CHK."

5. Scan tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU COMM CHK" menu for the "ETACS ECU" menu.

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 not possible."




STEP 2. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-226 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-226 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the central door locking system works normally.

STEP 3. Check the fusible link 1. line of power supply circuit to the ETACS-ECU. Test at ETACS-ECU connector C-226.




1. Disconnect ETACS-ECU connector C-226 and measure the voltage available at the junction block side of the connector.




2. Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground.
- The voltage should equal approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)?

YES: Go to Step 5.

NO: Go to Step 4.













STEP 4. Check the wiring harness between ETACS-ECU connector C-226 (terminal 2) and fusible link (1).

NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-212 and intermediate connector C-126 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connector C-212 or intermediate connectors C-126 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between ETACS-ECU connector C-226 (terminal 2) and fusible link 1. in good condition?

YES: No action is necessary and testing is complete.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the central door locking system works normally.







STEP 5. Check ETACS-ECU connectors C-227 and door lock actuator (front: LH) connector E-04 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are ETACS-ECU connectors C-227 and door lock actuator (front: LH) connector E-04 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 6.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the central door locking system works normally.













STEP 6. Check the wiring harness from ETACS-ECU connectors C-226 (terminal 12), C-227 (terminal 22) and door lock actuator (front: LH) connector E-04 (terminal 6 and 4).

NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-214 and intermediate connector C-17 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connector C-214 or intermediate connectors C-17 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness from ETACS-ECU connectors C-226 (terminal 12), C-227 (terminal 22) and door lock actuator (front: LH) connector E-04 (terminal 6 and 4) in good condition?

YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the central door locking system works normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the central door locking system works normally.